A few years ago, I challenged myself to read a “classic” piece of literature each month of the year, and I ended my challenge that December by reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It was really good! I have seen film adaptations- including the terrific Disney version with Scrooge McDuck as Ebenezer- but as […]
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Fabric Advent Calendar and Advent Ideas
Advent calendars are a great way to count down to Christmas. Advent calendars as we know them now originated in the mid-1800’s in Germany. Lately, I’ve been trying to figure out what the deal was with advent calendars in Europe because they are EVERYWHERE right now, much more popular an item here than in the […]
Christmas Blocks Table Runner
When I was making my You Gnome I Love Christmas quilt, I made several test blocks to begin with knowing that I’d be able to use them elsewhere as smaller projects. Making a test block is always a good idea- but don’t toss extra blocks! Find ways to use them. In this case, a table […]
You Gnome I Love Christmas Quilt Pattern
The gnomes are back! This is a Christmas spin on the ever-popular You Gnome I Love You quilt pattern, and I’m so thrilled to share it with you. Of course, I had to call it You Gnome I Love Christmas! The pattern cover shows the quilt mocked up in Holiday Cheer by My Mind’s Eye […]
Boo! Ghosts and Goblins: Free Halloween Printables
You know what’s hard? Getting excited about Halloween in a country where Halloween is only a minor holiday and only for little kids. There aren’t decorations or costumes in stores, no spooky fabrics or household items, no Halloween posters or party signs or fun Halloween-themed treats to be found. Where’s the Hocus-Pocus t-shirts? The pumpkin […]