CHRISTMAS IN JULY!
Sewing Project!
Mini Decor Pillows!
Christmas In July
Merry Christmas In July ⭐️. These two mini pillows were made from a few fat quaters left overs from last year or season.
They were made from quilting two easy straight forward quilt blocks. To my surprise they came out okay.
One block was the square in a square method used and the other made with 4 - 3 1/2 squares sewn together and then turned into the square in a square method. Then by adding a backing and stuffing accordingly.
Great easy projects to make on a hot summer day.
The fat quarters bundle was purchased at Amazon but apparently unavailable at the moment. I have inserted the link anyway here if you like to go and check.
YARNOW 12 Pcs Christmas Fabric, 18.9 x 20.5 Inch, Cotton Polyester, Christmas Fat Quarters Fabric Bundles for Sewing, Quilting, Crafting, DIY Decorations
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I came across this fabric recently which can go with Christmas sewing and craft projects.
Here is the link to them:-
Craftido - 11 Options Solids with Tweed Tonals - Assorted Color Cotton Quilting Fabric Bundles 10pcs Fat Quarters 18"x21" - Medium Weight 5.2oz - for Quilting, Sewing and Crafts –
https://amzn.to/3QJSywy
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Microsoft Copilot AI
What is Christmas in July All About?
Christmas in July is a fun, unofficial celebration that brings Christmas-themed activities into the middle of the year, usually during July. People might exchange gifts, watch holiday movies, decorate trees, enjoy festive meals, or take advantage of seasonal sales. 12
Why it exists depends on where you are:
- In the Southern Hemisphere (such as Australia), July is winter, so it feels more like the traditional cold-weather Christmas celebrated in many Northern Hemisphere countries. 12
- In the Northern Hemisphere, it's mostly a lighthearted excuse to enjoy holiday cheer during summer. Retailers also often use it for special promotions and sales. 23
The modern tradition is often traced to a girls' summer camp in North Carolina that held a Christmas celebration in July in 1933, complete with decorations, gifts, and Santa Claus. The phrase gained wider popularity through the 1940 film Christmas in July. 435
In short: it's an extra dose of Christmas spirit halfway between one Christmas and the next. 🎄 2
That's a lovely idea! If you're celebrating Christmas in July as a sewing month, you can use it to get a head start on handmade gifts and decorations for December.
Christmas in July Sewing Project Ideas
Decorations
- Christmas stockings
- Tree skirts
- Advent calendars
- Fabric ornaments
- Table runners
- Placemats and napkins
- Christmas bunting or garlands
- Quilted wall hangings
Gifts
- Tote bags with holiday fabrics
- Aprons for baking enthusiasts
- Fabric-covered journals
- Pajama sets
- Cosmetic or toiletry bags
- Cushion covers
- Quilted lap blankets
- Reusable gift bags
Kitchen & Home
- Oven mitts and pot holders
- Mug rugs
- Tea towels with festive trims
- Bowl cozies
- Bread baskets
- Chair-back covers for holiday dining
Children's Projects
- Soft toys
- Christmas pajamas
- Doll clothes
- Fabric books
- Santa sacks for presents
Patchwork & Quilting
- Christmas quilt blocks
- Table-top quilts
- Tree-themed quilts
- Scrap-fabric ornaments
- Holiday-themed mug rugs
Example "Christmas in July Sewing List"
- Make 4 Christmas stockings
- Sew reusable fabric gift bags
- Complete Christmas table runner
- Create 12 fabric ornaments
- Make 2 holiday aprons
- Finish Christmas quilt top
- Sew Santa sack for grandchildren
- Prepare festive cushion covers
- Make pot holders as gifts
- Start matching family pajama sets
By December, you'll have much of your handmade holiday sewing already finished, leaving more time to enjoy the season. 🎄🧵✨
Perhaps keep a "Christmas in July Sewing Journal" and tick off each project as it's completed.
HAPPY SEWING
AND MERRY CHRISTMAS IN JULY
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Photo sharing by Shirley-Ann of the flowers.
