{"product_id":"sew-a-story-jennifer-long-9781446317914","title":"Sew a Story: The Nutcracker: Create the Timeless Tale with Story-Telling Quilting, Sewing and Doll-Making Projects","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring the magic of \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e to life through sewing and quilting projects designed to inspire storytelling, connection, and creativity across generations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSew a Story: The Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e offers a warm invitation into a world of holiday wonder, where readers don't just enjoy a story but they can stitch it into reality. Perfect for families, educators, and creative makers, this book is filled with joyful projects that use fabric, thread, and imagination to turn the beloved Christmas tale into a handmade heirloom tradition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith patterns for a Nutcracker-themed quilt, soft felt dolls such as Clara and the Mouse King, whimsical story-filled stockings, and simple yet enchanting fabric projects, every chapter is rooted in storytelling and guided by detailed instructions. Projects are accessible for beginners, with optional layers of complexity for experienced quilters and sewists. Techniques include machine piecing, doll making, raw-edge applique and hand embroidery. Also included are downloadable early years activities and developmental prompts designed to make the experience inclusive for young children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor Jennifer Long, an experienced quilt and doll designer, illustrator, fabric designer and founder of Sew A Story, combines her expertise in early childhood education and fabric to offer projects that are not only beautiful, they are meaningful, memorable, and made to be shared.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes quilt patterns, soft dolls, and keepsake sewing ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers full-size printable templates and digital bonuses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to suit all skill levels, with guidance for involving children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for holiday storytelling, homeschool enrichment, and gift-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRediscover \u003ci\u003eThe Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e and Sew A Story together this Holiday Season!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jennifer Long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1446317919\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781446317914\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e David \u0026amp; Charles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 156\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Jennifer Long","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48435234472191,"sku":"9781446317914","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_981e8c94-54ec-4f71-8133-ba6036b8db7f.jpg?v=1777149068","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sew-a-story-jennifer-long-9781446317914","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}