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There’s no need to wait until Christmas day to gift a handmade Christmas gift.

You can always surprise them with a homemade gift instead of spending money on something that you can get for much cheaper. This is why it’s important to think about what handmade gifts you can make during the year rather than waiting for the holidays.

Sewing Christmas trees is an easy way to create a handmade Christmas present that everyone will love. Even if you’re not very crafty, you won’t have any trouble creating this festive project with a few simple sewing ...

The Jim Shore Heartwood Creek collection’s “Sewing Angel” hanging ornament combines conventional themes with folk art patterns.

My grandma was my angel. She was always there to help when I needed it, and she would always make me feel better.

This Angel ornament is perfect for anyone who has lost a loved one this holiday season. It is made of resin. I hope that everyone who sees it will be able to feel a little bit of comfort and joy in knowing that my grandma is still with them in spirit. If you would like to buy this ornament ...

In all honesty, I am not waiting for Santa to gift this to me, I have already ordered mine for myself. I will simply gasp with surprise when I unwrap it.   I will pop back and let you know how Christmas morning goes, but that is assuming I wait that long. I am without a puzzle at the moment, so I am itching to get back into doing one to pass the nights when I am too tired to quilt but still want to have a quilting buzz.  You can purchase these puzzles here. 

Are you dreaming of a vacation on a tropical island somewhere?  Well if you can’t go then why not have a fun staycation and serve up drinks on a fun tropical drink mug rug.  This pattern is from Create with Claudia.

In this video tutorial you will find detailed instructions.  There is even a link to a written tutorial in the video description.

Gather up your bright and summery fabric scraps and make this adorable mug rug.  Your guests will love it even if they aren’t relaxing under a palm tree somewhere.

Because it is a small project ...

As soon as I saw this 3D Christmas throw pillow pattern that can be purchased over at Annie’s Craft Store I knew I would be writing about it.  What a unique and beautiful design!

Available in both print and a downloadable pattern, it is written for a confident beginner. The finished pillow measures about 12″ x 12″.  This purchase is for the pattern only.  You will have to provide the fabrics and the pillow form.

I don’t know if I have ever seen a design like this.  It is really eye-catching and your holiday visitors are sure to ...

Are you not sure what  supplies you need to get started on your quilting journey?  Do you need a gift for someone who want to begin quilting?  The Confident Stitch has everything you need in this one kit.

This handy kit includes Olfa tools including a ruler, rotary cutter, replacement rotary cutter blades and a cutting mat. What a great way to get started!

Most quilters will tell you that this is about all you will need to start your journey.  Well, you will need these supplies and fabrics and thread too.

When I started out I did everything by ...

With the warmer temperatures we are all in our gardens more often.  These garden themed dies are perfect for your next garden themed quilt.  Even in the cold winter months, you’ll stay warm under a pretty quilt made with one of these dies that you can purchase over at AccuQuilt.

1. Birdhouse – New to their line of products, this is an adorable die with a bird sitting next to his/her house.
2. Butterfly – Here’s a lovely butterfly ready to fly around your garden.
3. Flowers – These pretty flowers will thrive in your beautiful garden of fabric.
4. Daisies – Every yard needs ...

If you are trying to get a jump on your holiday quilting then you have to take a look at this stunning fabric line.  This fat quarter bundle can be purchased over at the Fat Quarter Shop and it is absolutely stunning.

There are 18 fat quarters in total and they are all from Makower UK for Andover Fabrics.  The line is called Scandi Christmas.  I am in love with all of the grays, reds and whites and any quilt or project made with these fabrics will be stunning.

The Fat Quarter Shop always carries lovely fat quarter bundles and ...

I don’t know about you, but as I get older I find that I need a little more help seeing things when I am quilting.  Especially in my dark studio or when I am trying to thread a needle.  It is definitely not as easy as it used to be.

Annie’s Craft Store has some solutions for us with their lighting aids that can be purchased.  I’ll be honest…I had never seen some of these and they look awesome.  Check them out to see if they can help you.  These make great gifts too!

1. Lighted Seam ...

Doesn’t everyone need one of these adorable patchwork chicken bowls?  You can make your own with the tutorial from DIY Tutorial Ideas.

While the tutorial does not have any written instructions, it does have extremely detailed step-by-step photos to help you out.

You will need plenty of fabric scraps (something I know every quilter has) and some basic sewing skills.  You will need to do a bit of figuring out for the measurements because there is no text, but it is a fairly straightforward project and if you can ad lib a bit, you should not have too many ...

