Deck the halls, trim the tree, and create a home full of welcoming signs of the season—the Buttermilk Basin way!
In Christmas at Buttermilk Basin, you’ll enjoy Stacy West’s all-new collection of ornaments, stockings, gift bags, framed stitcheries, and small quilts. Stacy West’s simple wool-appliqué and embroidery techniques make them a snap to complete.
One embroidery stitch that Stacy uses often in her projects is the blanket stitch. You may have used it yourself—but take a look at what Stacy taught us when we caught up with her at Quilt Market in May. She employs one little switcheroo that magically makes her stitches more accurate:
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Do you do the blanket stitch like Stacy? Give it a try!
We asked Stacy a few questions about her stitching life—read on for her answers.
This is your second book with Martingale, the first being The Best of Buttermilk Basin. What inspired book #2?
Christmas at Buttermilk Basin was inspired by my LOVE of all things Christmas! Growing up, Christmas was always a big event. We decorated with the vintage items my mother collected and with numerous handcrafted items she made, including an adorable ceramic tree with plastic bulbs that lit up!
What’s your typical process for designing your projects, and where do you find inspiration?
When I started this book, I just couldn’t stop! I reflected on the warm feeling Christmases past brought me and used a vintage color palette to bring my vision to life. Most of my inspiration comes from growing up in the country with generations of handwork enthusiasts. I spent a lot of time with my grandparents, who lived up the hill from me. Inspiration also came from helping great-grandma Lily put up her Christmas decorations. My childhood was filled with handmade goodness, and I often reflect back on those glorious days.
Take a trip to Frosty’s Tree Farm
It’s obvious that you have a love of wool; what is it that draws you to wool over other fabrics?
Wool is so forgiving! It’s very easy to work with and adds a wonderful dimension to my work. I love cotton, but there is something magical that happens when I work with wool. The colors are rich and the textures are striking. I don’t have to worry about accuracy or tension on my sewing machine. It’s more about enjoying the process!
How many hours a week do you spend sewing—and what do you do with the rest of your hours?
I love what I do and take every opportunity I can to design and create. My perfect time to design is late at night. I’m usually busy juggling my shop, 12 employees, and deadlines during the day. So once the dust settles, it’s design time. Of course, if I’m on a deadline, it’s all hands on deck no matter what time of day it is!
When I’m not working, I’m always up for anything, from lunching and shopping with my girls to hitting a movie with my hubby.
Stitch celebrations of good ol’ St. Nick: choose embroidery or appliqué
What do you love most about being a designer?
I love being able to create designs in wool and fabric that allow others to create projects they’ve always wanted to make. Through my designs, people can soothe their souls and let the worries of the day go!
What’s your favorite holiday tradition?
I’m a sucker for all holidays, from dying Easter eggs with the girls to hosting a holiday cookie swap. One of my favorite holiday traditions is going to the pumpkin patch with my family. We love picking out pumpkins and enjoying the fall fun. This, of course, is followed by carving the pumpkins and handing out candy to all the cute and scary trick-or-treaters!
Stack a vintage Volkswagen with woolly presents
Finish these sentences for us!
- One reason making wool-appliqué projects is so fun is: you can’t fail. It’s a very forgiving medium to work with. And I get to work with my own wool line from Henry Glass!
- If I had a three-word stitching mantra, it would be: under, through, and pull!
- My best tip for new stitchers is: there are no rules—enjoy the process.
- Before I begin a project, I must have: a Diet Coke and the radio on.
- If I had a sewing superpower, it would be: giving confidence to those who are afraid to work with wool or feel they might not do it well.
Grace any space with a welcoming Noel greeting
Thanks for chatting with us, Stacy!
We’ve got a copy of Christmas at Buttermilk Basin to give away to one lucky winner today! To enter your name in the random drawing, tell us in the comments:
Most of my Christmas decor is:
HandmadeStore-boughtI’ve got a good mix of both!
We’ll choose a winner one week from today and let you know by email if you win. Good luck to all—and to all a merry Christmas!
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Thanks to all who entered the drawing! The winner is Sue, who says:
“Love this book…. can’t have too many decorations for the holidays! "JOY" items are my favorite throughout the year!! Crossing my fingers!”
We’ll email you about your prize, Sue—congratulations!
Most of my Christmas decor is store bought. This book might change that, though!
