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    Christmas Gift Tags in the Hoop

    October 25, 2023 /

    Christmas Gift Tags Free Webcast JOIN US November 7, 2023 at 2PM ET FOR THIS FREE CLASS WITH ELLEN MARCH! Join us live or on-demand and learn how to create festive cork Gift Tags in the hoop of your embroidery machine! Reserve your spot now! And, make sure to grab a kit to have on hand for the event! The all-new ITH Christmas Gift Tags designs come in two sizes for loads of gifting and displaying options. Add them to gift bags; hang them as ornaments; display them as place cards; and more! Each tag has a pocket in the back. The large size fits a standard gift card, and…

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    Designing Quilts for Quilts that Glow by MJ Kinman MJ Kinman is a textile artist with a passion for designing quilts that resemble gems. Her Diamond Diva quilt kits and Birthstone Gem quilt kits allow you to create your own gems with easy-to-follow directions and piecing templates. To celebrate National Quilting Month, MJ talks all about designing quilts, creating quilts and why she quilts with Sulky 40 wt. rayon thread. DESIGNING QUILTS I like to tell people that I make the biggest diamonds in the world. But instead of using the hardest substances on earth, I use the softest – cloth. I love everything about designing quilts and creating my…

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