IFTS TO MAKE FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

brings together more than fifty exciting

new handicraft projects. These were

developed by the author from the

innovative and stylish presents which she

has created for family and friends over the

years. Made from today s materials, cotton-

backed vinyl, luscious bright-colored felt

and canvas, metallic coated cardboard, and

lame fabric, and drawing on a wide variety

of sewing and knitting skills and papercraft,

they form a stunning array of gifts for

every celebration -- or for no reason at all.

Table linen, picture frames, decorative

pillows, masks and hats, or theaters of

t~uppets are all to be found in these

chapters, each of which relates to a

particular special occasion, such as a

toddler s birthday, weddings, anniversaries,

Thanksgiving, or Easter. There are lots of

handy sewing tips as well, and ideas for

variations, making this book a must for

every handicraft enthusiast.