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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • INTRODUCTION
  • WELCOME THE SEASON:
    • Twinkling Hearts in Punched Tin
            by Jan Way
    • A Merry mailbox(painted wood goose)
            by Cynthia Deborah Bogart, Pete Kilgo
    • Twas the Night Before Christmas-
            Stenciled Santa Wall Hanging
                 by Susan Thuston
            Stamped Ornaments
                 by *
            Reindeer(wood silhouettes) on Dowels
                 by James C. Rush
            Wooden Candle Holder
                 by James C. Rush
    • Decorate with Nature's Little Extras-
            Sweet Gum Bear
                 by Sunny O'Neil
            Pinecone Valance
                 by Carol M. Tipton
            Walnut Mouse
                 by Priscilla A. Lange
            Peachy Duck Wreath
                 by Nancy Pearson
            Pinecone Box
                 by Dora Hooks
    • Country Pines Quilt(applique- looks almost like a Hawaiian quilt)
            by Carol L. Wagner
    • Last-Minute Decorating
            by Shelley Stewart, Jo Voce, Forrest Huddleston
    • A Trio of Wooden Elves
            by Carol M. Tipton
    • Santa's Tiny Helpers(felt dolls)
            by Beth Hamilton
    • Trim With Shimmering Ribbons
            Wreath
            Stockings
            Tree Skirt
                 by Patricia J. Horton
    • Apple Candlesticks
            by Jo Voce
    • Quiet Elegance for the Holidays-
            Moire and Lace Tree Skirt
                 by Dorinda Beaumont
            Diamond Lace Ornaments
                 by Susan B. Tortoso
            Evergreen Wreath w/ Lacy Ornaments
                 by Posy Baker Lough
    • Accents of Lace and Embroidery-
            Embroidered Lace Fan
                 by Diane C. Brakefield
            Lace Napkin Rings
                 by Priscilla A. Lange
            Lacy Nosegays
                 by Lois Kershner
    • Window Snowflakes(repurposed crochet doilies)
    • Fragrant Tabletop Trees
            by Betty Lou Shields, Joan Lane
    • Silhouette the Season(foam-core board skating bunny)
            by Barry Zaid
    • Weave Some Christmas Charm(ribbon woven stocking, angel, bell ornaments)
            by Cindy Groom Harry
    • Celestial Cross-stitch(snowflakes, angels ornaments)
            by Patricia J. Horton
    • A Goodie Tree
            by Bette Ainsworth
    • Stars Galore!(posterboard ornaments)
            by David Morrison
    • Festive Felt(pancake fruit ornaments and wreath)
            by Nancy Martin White
  • HANDMADE WITH LOVE:
    • Make It Fun to Wear-
            Teddy Bear Pocket
                 by Eve Andrade
            Smocked Gingham Pinafore
                 by Patricia J. Horton
    • Baby's First Christmas
            by Jo S. Kittinger(dip'n drape tree)
    • Terry the Snowman(stuffed stump doll)
            by Chris Emmert
    • A Versatile Christmas Quilt(Drunkard's Path)
            by Julie Read Clark
    • Present a Pretty Pair(cloth dolls)
            by Judy R. Sims
    • A Festive Frame of Mind(painted Santa frame)
            by Bettye Ann Achorn
    • Noteworthy Notepad Covers(machine-embroidered cloth)
            by Violette Jahnke
    • Quilt-Look Winter Village(fabric covered foam puzzle)
            by Linda Hendrickson
    • A Playful Puppy Pillow(applique)
            by Carol Middleton
    • Sporty Seasonal Sweat Suits(appliques)
            by Sandy Champion
    • Have a Cool Yule!(penguin cross-stitch)
            by Diane C. Brakefield
    • Perky Pet Stockings(embroidered felt and quilted cloth)
            by Susan B. Tortoso
    • A Chorus of Carolers(painted wood)
            by Anna Mary Duckworth
    • Mr. Clown Makes It All Better(terry cloth ice pack clown faces)
            by Ellen M. Maxwell
    • Starry Night Afghan(crochet)
            by Carol M. Tipton
    • Ruffles and Lace: A Country Heart
            by Lois Kerschner
    • Applique with Christmas Cutouts Table Runner
            by Kathleen Taylor
    • Quick-Weave Place Mats-
            Ribbon-Embroidered Mat
                 by Kathleen Taylor
            Woven Canvas Mat
                 by Kathleen Taylor
    • An Angel of an Apron(net darning)
            by Cissy Kay
  • YOUR CHRISTMAS KITCHEN:
    • Gifts of Home Cooking-
            Cookie Gift Boxes
            German Stollen
            Almond Creme Liqueur
            Butterscotch Popcorn Bark
            Savory Cornmeal Thins
            Homemade Maple Syrup
            Coffee Almond Praline Topping
            Marmalade Meringue Bars
            Raisin Sauce
            Honeyed Figs
            Swiss Almond Tea Wafers
            Hot Buttered Drink Mix
            Cherry Winks
            Granola Snack Mix
    • Elegant Desserts-
            Raspberry Tart
            Lime Cream Dessert
            Chocolate Orange Meringue Torte
            White Apricot-glazed Fruitcake
            Blueberry Flan
            Italian Cream Coconut Cake
            Frozen English Custard
            Black Forest Cake
    • Make It Quick with a Microwave-
            Tomato Cream Soup
            Chicken Salad Pinwheels
            Turkey Reuben Casserole
            Rice and Ham Ravigote
            Pork and Pineapple Pie
            Crab and Mushroom Au Gratin
            Nutty Caramel Chews
    • An Evening With the Family-
            Almond-Toppe dBrie
            Pimiento Broccoli
            Dutch Meat Loaf
            Parsleyed Fettuccine
            Breakaway Vegetable Bread
            Hot Brandied Fruit Kabobs
            Strawberry Cream Puffs
            Brownie Alaskas
    • Kids' Party-
            Vegetable Santa
            Christmas Tree Pizza Wedges
            Nutty Sesame Angels
            Strawberry Peppermint Slush
            Animal Ornaments
            Rudolph, the Reindeer Orange
    • Celebrate New Year's Eve-
            Hot Spinach Bacon Dip
            Holiday Beef Brisket
            Apricot Chicken
            Tomato Leek Tart
            The King's Butter Cake
            Brandied Fruit Compote
            Coffee Elegante
            Swedish Glogg
  • PATTERNS
  • CONTRIBUTORS

Title: Creative Ideas for Christmas 1985
Editor(s): Nancy Janice Fitzpatrick
Format/Publication Date: HC:1984
Publisher: Oxmoor House, Birmingham, AL
Language: English
Page Count: 154
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 11" x 8 1/2"
ISBN: 084870648X

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.