—Sandy Allen on June 12, 2019Only the glass ornaments are store bought, everything else is homemade
—Betsy on June 12, 2019What a fantastic book! Our tree is mainly store-bought items that we have held onto over the years. All out is mainly hand-made: Christmas-theme quilts, hangings, stitcheries, stockings, and school projects memories!
—Lynn S on June 12, 2019my xmas decor is a mixture of handmade and store bought. Love the projects that you showed from the book would love to win
—Karen on June 12, 2019A mix of both – though I am trying to increase the homemade factor.
—Regina on June 12, 2019Handmade.
—Kay on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of purchased and made decor.
—Diane Eggen on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is hand made by myself or has been made for me from stitching friends. Truly a beautiful way to decorate being surrounded by things that have been lovingly made.
—Ondrea on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas Decor is handmade, I love to decorate for Christmas and adding my own special touches to personalize it with my family. I would absolutely, positively love to win this book. Hugs for the chance.
—Kathleen Kauth on June 12, 2019I love making Christmas decorations for my home. The patterns in this book are just delightful and I would love to make them to decorate my home this holiday season.
—Judi Rizzo on June 12, 2019I have a mixture of both,but I love putting out the things I have made it just makes everything feel more homey.
—Joanne O'Neal on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both handmade and purchased decor for Christmas- but my favorite is handmade.
—carol on June 12, 2019Most of my decorations are store bought, but everyone loves the handmade ones the best.
—Linda B on June 12, 2019I have both!!. Older vintage ornaments with lots of homemade thrown in. I love Stacy’s work and look forward to working on projects from this book. Great memories to share!!
—Kathy W on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is store bought, mainly because I collect stuffed snowmen, Angels, reindeer, etc. that I set up on my stairs. I love them. However I need to make a new tree skirt because I can’t find the one my mother in law crocheted for us a "million" years ago.
—April Lopez on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both!
—Susan E Torrington on June 12, 2019I have a mix of handmade and store bought! The next Christmas item I want to make is a new tree skirt. I did make the old one but it is old and tattered!
—Vicky on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both. Thanks for the chance to win.
—Kim on June 12, 2019Hi, I have a mix of both. Many I’ve made myself and some from my sister. I also love church bazaars. Some I’ve collected like the White House Christmas Ornaments, some from Mt Vernon, and some from Royal Copenhagen over the years.
—Barb Walsh on June 12, 2019My home is a combination of both. Homemade items that I made and treasured ones made for me by family members. Doesn’t get any better than that.
—Nancy Terwilliger on June 12, 2019Most of mine is store bought…but… recently retired so hoping to change that!
—Jean T on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both. Each year I make an dated ornament for family so they each have a special memory even if we can’t see each other during the holidays.
—Theresa J Kaveney on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both.
—stitching mom on June 12, 2019mine is mostly store bought
—chris zofkie on June 12, 2019this looks like a wonderful book with lots to do would love to win thank you
—GERI DUNLAP on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both. I have things that I have made and things that my grandma’s made that were handed down to me. I always try to add to it so that it can be handed down to my kids.
—Christine Elkin on June 12, 2019Most of my family’s treasured decorations are homemade.
—Judy Maggio on June 12, 2019I have a mix of handmade and store bought! So much that I try to change it around every year.
—Leslie Kennedy on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both.
—Sharon on June 12, 2019I have a mix of store bought and homemade Christmas decorations but am always looking for good ideas to make more. Thanks for the giveaway, Buttermilk Basin always has great patterns.
—Elaine A on June 12, 2019My Christmas decor is definitely a mix of both store bought and handmade. I love ALL the holidays and am always making things for them. This book looks like it has some really nice projects! Exciting!
—LindaSonia on June 12, 2019I have a mix of handmade and purchased. Last year’s projects included a quilted tree skirt and table runners, and wool felt ornaments.
—Karen McKee on June 12, 2019I used to have only homemade for many years. But now I cherish some purchased.
—LuAnne Roberts on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both!
—Linda H. on June 12, 2019My Christmas decor is a blend of store-bought and handmade decorations. The handmade ones are always my favorites as well as my family’s and guest’s favorites.
—Kay D on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both store bought and handmade. I have a lot of decorations that my Mother passed down to me. I have bought many ornaments for my daughters as they were growing up. But my favorite decorations are those that I made. From a crocheted Santa and Rudolph to quilted ornaments and many quilts – these are my favorites. I know that my girls will enjoy them after I pass them along to them.
