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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • INTRODUCTION
  • HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS:
    • A Good Christmas House(Pat Bibbee)
    • Branch Trees Blossom with a Collection(Alieze Roberts)
    • A Custom-Made Colonial Christmas(Eve Williamson)
  • WELCOME THE SEASON:
    • Don't Skimp on the Ribbons
            by Bill Whisenant
    • Red and Green, Naturally(ornaments from leaves, etc.)
            by Volunteers of NC Botanical Gardens
    • A Merry Mitten Quilt
            by Jan Davis
    • Three Jolly Snowmen(Foam Core Board)
            by Barbara A. Ball
    • A Victorian Tree-
      Swan Tree Skirt(applique), Swan, Wreath, Floral Cornucopia, Fan, Heart Potpourri Ornaments(felt,lace)
            by Carol Pladsen
    • Trim a Tabletop Dowel Tree()
            by Carol M. Tipton
    • House-in-the-Snow Stocking(quilting)
            by Sandra Lounsbury Foose
    • Sprightly Santa Couple(painted fabric pancake dolls)
            by Elizabeth Haney Bishop
    • A Holiday Parade of Pandas(stencil,cross-stitch,woodwork,yarn wreath)
            by Wanda Moore, Patricia J. Horton, Mrs. JoAnn V. Bridges
    • Sweetness and Light: Angel Choir Ornaments(icing,candies)
            by Sara Jane Ball
    • Paper Seraph
            by Barbara A. Bell
    • A Christmas Cherub(sock doll)
            by Carol A. Wise
    • Celestial Charm Crafted from Wood
            by Carol M. Tipton
    • Angel Critters(cat, mouse muslin dolls)
            by Kathleen A. Taylor
    • Bag a Bunch of Bears(brown paper bag swags, gift tags)
            by Cindy Groom Harry
    • Reflections of the Season(mixed media)
            by Cindy Groom Harry
    • Ornaments: Make One, Make All
      Heart of Felt Ornament
            by Carol Pladsen
      Christmas Seal(cross-stitch)
            by Diane C. Brakefield
      Calico Circle Balls
            by Mrs. JoAnn V. Bridges
      Punched-Paper Covered Ornaments
            by Diana Judson
      Ho Ho Ho Ornament(plastic canvas)
            by Norma L. Richardson
      Long-Stitch Christmas Trees, Tree Box
            by Barbara Dole
      Picture-Perfect Padded Frames
            by Cindy Groom Harry
      Christmas Cottage(stuffed)
            by Dorinda Beaumont
  • HANDMADE WITH LOVE:
    • Cuddly Pillow of Lovable Lambs(applique)
            by Linda Hendrickson
    • Storyteller Doll(cloth topsy-turvy doll)
            by Linda Hendrickson
    • Crochet a Vest with Playful Checks
            by Carol M. Tipton
    • Ring Around the Toys(mixed media wreath)
            by Posey Baker Lough
    • Quick-Change Bear(stuffed toy with 4 easy costumes,1 on cover)
            by Kathleen A. Taylor
    • Folk-Painted Hearts and Bears(woodwork)
            by Anna Mary Duckworth
    • Wreath from Curly Cedar Shavings
            by Dora Hooks
    • Clearly Clever Containers(fishbowl Snowmen, candle holder)
            by Jo S. Kittinger
    • Cookie Cutters Stand on Th‏eir Own
            by Cindy Groom Harry
    • Packages Can Be Presents, Too(fabric-covered boxes, bow-topped basket, sponge- and spatter-painted boxes)
            by , Bettye Ann Achorn,
    • Party Earrings from Paper and Paint
            by Martha Haarbauer
    • Paisley Potato Prints
            by Mimi Shimmin
    • A Folder Full of Greetings(apple note cards, fabric note card folder)
            by Carol A. Wise
    • Stencil, Then Quilt, for Pretty Pillows
            by Kathleen A. Taylor
    • From Handkerchief to Baby Doll
            by Carol M. Tipton
    • A Fragrant Package(hops sleep pillow, beeswax potpourri ornaments)
            by Judie LaFlamme
    • Pick Tulips for the Kitchen(painted woodwork)
            by Carol M. Tipton
    • Sashiko Stitching: Simply Beautiful(placemats)
            by Carol Wagner
  • YOUR CHRISTMAS KITCHEN:
    • Home-Cooked Goodness-
            Crystal Cookies
            Blueberry Spice Syrup
            Orange-Date Candies
            Processor Sweet Brioche
            Holiday Tea
            Peppermint Pound Cake
            Cajun Combo
            Lemon Hazelnut Tea Cookies
            Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
            Potted Curry Spread
            Brickle Cake Squares
            Orange-Zucchini Bread
    • Entertaining Desserts-
            White Fudge Terrine
            Meringue Sticks with Gingered Chocolate Cream
            Praline Layer Cake
            Old-Fashioned Fruit Torte
            Special Pineapple Cheesecake
            Cherry Fruitcakes
            Sparkling Punch
            Blue Cheese Spread with Almond Rusks
            Coffee Bar
    • Christmas Morning Delights-
            Pear Bundles
            Broiled Grapefruit Compote
            Healthy Orange Granola
            Individual Brunch Strudels
            Brandied Apple Rings with Lemon Topping
            Bacon and Potato Puff Omelet
            Crisp Belgian Waffles
            Honey Blintzes
    • Come For Drinks and Nibbles-
            Hot-Spiced Kabobs
            Asparagus-Chicken Appetizer Bars
            Pimiento Dip
            Soft Pretzels with Olive-Walnut Dip
            Marinated Cheese
            Herbed Shortbread
            Toffee Squares
            Hot Tea Toddy
            Cranberry Chiller
            Coffee Eggnog
    • Save Time with Make-Ahead Meals-
            Frosty Tomato Salad
            Gruyere Puffs
            Pasta Marinara
            Savory Brew Braid
            Festive Raspberry Salad
            Cranberry Coconut Chutney
            Smoked Cheddar and Onion Tart
            Mexican Chili
            Mushroom Spinach Souffles
            Holiday Pumpkin Soup
  • PATTERNS
  • CONTRIBUTORS

Title: Creative Ideas for Christmas 1986
Editor(s): Nancy Janice Fitzpatrick
Format/Publication Date: HC:1986
Publisher: Oxmoor House, Birmingham, AL
Language: English
Page Count: 156
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 11" x 8 1/2"
ISBN: 0848706838

SUMMARY- Here was another www.paperbackswap.com find. This is part of a series of yearly books with a potpourri of projects in many disciplines. I recognize several of the designers' names from various craft magazines I've cataloged over the years. Designers' names have been added to the Table of Contents.