holiday sewing projects


Holly Jolly Christmas Door Gnome

Greet guests with a friendly face this holiday season! Debi Schmitz shares her pattern for an adorable holiday door gnome in our latest issue, just in time for Christmas crafting. Using holiday prints and fabric scraps, this Christmas sewing pattern uses an embroidery hoop as the base of its design, making it easy to hang ... Read More

Go Fourth Patriotic Pennant Patterns

Show off your 4th of July spirit with festive and playful felt pennants! These patriotic pennants from Christy Jones feature two designs and include an attached casing, so that you can display your pennants with a dowel rod or string them for fun hanging decorations. Finish your patriotic sewing projects with embroidery details and proudly ... Read More

Bay Laurel Applique Holiday Napkins

Prepared to get showered in compliments because these stylish holiday napkins are the perfect finishing touch for your Christmas dinner tablescape. Aimed at advanced beginners, this festive appliqué project uses bay laurel and bow motifs to give simple fabric napkins an elegantly embroidered touch. This Christmas embroidery pattern uses both the satin and split stitch ... Read More

Trend Report: What to Expect in 2024

As an editor, one of my favorite aspects of my job is researching trending fabrics, colors, home décor ideas, and clothing and accessories for the coming year. The start of October marks the beginning of Q4, when we say goodbye to the trends of the past year (looking at you, modern farmhouse) and say hello ... Read More

Our Sewing Wishlist August 2023

Our Sewing Wishlist
Hey there, quilters and sewists! This month’s sewing wishlist is filled with all things whimsical. Square off your blocks with a beautiful iridescent quilting ruler or write out your daily to-do list with an adorable sewing notepad. This month’s reads are a great way to inject some playfulness into your sewing routine. Make a gorgeous ... Read More