—Ann West on June 12, 2019Most of my holiday decor is a good mix of both.
—Ann Wissbaum on June 12, 2019Good mix of both
—Paula A Solfest on June 12, 2019I have a mixture of handmade and store bought, usually second hand, meaning i like to go to thrift and consignment shops and see what is available sometimes hand made by other people. And i am now into wool so handmade by me is what i am hoping for! This is why i would love to win Stacy West’s new book Christmas at Buttermilk Basin! I am a huge fan and love every single thing Stacy makes!! The projects in this book incorporate small quilts with wool, how perfect!!! Thanks for a chance to win!!!
—Carmen Montmarquet on June 12, 2019Carmen
I have mostly hand made with a sprinkle of store bought.
—Linda Lawson on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both. Love making handmade decorations and I definite need a tree skirt. M
—SherryG on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both. Love making handmade decorations and I definite need a tree skirt.
—SherryG on June 12, 2019Most of my decor is store bought but I have a few handmade ornaments. My goal is to add many more handmade items to our tree this year – and maybe have more than one tree!
—Shirley Guzzi on June 12, 2019I don’t put a tree up anymore. But I still love putting the items I’ve made out around the house, it still looks festive.
—DEE WILCOX on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both. Thou the handmade ones are the most special…especially if my grown kids made them when they were young.
—Kristie M Michalowski on June 12, 2019A mix of handmade and store bought, with most of the hand made purchased at Christmas bazaars or hand me down family items. Hope to add my own handmade to the mix!
—Jetta on June 12, 2019Most of Christmas items are store bought, but must look handmade/primitive. I have made several stitcheries and snowmen as well as quilts, tablerunners and a wool candle mat. My handmade items are the most special. Since all are made with previous time and love, they truly mean the most. I love Stacy’s wool patterns and will be making all of the vintage truck series. So relaxing and so fun! Can’t wait to see Buttermilk Basin’s new Christmas book! Thank you for all your wonderful patterns and your very clever ideas!
—Sue Schranz on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are handmade !
—Kris on June 12, 2019A good mix of both! I collect the Jim Shore Santas, and I make (or have made) crocheted snowflakes, hand- and machine-stitched ornaments, one wool-applique Santa framed picture, and a Christmas quilt.
—Dottie MACOMBER on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both handmade and store-bought.
—Angela Little on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of handmade and store-bought decorations.
—MoeWest on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both! Lots of vintage decorations also that belonged to my Grandmother.
—Jody Randall on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are hand made over the past 53 years of marriage. I can remember when and where I was while making almost every item I use and it brings back such sweet memories. I also make decorations for my children and grandchildren. I think I will also start putting them in with the next generation baby quilts I am making for the “someday” great grandchildren.
—Barbara Daniel on June 12, 2019Mine is a nice mix of homemade and store bought. I love the designs in this publication and would love to add to my Christmas stash and play with this.
—Marsha Houk on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both.
—Sylvia on June 12, 2019I use the eclectic method for Christmas decorating. I love handmade gifts and decorations. Would definitely love and use Stacy’s book to add to my decorations/collections!❤️❤️❤️
—Linda E on June 12, 2019My house is a nice mixture of both vintage and new 🙂
—Bonny L Schmid on June 12, 2019I love working with wool also! Love the texture and colors!
I have a lot of store bought ornaments and such, but my favorites are my porcelain nativity set which was made by my grandmother many years ago, and my quilted wallhangings that I’ve made myself.
—Linda Hahn on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both handmade and store-bought Christmas decor, but my favorite things are the handmade items. Always. Thank you, Martingale, for this giveaway! Buttermilk Basin is an all time favorite!
—Linda B. on June 12, 2019I have more store bought decorations than handmade, but I am slowly trying to change this.
—DebrafromMD on June 12, 2019I have mostly homemade on my tree, from hand made to bead kits. I do a lot of sewing and quilting, so all the rooms in my house have homemade decorations, from quilts of all sizes to the quilted-appliqued curtains. I also crochet and embroider.
—KAREN E HAWKINS on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are both home made and store bought- I also love fresh greenery to decorate with
—Karen H on June 12, 2019My Christmas decor is a mix of both.
