What's Inside the October 2005 Issue of Create and Decorate


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What's Inside the October 2005 Issue of Create & Decorate

Projects

	School Days Jar This jar can be used as a tribute to a longtime teacher with a then and now photo or with a teacher and student photo. Ideal for teacher appreciation day, a school function, or a fundraiser.
	Jungle Stripes Throw & Pillow As you prepare for evenings by the fire, knit our striking harvest throw and pillow—great set to cozy up to your favorite couch or chair.
	Halloween Button Box Our homespun button boxes have taken you on a journey through the seasons. As fall settles in, folksy Jack-o'-Lanterns and black and cream gingham dress up this month's sewing room staple.
	Night Sky Pillow Our harvest wool pillow takes its color cues from nature. The rich, bold colors bring to mind the hills of northern Vermont and cranberry bogs of eastern Massachusetts.
	Under the Harvest Moon Bring the warmth of punch needle embroidery into your home. Our simple design, a primitive black cat perched under a sliver of harvest moon, is sure to appeal to rug hookers and needle craft enthusiasts alike.
	Wool Sunflowers Table Mat This time of year sees a return to interior living, and the warmth of wool is perfect for any room. Try using one-of-a-kind finds from thrift stores and tag sales and recycle into something beautiful!
	Flowerpot Garden Lamp If you gravitate toward garden-style décor—those pieces inspired by birds, feathers, nests, plants, etc— then you'll enjoy this comforting piece. It shines with style and proves that design insipration is everywhere!
	Autumn Treat Basket & Cards Make handmade cards and invitations for your next fall gathering or pumpkin-carving party. The basket makes a great candy container or the perfect piece to take along on a leaf-looking or apple-picking excursion.
	Just Me, My Cat, and I A curious folk art cat is the feature of this fall journal cover. You won't find any bad luck in stitching this primitive piece!
	Peter Picks a Pumpkin This design is the final panel of our four-season calendar series. This piece honors Peter Ompir, an American Folk artist who is no longer with us, whose style will be cherished forever.
	Nostalgic Patchwork Frame Influenced by a love of vintage textiles and goods, this retro-style patchwork frame is full of both nostalgia and style at the same time.
	Welcome Pineapple Dating back to colonial times, the pineapple has been the symbol of heartfelt welcome and good cheer. This project welcomes you to the art of needle punching!
	“Fleece on Earth” Mantle Clock Create this clock while the mini Indian corn is available (used for the feet). Simply remove the sheep's herringbone wool scarf in the spring, and enjoy your mantle clock year round.
	Saltbox & Willow Shelf Dress up a room with this classic wood shelf, which has a penny rug-style insert of a soothing country scene. It looks great on a wall with some handmade folk art sheep, a candlestick, and an antique pantry box on top!
	Stars of Halloween Lasting memories of Halloween as a child are captured in these little treat boxes. Featuring a spooky black cat and holiday greeting, a bottle cap accent is an eye-catching addition to each star-shaped piece.
	Cottage File Holder A clean, cottage look is a fun finish for this handmade file holder and folder. Recycled table linens, napkins, and handkerchiefs in 50s-style kitchen prints give our project its distinct retro appeal, popular in decorating today.
	Of Gardens Past Our aged rose pail takes on a cheerful vintage character and is right at home among your garden antiques and accessories. Change the contents inside and our pail will make the journey with you through all seasons.
	Indian Summer Rug Who can resist the ever-changing beauty of nature? In anticipation of an Indian summer, create this unique penny rug in complementing harvest tones and textures.
	A Homespun Halloween The custom of the Jack-o'-Lantern comes from Irish folklore and is still one of the most recognizable symbols of Halloween.
	Seasonal Sheep Plaque Get in touch with fall traditions by hanging our rustic staggered plaque, featuring a sweet little sheep with age-old appeal. Winter Sheep Plaque will be featured in the December issue.
	Carefree Country Lamb Our needle felted lamb is full of fun with a carefree nature, adding an element of surprise to this playful wool wallhanging.
	Seasonal Stacking Tins A carnival of color and country motifs is incorporated in this tiny set of stacking tins that reflect the warmth of the season.
	Painted Pennies Pillow Penny rugs are a necessity for a country home and here's one with a twist. Traditionally crafted from scraps of felted wool from old clothing and hats, this one is painted right on a fabric pillow in rich, earthy colors.
	Inspired by the Seasons Make the most of the changing landscape with this harvest penny rug. Our sheep celebrates the richness and inspiration of outdoor beauty this time of year. Winter Penny Rug Sheep will be featured in the December issue.
	Autumn Market Collection The past and present intertwine when an antique kitchen scale takes on new life as a charming primitive accent. Thrift shop treasures are some of the best pieces to incorporate into your country decorating.
	Oh Halloween Night! Tricks or treats, little feet running, children laughing, leaves a'rustling, Jack-o'-Lanterns glowing, winds a' blowing, Happy Halloween!
	Folk Art Candle Lights The unwritten rule when it comes to candles is that you can never have enough! The same holds true for candle lights. They are great country accents, easy to enhance with old-style wools and fabrics, as shown here.
	Hooked Cat Basket Cover Pick up an old picnic basket at a flea market and hook a lid cover for it. This project features a cat silhouette against a harvest moon, with fun geometrics in the wide border. Great for Halloween and all season long.
	Autumn in Lancaster From flea market to one-of-a-kind. Painting with a toned-down palette, this design of subtle autumn colors worked very well to fit the age of the chair. This design can also be adapted to an 8-1/2" x 10" plaque.
	Vintage Leaf Card & Box Set the tone for your next harvest party with handmade invitations and favor boxes, good for weddings, housewarmings, holiday dinners, and more.
	Primitive Recipe Raven To use, attach the card to the paper clip hidden on this raven's back, then remove the box top to return the card to its proper place afterward. Our Recipe Raven says "Nevermore" to misplaced recipe cards!
	The Candlestick Witch Do you have large scraps of wonderful homespun fabrics just waiting to be used in a project? Showcase them by creating this simple, primitive witch for your harvest decorating.
	A Crow for All Seasons For the primitive at heart, this lighthearted wallhanging tells the story of a crow who has found himself in the pumpkin patch, searching for the perfect one to bring home to his nest. Winter Crow in the Holiday issue.
Features
	Primitive Sign Series Freshen up your outdated laundry room with a hand-painted sign. Our piece, inspired by old advertising campaigns, possesses a playful touch of whimsy to help take the chore out of laundry day.
	The Vintage Workshop Use your computer and inkjet printer to print this image to a cotton fabric sheet for a Thanksgiving pillow or print to paper and make a Thanksgiving card.
	Inspired by Antiques: Stoneware Crocks A twist on tradition, two heirloom crocks get a modern country coloring. Designer Bob Pennycook pays homage to pioneers from our past.
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