You probably know that Martingale publishes the greatest quilting, knitting, sewing, crochet, and other craft books. Did you know that the people who work there are also very talented quilters, knitters, needleworkers, rug-hookers, and crafters? They're all so good at their jobs as book publishers that I sometimes forget they're passionate about their hobbies like you and me. And when they put their heads together and collaborate on a book, you just know it's going to be spectacular. Here's their latest collaboration, Celebrate Christmas With That Patchwork Place.
This book really gets me in the mood for Christmas. There are 22 quilting and sewing projects that you can make to decorate your home or use for special gifts. The projects can be made quickly, so if you start now, you'll have a house full of beautiful Christmas quilts, table runners, wall hangings, pillows, decorations, and gifts to enjoy long before the Christmas rush. Adrienne made this "O Christmas Tree Wall Hanging" to serve as her Christmas tree. Pretty clever, right?
Full-size templates are provided for all the projects, including Jenny's "Snowflakes" quilt.
The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. Each step is illustrated to help guide you along. And, as always, the book is full of inspiration and lovely photographs by Brent Kane.
This is Mary Green's "Paper Chains" runner that reminds me of the all the times my brothers and I made garland for our tree using colored construction paper. Mom never complained about the mess we made because it kept us quiet for a long time. (She probably wishes we still made paper chains during our get-togethers!)
Karen Johnson's "Dotty for Christmas" tree skirt is so fun! She used a fusible applique' method that I'm anxious to try.
And here's a quick and beautiful "Holiday Delight" table runner that Cathy made using a charm pack of a really cute collection of Christmas fabrics.
I'm smitten with Mary Burns' "Christmas Cookie Apron." Every Christmas season, I envision myself wearing a fancy apron like this, baking cookies, drinking cider, and listening to Christmas music. It has never, ever happened, but maybe if I had the fancy apron . . . ?
I was blown away when I saw Karen Soltys' "Naturally Neutral" Christmas stocking. I'll let you read about how she made it over at Martingale's blog. While you do that, I'll be at the thrift store.
I won't show you all the projects here, but you can hop on over to Martingale's blog to see all the projects, get the stories behind them, and find out how to enter the drawing to win a copy of the eBook. They're also giving away a fat quarter bundle of Riley Blake's Home for the Holidays fabric so you'll have everything you need to get a jump on your Christmas projects!
Here's the schedule for all the stops on the Blog Hop. Don't forget to visit Pat, too, because she has another surprise for you!
Thursday, June 26 - Stitch This!
Friday, June 27 - Pat Wys at Silver Thimble Talk
Saturday, June 28 - You're here!
Monday, June 30 - Rebecca Silbaugh at Ruby Blue Quilts
Tuesday, July 1 - SewCalGal
Wednesday, July 2 - Cindy Lammon at Hyacinth Quilt Designs
Thursday, July 3 - Generation Q
Saturday, July 5 - Cheryl Brown at Quilter Chic
Monday, July 7 - Jen Eskridge at Reanna Lily Designs
Tuesday, July 8 - Kathy Brown at The Teacher's Pet
Wednesday, July 9 - Amy Ellis at Amy's Creative Side
While I typed this post, my favorite Christmas song was playing in my head -- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. If you'll leave a comment here and tell me your favorite Christmas song, you'll have a chance to win your own copy of the Celebrate Christmas with That Patchwork Place eBook. I'll randomly choose a winner next Saturday, July 5.
Thank you for visiting. Make sure you visit all the stops on the Blog Hop to see the rest of the projects and enter for more opportunities to win your own copy.
Kim
