Holiday Sewing

Are you ready for holiday decorating and gift-making...are you ahead of schedule or woefully behind?  We know there are many ways to get through this hectic season and a bit of sewing therapy is a popular method that we fully embrace!  

We've got some quick gifts, and fun additions that will make gift giving and gift-wrapping that much more fun!  We love reusable fabric gift bags, and the addition of an iron snowflake applique makes these simple ones extra special.  

Little Projects

As fall approaches we're updating our go-to project lists. In addition to our quilting we've been looking at small projects we can work on when we need a break from our long-term projects or need a quick gift item for a special event. Take a look at some of our favorite little projects! 

Keychain Wallets 

Never again leave your home without your wallet! This little project is awesome for those who like fussy cutting or quick sewing! Fabric Mutt provides a free tutorial, click here to access it. 

Mitered Napkins

The hard part is choosing only one fabric, so mix and match napkins is one way to go!  These make great housewarming gifts and are prefect for the hostess that has everything!  These mitered napkins are an easy rainy-day project and satisfying to stack up for gifting.  Any of our fabrics will work wonderfully for these and we've got some fun and funky choices to personalize your options!   

Project Bags

A fabulous gift for the quilters in your life, or yourself! These project bags help to organize your project components and set you up for on-the-go stitching!  The front is vinyl making it easy to view the contents on the project bag. We used a variety of our favorite French General fabrics for these bags shown above.  

Waxed Canvas Go Green Bag

The Waxed Canvas Go Bag is a modified version of the Go Green Bag we've used for years - the addition of waxed canvas makes it more durable and perfect for fall weather.  It also features longer handles we find more versatile.  It's a great way to stay eco-friendly and satisfy every stitcher's project list.

Easy Folded Hotpad

Whether for seasonal or everyday use, these hotpads only take 3 fabrics, 1/4 yd each. The pattern features hotpads, coasters or ornaments!  A fabulous Christmas gift for those gift exchanges and extended family members you never know what to get?

Happy Stitching!

Just around the corner!

Wow - how did we get to December already?  I kind of feel like it should be about mid-November in terms of what is still on my list of things to do.  If you are ahead of schedule, or have some time for last minute items for your own decorating, or as gifts to give - we have some fun projects. 

The placemat and table runner option - Fundamentally Fun pattern works so well with large scale prints that we'll be featuring this project for every season I think. 


Of course Holiday pillowcases are easy and the perfect size for everyone, but these pillows add some fun and festivity to your house.  These are iron-on shapes - and have a fuzzy soft finish, like velveteen without the thickness.  We put the snowflake on the textured essex sparkly cotton linen canvas for some glitz - and this could easily take you through winter, not just the Christmas season. 

And of course - we have key fobs and zipper pouches and grocery/shopping bags with fabric choices galore so you can personalize your project for just about everyone and it's almost as easy to stitch up two (one to keep right?!) at a time so stop by for some inspiration and project fixin's!