Posts tagged: "gift roundups"

  1. Mother’s Day gifts for quilters + contest!

    Posted by on April 23, 2013

    A gift guide, a sale, and a special contest: today we’re celebrating creative moms! Mothers, daughters, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, friends, and more—moms are everywhere. And if you know a mom who loves to quilt and sew, Sunday, May 12 is the day to celebrate her creativity. But what are good gifts for moms who love [...]

  2. 7 quick projects for Valentine’s Day

    Posted by on February 5, 2013

    Looking for quick projects for Valentine’s Day? The most lovey-dovey day of the year is almost here—and it’s such a fun holiday to celebrate. There’s no better excuse to shower your loved ones with…love! Today we’re sharing projects for Valentine’s Day that truly come from the heart—designed exclusively for you by the folks at Martingale. [...]

  3. Keep toes warm for the holidays

    Posted by on December 14, 2012

    (Left: "Winterscape" socks from Terrific Toe-Up Socks by Janet Rehfeldt) One of my favorite family traditions has always been opening one present from Mom and Dad on Christmas Eve. Once, the surprise I found inside the colorful wrapping was a new pair of comfy slippers—perfect for keeping my toes warm while I was too excited [...]

  4. Gift ideas for quilters (+ Christmas block pattern)

    Posted by on December 3, 2012

    If you’re firming up a holiday gift list for your quilting friends, you may face a common question: What do you get for the quilter who has it all? Perhaps the friend you’re thinking of has enough fabric to make an Olympic-sized swimming pool cover. Maybe she has enough rulers, tools, and gadgets to build [...]

  5. Gifts to sew for Christmas – quick!

    Posted by on November 15, 2012

    Detail of “Holly Jolly” from Fresh and Fabulous Quilts There are 40 days till Christmas—is your gift list feeling unmanageable? So many names… and perhaps only a few crossed through, scribbled out, or checked off. It’s not that you don’t want to make something personal and heartfelt for every person on your list. But let’s [...]

  6. Christmas knitting & crochet: start your gift list!

    Posted by on October 26, 2012

    Believe it or not, the holidays are rapidly approaching. We’re excited to jump into the next two months with cozy mittens on our hands and hot cocoa in our bellies. Most of all, we’re looking forward to making our lists, checking them twice, and giving wonderful gifts to our friends and family. Isn’t that what [...]

  7. Attention, class: sewing projects for students

    Posted by on August 3, 2012

    Detail of “Little Red Schoolhouse Quilt” from Prairie Children and Their Quilts Just a few weeks to go—school’s almost in session! As a mom to two boys (ages 4 and 8), I involuntarily grow a ball of nervous energy in my tummy when I think about their first day of school. New teachers, new classrooms, [...]

  8. Handmade gifts for mother’s day

    Posted by on April 24, 2012

    Show me a mom who wouldn’t love handmade gifts for Mother’s Day, and I’ll show you…wait, there aren’t any. Moms love handmade gifts! Mother’s Day is just around the corner—Sunday, May 13, to be exact. Whether you want to create a gift for your mom or a grandma, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, cousin, or friend, there’s [...]