Category Archives: Christmas

Making an easy Christmas decoration is a great way to get the kids involved in decorating the house for the holidays.  One of my most happy Christmas memories is sitting down with my kids to make some decorations.  Of course, I would have already done the stitching and some of the more … Continue reading →

Being a regular sewer, I have noticed that I have a huge stash of fabrics that are less than one yard. This is basically leftover fabric, but the pieces are so beautiful and fabric often so expensive that I can hardly imagine throwing any away.  Also, Christmas is fast approaching and … Continue reading →

If you like the idea of trying something new, but always flounder under the pressure to not mess up, then this project is for you. It’s small and manageable, it doesn’t take up much in the way of materials and it’s low-pressure – if you do mess up you can … Continue reading →

The cutest holiday sewing pattern on the web is free… Sew this adorable Christmas gnome to cheer up every room in your house! You will also need: polyester fiberfill for stuffing hot glue gun and glue sticks (optional if you’d rather hand sew the pieces together at the end) a couple … Continue reading →

Here’s a free sewing tutorial on how to make a fabric gift bag, perfectly sized for a bottle of wine. You’ll need: For the bag: 2 pieces 6.5″ x 16″. If your fabric is nondirectional you can fit this into a quarter yard, or of course could use a fat … Continue reading →

One of the most popular figures in Christmas sewing is that of Santa Claus who is also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, or usually just Santa.  According to legend, Santa brings gifts to the hearths and homes of good, well-behaved children, on the night of December 24 often using the fireplace … Continue reading →

Getting ready for Christmas? This Burlap Christmas Stocking is a great addition to your Christmas Project Sewing List! Materials: 1. Burlap, 2 pcs. of 11″ x 15 1/2″ 2. Muslin or cotton, 2 pcs. of 11″ x 15 1/2″ 3. Linen or cotton (red/cream strips), 2 pcs. of 9 1/2″ … Continue reading →

Christmas is coming and most of us are planning which sewing projects should be included in our list. If your kids love to role play as Santa, then this Santa bag would be a great addition to their costumes. One yard of red fleece is more than enough, and whatever the … Continue reading →

Christmas is not far away.  Are you ready? It’s that time of year again to get ready for the holidays –for visitors, dinners, and parties.  This year I want to start working early on the Christmas tree.  Last year I was very late and the house didn’t really have the … Continue reading →