—Cheryl Nichols on June 12, 2019My Christmas decorations are a mix of both store bought and handmade. Being the daughter of a long-time quilter, I have many "inherited" pieces that Mom left for me to care for.
—Sara Ballentine on June 12, 2019A good share of my Christmas decorations are home made. I love decorations with homemade.
—Kristie on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both!
—Maureen Haynes on June 12, 2019A mixture of both. But handmade is definitely pushing store bought out.
—Lisa on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both. But I like to add at least one homemade item each year.
—Debbie on June 12, 2019My Christmas decorations are a mix of handmade, purchased, vintage and newer. I use lots of quilts I have made, lots or Santa’s, and two trees, one tiny and one giant.
—Jean Etheridge on June 12, 2019I think I have a good mix of both. Love Stacy’s designs!
—Karen D Martin on June 12, 2019I have mostly handmade Christmas decor; some made by my mom, and sisters. I love it all, no matter how old! I do have a very special little box that belonged to my Grandma, it contains some small, very old ornaments that I use every year on a small tree. I love remembering all the Christmases past, when I would help her put these on her small tree!
—Mary T on June 12, 2019The patterns in this book are beautiful!! I would so love to win this book and make Christmas decorations for my home and for gifts for others who I know would enjoy them! Great way to pay if forward if I were to win this book. I have a mix of Christmas decorations that are store bought and decorations that are made by me. Thank you for the opportunity to enter our. This drawing for a chance to win this beautiful book! Kelly
—Kelly R. on June 12, 2019I love ALL of Stacy’s work and have been following Buttermilk Basin’s increased success over the past few years . They susdenly seemed to take off, deservedly so due to their awesome patterns, and generous and loving spirit. Way to go!
—Shelly Sandy on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both. thanks for the chance at a great giveaway
—Thunder on June 12, 2019Lots of both mixed with handmade items from my mother. Those are cherished by all.
—Barbara on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both but treasure the handmade the most!
—Kate on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is handmade.
—Judith Martinez on June 12, 2019My Christmas decorations are a mix of both.
—Denise Cabral on June 12, 2019I LOVE her designs. I am somewhat new to wool applique, but I love it. I am sure my family will love the gifts made from this book!
—Donna Olson on June 12, 2019Hi, it’s a mix of both! I do make a lot of handmade gifts for Christmas gifts though. Stacy’s new book is like comfort food, all her designs are so homey with warm feels! Thank you
—Teri P on June 12, 2019My Christmas decor is a mixture of both!
—Rose Clearwaters on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is store bought…..but I am slowly adding handmade projects to the decor. Handmade is the best!
—Jacqueline Celestine on June 12, 2019Most of mine are those I inherited from my mother, who received several each year for years and years as Christmas presents from me. They have come full circle and are much loved.
—Annie C on June 12, 2019I have vintage decor and a little bit of new and love the handmade pieces.
—Tina Witherell on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both. I love making ornaments.
—Kaye on June 12, 2019Mostly storebought with the Christmas lights. But I hang up my Christmas quilts for display as well.
—Joann on June 12, 2019My Christmas decor is both handmade and vintage, quilted and hooked.
—Gail Mackay on June 12, 2019Love working with wool and these patterns are so inspirational!! Can’t wait to make them.
—Shirley N on June 12, 2019My projects are of the half complete at home so hence, tend to purchase hand made items at quilt show boutiques! Lol
—Pat W on June 12, 2019My Christmas decor is a mix of handmade and purchased; old and new; antique and modern!
—Diana Pals on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both. I have been doing embroidery for 50 years and can’t wait to try your way of blanket stitch. Makes lots of sense.
—Kimberly on June 12, 2019Most of my decorations are homemade. I have quilts everywhere, but not all the tree ornaments are homemade. They are an eclectic group of love over the years. PS I did finish "Bringing Home the Tree". Loved doing it.
—Linda Pickenpaugh on June 12, 2019My decorating is mixture hand made with purchased fill ins. I love working with wool and always need new ideas
—Betty on June 12, 2019A mixture of both.
—Teresa Sanders on June 12, 2019I love Christmas, who doesn’t? Wool applique is easier because you don’t have to turn the edges under and it doesn’t unravel as easily. Love the new book!
