Makes for Christmas

With only 2 months left until Christmas, it is certainly time to get into that festive head-space. Decorating, gift buying, parties, menu planning… and of course crafting.

Back around March to May, I worked hard to create a number of Christmas projects. Getting into the festive frame of mind (after only have packed up Christmas a few short months earlier) can be tricky – so it’s a little bit lucky that I like Christmas.

Here are a few of my latest projects – you probably find these magazines at your local store or by contacting the publisher.

Merry and Bright

Merry and Bright Cushion – Handmade Magazine Vol 34 no 1

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Little Joys by Elea Lutz

 

This cushion was made with Little Joys by Elea Lutz for Penny Rose fabrics. It is such a sweet line and I thoroughly enjoyed playing with it in this project… and a few others.

Merry & Bright Cushion project included piecing, hand applique, machine applique, embroidery and machine quilting. A little bit of everything, but nothing too difficult.

 

For this same magazine issue, I also created a contemporary looking Christmas Tree Wall Hanging. It’s made by English paper piecing different shapes, hand applique and hand quilting. Part of the fun of creating this project was that I created a Christmas project, without using any actual Christmas fabrics.

Oh Christmas Tree HM

Oh Christmas Tree – Handmade Magazine Vol 34 No 1

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Oh Christmas Tree is the perfect project to use up some scraps. Delve into your scrap tub and use non Christmas prints, to make something festive.

 

Christmas Postcard Runner is a great size for a coffee table or side table. It came together quickly and incorporates a large focal print in the centre and then co-ordinating fabrics for the border strips.

 

Postcards for Santa 2 - HM

Christmas Postcard Runner – Handmade Magazine (Volume 34 No 2)

That teal spot is one of my absolute favourite prints – ever! The range is called Postcards for Santa by Riley Blake Fabrics.

Postcards for Santa 1 - HM

 

More vintage pretty with another project created with Little Joys. This time it’s a quilt for Patchwork and Stitching Magazine (Vol 17 No 1).

Little Joys - Elea Lutz for Penny Rose

 

These blocks represent Christmas presents, looking from above. Can you see it?

Little Joys Block

 

I have a few more festive projects coming up in Handmade Magazine, Patchwork and Stitching along with Love Sewing Australia. I’ll be sure to update, when those issues are released and on sale.

5 comments

  1. Wow such gorgeous projects ,well done Anorina xx

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  2. I loved all these projects in my handmade magazine Anorina and can't wait to see the next ones

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  3. Gorgeous projects...you are such a clever cookie

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  4. What great ideas!! I need to get started on some Christmas sewing.

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