Arts Bloggers Visit Again! Holiday and Harvest Themes dominate the offerings of the Arts Bloggers this week. You’ll find many craft ideas to intrigue you.
Christmas crafting with Tangled Thread
Get a head start on your Christmas ornament crafting with these fun patterns.
Fall Doily Bread Basket
When you say Thanksgiving grace, let this lovely bread bowl […]
Thanksgiving Ideas
As Thanksgiving approaches, your family is thinking of celebrations and special recipes. You also may be looking for books for the children to enjoy. I invite you to check out my list of books with fun, facts, activities and recipes at One Book Two Book.
Fun & Fact Books for Thanksgiving & Harvest Season
Favorite Thanksgiving […]
Patriotic Quilts
Veterans Day celebrations bring to mind parades, flags flying, patriotic songs, and recognition of those who have and are serving in the military to protect our country. I think of my Uncle Al, whose flag we fly from our deck for patriotic celebrations.
(This was the flag draped over his casket at his […]
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I was shopping at a local store and noticed the Halloween display…costumes, decorations, candy and more. I remarked to the clerk, who was arranging items, that they seem to get earlier and earlier with Halloween displays each year.
He agreed, then added that they already had much of their Christmas stuff in the stockroom and soon […]
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Thoughts of Christmas! Time to make Christmas gifts and decorations? When we’re still experiencing warm weather in New England, it’s hard to get our thoughts oriented on the upcoming holidays.
However, at Quilting Arts Magazine, Editor-in-Chief Pokey Bolton has provided us with a free pattern for a Christmas tree skirt. You can download her pattern. (Pattern link is […]
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In keeping with our Christmas in July theme, I’ll mention Linette’s post, Trends in Christmas Trees, at She Knows Parties. In the video Linette refers to, we learn about the colors used this year, plus natural ornaments or those resembling the out-of-doors, and a change in tree toppers.
You may want to look into these trends […]
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Qulting and Patchwork has joined several other bloggers in presenting Christmas in July tips and ideas for getting ready for the season ahead of time so you don’t have a rush in December.
At All Holiday Cafe, we have a Holiday Survival Guide.
At She Loves Parties, you’ll find Getting a Head Start on Homemade Christmas Ornaments & […]
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY
While you’re beginning with your Christmas gift ideas in July, far enough ahead so you won’t be rushed, why not develop some summer quilting projects for your youngsters. They can get a head start on their gift giving preparation, too.
Depending on their age, some can tackle more difficult projects than others. Also, the […]
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Do you ever wonder what colors to use for your Christmas gifts, cards, and decorations? Of course, there is the familiar green and red combination. Some people use blue and silver. You might toss in gold somewhere.
Are there color trends for Christmas, as there are other seasons?
Katelyn at Stamping Mad considers the Christmas […]
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I mentioned in a previous post, Christmas in July as Quilters Get an Early Start on the Holidays, that Quilting and Patchwork, as well as All Holiday Cafe and several other Lifestyles bloggers are posting periodically on this topic throughout the month.
Here are a five ideas for early holiday preparations:
1. Many fabric stores run special […]
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