—Arliene Zeigler on June 12, 2019Homemade! I have lived in the same house for 41 years! Each year I add something homemade to the collection… or make craft gifts for family & friends… it adds up! I have a large collection of wool… maybe Stacy will inspire this year’s holiday additions…
—Gina Milano on June 12, 2019My Christmas decor is a mixture of both, collected since childhood. I’ve never done much in the way of quilted items for the holidays, though… I think this book just might change that!
—LissaM on June 12, 2019Almost all of my decorations are vintage or homemade.
—Tasha Taylor on June 12, 2019My Christmas decorations are all handmade by me. Many of them are Stacy patterns going back many years. The newChristmas book looks beautiful!
—Mary Jean Price on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both.
—Susan Griffith on June 12, 2019A mixture of both, but my handmade wool decor is my favourite. Love to win.
—Delores Wagg on June 12, 2019Many of my Christmas decorations are handmade from the ornaments on the tree to the holiday quilts. Most are made by me but some are gifts from family and friends or purchased from artists/crafters. They are all special and I love opening the holiday boxes where they are stored. I do have things that are store bought too.
Stacy’s book captures the holiday spirit I love so much.
—Charlotte Schindler on June 12, 2019Hi! I have a mix of both but each year I love to add more self made bits and bobs. This book would surely give me an inclination to start earlier and make more. 😁
—Sandra Townley on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is handmade.
—MaryAnn40422 on June 12, 2019I have a mix of store bought and handmade, most of the homemade comes from Buttermilk Basin.
—Fran Ricci on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both – especially ornaments picked up on our travels mixed with those made by crafty friends. I’ve made a few of Stacy’s patterns – mostly easy and always fun.
—Mona on June 12, 2019Most of what I display each year is handmade, but I’ve also got a couple of totes full of purchased glass ornaments that I can’t seem to part with.
—Elizabeth M. on June 12, 2019I’ve got a mix. Occasionally I make things for neighbors to use 😉
—Karen on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both store bought and handmade Christmas decor.
—Virginia in AK on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both. I had more hand crafted but lots a lot of them when we had a flood in our basement. Now it’s time to start over and I love working in wool.
—Mary Jane Neveu on June 12, 2019Most is store bought, but I wish more was homemade.
—Linda B. on June 12, 2019I would say I have a mix of both.
—Jocelyn on June 12, 2019Most of my holiday decor is handmade, except for the menorah.
—Karen on June 12, 2019Ours is a mix of handmade and store bought, heavy on the handmade. Love Stacy’s wool designs!
—Mary Fitzgerald on June 12, 2019My Christmas decorations are a mix. I’d love to use your new book to add to them!
—Carol Ellingson on June 12, 2019I feel I have a good blend of both with quite a bit of vintage thrown in. I have many things that were my grandmother’s, mom’s and mother-in-law’s. Those items are very precious to me. I also have the first ornaments my husband and I bought for our first Christmas. We have been married 46years. Every year when we would decorate the tree with our kids, I would say where each ornament came from or who made it, and when I would get to those I would say these were our first ornaments. After a few years I would get to those and the kids would say “ I know those are your first ornaments, we know” it has been a joke ever since. LOVE CHRISTMAS
—Lori T on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both – makes it more homey
—Kathy Luehrs on June 12, 2019I love Christmas decorations and I have a good mix of homemade and “store” bought decorations (most are antiques picked up at auctions or flea markets). Each year I try to add to my collection.
—Deb F on June 12, 2019Unfortunately, most of my Christmas decorations are store bought. Although, most of my Christmas gifts are handmade.
—Madeline on June 12, 2019I have a mixture of both handmade and store bought
—Lori S. on June 12, 2019I have alittle of both decorations. From some special ones our children made in school to the ones I buy every year. I have quite the collection that I love to unwrap and display every Christmas. This is is a special time of year in the Graham household.
—Rosemarie on June 12, 2019Christmas in our home is a mix of handmade and store bought decorations. The handmade items mostly exemplify winter so they can be left us more several months.
—Katherine K Morvay on June 12, 2019Year round it is a mixture of both but more home made than not
—Daisy Miller on June 12, 2019Its a mix of new and old! I have never tried Buttermilk Basin before and this would be great!
—Sandra Thornock on June 12, 2019A mix. I don’t have a real or artificial tree–mine is a quilt!
—Diana O on June 12, 2019I definitely have a good mix of both!!
