Christmas is Coming...

Did you know there is 106 days till Christmas?  Christmas always seems like a long way off but isn't.  Personally, I need to have gifts ready by the first of December so they can be mailed to far away family members.  This subtracts 20 to 25 days off the days till Christmas.  How soon do you need to have gifts ready? 

Here's a few decorating ideas:

These fabrics are perfect for table clothes.  The border runs on both selvages.  Fabric is approximately 58" wide.  Click on Holiday Home to visit this fabric collection.

How about these cute little Pot Holders?  Make some for gifts and for your own kitchen.  Click on Christmas Trio of Pot Holders to visit the pattern description.

How about a new table runner?  This is Peace Table Runner pattern by Cottage Creek Quilts.  Click on the pattern name to see the description.

You could get creative and make a cute little Christmas Village with the Glitter Village pattern by Atkinson Designs.  Click on the pattern name to see more information.

Change the look of your pillows with the Pillow Party pattern.  Click on the pattern name to see more information.

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful to add to your holiday decorations!

Happy Stitching!

How about some Hexagons?

Ever wondered what to do with those beautiful stripe fabrics?  Here's some cute new patterns that are all about stripes, triangles, and hexagons:

Let's start with the Triangle Frenzy Hexagon Table Topper pattern by Artistically Engineered Designs.  Size is dependent on the width to the strip used. 

Next, is the Triangle Frenzy Runner pattern by Artistically Engineered Designs.  Again, the length is width is determined by the width of the stripe. However, the size is given as approximately 20" x 46".  Are you seeing any possibilities?

The final pattern is the Triangle Frenzy Swirl runner pattern by Artistically Engineered Designs.  Even more possibilities.  As with the previous two patterns the finished size is dependent on the strip width.  The front cover runner in lavender is approximately 18" x 32". 

The one thing that you will need to create any of these patterns is a 12inch 60 degree ruler.  I have the Creative Grid version of the ruler. 

One more fun little item:

Perfect for all you hedgehog fans is the Hedge Fun! Hedgehog Hot Pads pattern by Susie C Shore Designs.  You can depend on this company to create cute little patterns.

Happy Sewing!

Holiday Decorating.....

There still a little bit of time to create beautiful holiday decorations. Here's a couple of ideas:


Here's the Jolly Holidays pattern by Susie C Shores Design. This pattern includes a 20" x 6" banner and 3" ornaments. Isn't it cute? It's suitable for beginners. This would be a great pattern to get the kids involved.


How about the Jingle Bell Vases pattern by Artful Offerings. Definitely a great item for the Santa collector.

Here's a couple of gift ideas:

Here's a stocking stuffer idea. Havel's Snip-Eze Scissors. These scissors are 4 3/4" long with a curved blade. Absolutely wonderful to keep next to the sewing machine for snipping threads or next to the embroidery machine for trimming.

For someone who enjoys making pillows, the Pillow corner template would be a wonderful new tool. This template helps prevent the "dog-earred" look on pillows. For pillow patterns from 12" to 20".

There are lots of new items being added to the store on a weekly basis. Check back often in the "What's New" section. I also put items that have been re-ordered here. Remember, I will order items for you.

Happy Sewing!