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Volume 2, Issue 9 - September 2007



What Makes It "Christmas" for You?
What holiday recipe is a must for your family? What are your most memorable traditions or activities for the Christmas season? We want to hear from you because we're collecting all our favorite recipes and projects for a wonderful new book on holiday decorating and entertaining. Click on our Linking Up column below to participate and get more details.

Also in this issue, you can see what Debbie Macomber likes to knit, discover where to learn the basics of cross stitch and beyond, practice your doodling, and stir up some chocolate fondue for coffee-lovers.

If you haven't visited TheLeisureBoutique.com lately, you need to go right now and check out what's new. We've added over 2,000 new items, including knitting needles with lights in the tips, a denim tote bag needlework organizing system, and the Quick Yo Yo Maker (shown here). Our drop-down menu makes it quick and easy to find what you want at The Leisure Boutique. Take a look!

We've also been busy lately adding new digital downloads at LeisureArtsLibrary.com. Look for a festive variety of Christmas designs, just in time for making holiday gifts and decorations. And don't forget: Time is running out on all the great Disney designs. Our licensing agreement will expire September 30, and these instructions will all have to be locked away forever. Surely you don't want to miss out on the never-before-published Tinker Bell designs, the beautiful princesses, or the whimsical Pooh and Friends?






Believe it! You CAN Cross Stitch!
Introducing the newest addition to the Leisure Arts I Can't Believe series, I Can't Believe I'm Cross Stitching. This guidebook will have you turning those tiny X's into a work of art in no time. From basic cross stitch on Aida and linen to more advanced techniques like our Stamp 'n Stitch and Stitch 'n Paint, we'll help you master it all!

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Doodling, Exclusively You, a Fall Afghan, and Mocha Fondue
When it comes to doodling swirls, practice really pays off, so try your hand with our basic swirl instructions and variations. The new colors of Exclusively You faux leather look great in a handmade journal that's all you. Harvest yourself a cozy fall afghan featuring our Basket Weave block. Then get ready to party with yummy Mocha Fondue!

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Christmas Survey, Knit & Crochet Gathering, & More
The hot topic on our "Wanted" list right now is anything and everything for Christmas! So our editors have come up with a few questions to inspire you to share your favorite holiday recipes and projects. We also report on the exciting events at this summer's combined meeting of knitters and crocheters. And we point to where you can read an excerpt from a new Debbie Macomber book.


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"These are a few of my favorite things!"
Indulge your passion for knitting with bestselling author Debbie Macomber as she shares a few of her favorite knitting projects with you (her fans). If you're not already a fan, you will be after you get a look at Debbie's Favorites. And who better to tell you a little about this newest book in the Leisure Arts Knit Along with Debbie Macomber series than Debbie herself!

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