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July 31st, 2008

Christmas Quilting Books for Final Day of Christmas in July

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Since this is the last day of July and the end of the Christmas in July theme I’ve been participating in, I’ll mention a few quilting books that have possible projects for your holiday gift giving and decorating.  One also is an Elm Creek Quilts novel.
                        
Enjoy!
(Amazon images)
Sandy Mitchell also has […]

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July 14th, 2008

Christmas in July & Much More from the Arts Bloggers

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 The Arts Bloggers have come up with an interesting array of ideas this week.  Some of them Christmas in July. However, others can be made throughout the year, yet serve as gifts, too.
Christmas in July? Chloe has issued a challenge to start your Christmas or holiday crafting now!
Favourite Art Supplies  Sharing some of my favourite […]

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July 14th, 2008

Changing Trends in Decorating Christmas Trees

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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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

July 12th, 2008

Christmas in July - Preparing for a Hassle Free Holiday Season

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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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July 10th, 2008

Thursday Thirteen - 13 Holiday Recipes for Quilters to Enjoy

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 In keeping with the Christmas in July theme, I’ll name recipes quilters might enjoy trying.  You don’t have to wait until December to stir and sample.  Try them out at your next quilting get together and have a Christmas in July experience.
Some of these are festive; others are more ordinary but will serve as your basic […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 6 comments

July 9th, 2008

7 Quilted Christmas Gift Projects for Youngsters

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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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 5 comments

July 8th, 2008

Quilters, What Colors for Christmas?

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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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

July 7th, 2008

5 Christmas in July Ideas for Quilters

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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 […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

July 2nd, 2008

Christmas in July as Quilters Get Early Start on the Holidays

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Christmas ideas often run through quilters’ minds in July, as they begin contemplating projects and even starting them for gifts to give for the December holidays.
Throughout the month of July, I’ll be featuring some posts about this topic and I’d enjoy for you all to chime in, leaving comments with ideas for holiday items quilters […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments