Christmas comes around every year on December 25. So why does it sneak up on people? They didn’t start in July.
Christmas in July seems to be a popular catch-phrase for retailers. But for the sewing world it means the start of holiday sewing. By starting early enough in the year on holiday projects, we then have a fighting chance of getting them done in time. Though we always seem to add more to our plate as the holidays approach, having a plan will help you enjoy the sewing instead of having to rush through the process on a tight deadline.
We have pulled together a variety of small projects and quilts in this Sewtopia Sewing Club review video.
Slumber Party Sleeping Bags by Atkinson Designs
A stylish zipper with contrast trim is simple to sew, and the quick and easy flannel style is perfect for beginners. 4 sizes.
Aunties Two Patterns Diagonally Woven Baskets
These baskets us fabric strips to create the shape. Great for decorating and and giving. Fill them with candy, fill them with shells, use one on your desk for mail and cards. Simply woven from fibric strips and thin single sided fusible batting.
Quiltsmart Wine Bottle Fun Pack
Using pre-printed interfacing, these bag magically fold and sew together in minutes. Each pattern includes enough pre-printed interfacing for two wine bottle totes.
Anita Goodesign’s Mug Rugs & Coffee Wraps embroidery collection
Why have a boring mug rug when you can have one that looks like a Persian rug. Then whip up a matching coffee cup cover.
Peach Tree Patterns runner with Anita Goodesign designs
Dot the Halls by Anita Goodesign
This modern twist on the classic holiday designs uses embroidered dots to shape each look. Instead of applique or fill stitches, dots are the featured fill. By changing the colors or using metallic thread, these designs will have people looking twice at how these where made.
Folded Star Hot Pad
Using insul-bright heat resistant interfacing and pre-printed templates, this folded star hot pad can be sewn up by the dozens. This classic star look with new modern colors will light up any kitchen or dining room table.
Stocking Applique
Not Your Grandmother’s Yo-Yo’s
Anita Goodesign Advent Calendar – Thank you Rebecca C for letting us show off your beautiful advent calendar at Sewtopia Sewing Club. Note: Rebecca made 3 of these advent calendars for her family. She started this summer and they are ready to be given and started on December 1.
Anita Goodesign Nativity Scene
My mystery quilt – 9 embroidered blocks
15 Degrees quilt and pattern
Creative Grid Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool
Since we had a variety of quilt samples from Creative Grid’s new Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool to do a video, we added them into the Sewtopia Christmas in July program. The Trim the Tree quilt has been very popular since the videos release.
Is this the year you start holiday sewing earlier than last year? We challenge you to have a relaxing holiday season because you have planned ahead!
We hope we have given you some great inspiration and some gift suggestions for this coming year.