Quilting is making a big-time comeback in the crafting world and there are plenty of newbies to the hobby.  If you, or someone you know, wants to start quilting then you may want to pick up a few helpful items.  Any, or all, of these items, would make great gifts for the first-time quilter in your life and they can be purchased over on Amazon.

1. First-Time Quiltmaking – Learning to Quilt in Six Easy Lessons – This book will have you quilting in no time.  It’s ideal for a beginner who needs to learn the basics.
2. If you want to cut ...

They make perfect homemade gifts and everyone needs them.  What am I talking about?  Quilted pot holders, that’s what.  They don’t take too much time to make and are something that will definitely be used.

We’ve assembled 15 different free patterns and I’m pretty sure you will find at least one design that you are going to love.  Why not change things up a bit this year and give a set of potholders instead of an expensive gift that is not very practical.

1. Bombshell Bling has a tutorial for a set of scalloped style pot holders ...

Are you looking for a unique gift item for that quilter who seems to have everything?  Here’s a terrific idea.  Make them this English paper piecing travel kit from Red Handled Scissors.  What a great idea!

In this free tutorial you will find everything you need to know and a downloadable pattern.  There are plenty of step-by-step photos and detailed instructions to help you out.

It is not always easy finding specialized gifts for people, and this is tops in my opinion.  I would love to get something like this so all of my pieces are not scattered about ...

For a fun twist on quilting, you might might to try making this fun quilted tic tac toe set from Quilt Social.  Not only are there instructions for all of the pieces, there is also a pattern for the board that wraps up so it is completely portable.

This project would be perfect for a long road trip or maybe a summer cabin.  The best part is that you can wash so if it gets those road trip snacks on it there is no worry.

The detailed tutorial has a list of all of the supplies you will need, along ...

It is time to put your quilting prowess to work and make a beautiful quilted tote bag.  Andy from A Bright Corner makes it easy with her tutorial.

This tote uses plenty of scrap fabrics and it easy to piece together.  There are even inside pocket which make it super functional.  The finished tote measures about 14″ x 13″ so it is a nice large size without being too cumbersome.

I love the scrappy look that Andy went for.  It adds a lot of interest to the quilt without being overpowering.  With a quick change of colors you could make ...

With graduation season right around the corner, plenty of people are thinking about making t-shirt quilts for their graduates.  It’s not a super difficult process, but there are things to keep in mind, like stabilizing the shirts.  This tutorial from New Quilters demonstrates how to do that.

T-shirts are a fun way to show off all kinds of things.  However, they are made of knit, which does not quilt well on its own.  It stretches far too much to quilt using standard techniques.  That is why the fabric needs to be stabilized first.

In this handy tutorial you will ...

Sometimes a project comes along and you just have to do a double take.  That is the case with this stunning idea from National Quilter’s Circle.  How to Make Quilted Bracelets not only includes instructions for the bracelet, but also for making necklaces and the fabric gemstones that adorn the pieces.

Fabric jewelry is always unique, even more so when you make it yourself.  Your creations will always be the center of attention every time you wear them.

This tutorial is done in two parts, how to pick out the fabric for your piece and how to make the ...

Sometimes quilters need a fun little project that comes together in no time.  It doesn’t even need to require sewing.  That’s why these beautiful hexie earrings from Crafty Staci are such a great design.

Only a bit of hand sewing is required to assemble these, and the only special supplies you will need to make them are cardstock, glue, and earring fixtures.  Once you have what you need to make them, you are ready to let your imagination go wild.

These earrings are the ideal project for fussy cutting some of those beautiful fabrics you have in your ...

Calling all quilters and crafters who have loads of scrap fabrics from previous projects!  Here is an easy and festive design for you.  These pretty patchwork Christmas tree plushies from Teresa Down Under are about as easy as they can be.

The detailed tutorial has everything you need to know to make these.  You will find a list of the supplies that you will need, including the downloadable template for the cone shape.  There is even a video tutorial.  Along with the standard sewing and quilting supplies, you will need some fusible interfacing and poly fill for your trees.

Depending ...

Got Fabric scraps? Then these Scandinavian stars are going to be a fun little project for Christmas. These stars are basically fabric origami and if you have a chlid who loves to fold then they are going to enjoy helping you with these Handmade stars. You can use them as decorations in a Christmas garland or tie a ribbon to the top and hang them in your tree.