The simplicity of this design—a subtle hint of movement, and a bit of chain held together by some gorgeous stones—makes the Betty earrings perfect for all occasions. The pendulum sway of the earrings brings attention to the stones, to your eyes, and to your body’s movements. You are guaranteed to feel a swing in your step when wearing these earrings.

-From The Earring Style Book

When you find a luxurious four-ply yarn and want to take a small amount out for a test-knit, give these elegant fingerless mitts a try. They require only one skein of Classic Elite Princess, and the yarn’s full-bodied, four-ply formation renders the cabled braid and ribbing beautifully.

-From The Knitter’s Book of Yarn

When you see how easy it is to sew your own quick and comfy skirt you won’t ever want to purchase this wardrobe basic off the rack again. With just one yard of fabric and a mere sixty minutes, you can whip up a fantastic little number that looks like a million bucks. You can easily adapt this pattern to make a variety of different looks—try a narrower elastic waist, a longer length, or even less gathering to suit your own personal style.

-From Sewing in a Straight Line

These generous-sized Kanzashi flowers make lovely decorations for your holiday tree, or you can use them to brighten a window. These are so showy that you can use your biggest, most elaborate buttons as centers. And because you are attaching two flowers back-to-back, you can display these from either side.

-From Kanzashi in Bloom

These note cards are such a fun way to use up scraps of fabric, and they’re especially appealing when grouped together. In fact, half the fun of making these cards is mixing and matching all your fabrics until you come up with a “color story” that pleases you. The cards make great “anyone” gifts, so you’ll want to make plenty around the holidays. And don’t be surprised if they disappear quicker than freshly baked Christmas cookies— no matter how many you make, you’ll wish you had more to give away.

-From Simply Sublime Gifts