—Christy N on June 12, 2019My Christmas decorations are mainly store bought with a few homemade items. This book has some really cute ideas that I could get inspired to try. Love the details of each project. Thanks for the opportunity of a chance to win.
—LeahK on June 12, 2019My Christmas decor is a pretty even mixture of both. Loving more handmade items these days.
—Lisa Ancona on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of Christmas decorations. As I have a calico cat that like to play with shiny things, I have replaced the glass with fabric ornaments.
—Marilynn on June 12, 2019Most of my decorations are homemade. Whether it is something my kids have made, friends or myself. Love homemade decos!
—Kathy on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both homemade and store bought. Even some from my childhood that I cherish. I love to make handmade gifts. This book looks like comfort food for the soul!
—Lois Jackson on June 12, 2019I have a mixture of both!
—Marilyn Fite on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both!
—Mary Kastner on June 12, 2019I am seventy six now and still a big Christmas giver.I live on social S I make all my gifts, does my heart good to be able to do this. My family looks forward to Christmas to see what GRanny has been working on I love the the things I have seen. Thank u
—Nancy Stockton on June 12, 2019I have a mixture of both but probably two thirds is homemade!
—Pat Braun on June 12, 2019I have a mixture of both, but my heart yearns for the homemade! I would much rather give or receive a homemade gift…so special! This book looks wonderful and I would love to have one!
—Nancye on June 12, 2019My Christmas decor is a mixture of both. I’m so excited about Stacy’s new book since it offers a variety of sizes of projects with her creative flair. I love following her on Instagram and through her website. I’m looking forward to using this book for many of the ideas to give as gifts. Thanks, Stacy for continuing to wow us!
—Debbie on June 12, 2019Most of my "accent" Christmas Decoration is "home-made". Buttermilk Basin has given inspiration to begin this years gift giving.
—Vail on June 12, 2019My Christmas is a mixture of store bought and my crafting. I LOVE CHRISTmas! To think that God came to earth as baby Jesus just for us. I thank Him for what little talent I have to make gifts and treasures. I’m not good but I love crafting.
—Anita Napier on June 12, 2019I have mainly store bought decorations but would like to add more handmade decorations.
—Rita on June 12, 2019My Christmas décor is a mixture store bought, handmade by me and my children and grandchild, and also handmade items from family and friends! It is all very precious to me.
—Linda A Foust on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both handmade and store-bought Christmas decorations.
—ANN BRASSELL on June 12, 2019I have a mix of bought and hand made and love them all.
—Mary Beth McKelvey on June 12, 2019I have a mix of about 50/50, but a lot that I have bought were purchased at area art shows.
—sue atkins on June 12, 2019I have a mix of store bought and handmade(not all by my hands), but I’m working on the handmade.
—Cindy F on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are either family heirlooms that I have inherited from my grandparents, wool and quilted decorations that my mother or I have made and some purchased items to go along with the decor. I love to decorate for Christmas and start right after Thanksgiving. I wait until then because the family is all here and enjoys helping with the tree. I have already picked out a number of projects in this book and can’t wait to start them. Thank you for offering this giveaway.
—Ellen Fox on June 12, 2019I’ve got a mix of both and love them all. This looks like a book I need to own!
—DeeAnn Fuchs on June 12, 2019Love the book and luck to all who enter!
—Betsy D. on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both. All my friends and family know I appreciate handmade so they generally give me decorations they think I would really love.
—Vickie Keith on June 12, 2019Some store bought stuff I just couldn’t pass up and a whole lot of handmade. The handmade items first began when my sons were small…that’s 40 years ago. I just keep adding to it every year, plus I give away a lot. Also I make stuff for the Pennsylvania House Museum gift shop in Springfield Ohio as a labor of love, those are my own designs.
—Pat Nowicki on June 12, 2019Everything is home made. It is a family tradition that goes back as far as my great grandmother and I thought it would be great to pass it along to my 6 children and my now, so far, 6 grandchildren. From New Years to Christmas and everything that is in between we have decorations that have been made by tiny hands, adult hands arthritic hands and hands that are long gone from this world. But each and every one hold such a wonderful memory and for that I feel blessed.
—Valerie Ferguson on June 12, 2019My Christmas decorations are a combination of homemade and store bought. I love the designs of Stacy West.
—Peggy Wise on June 12, 2019Our Christmas tree is filled with ornaments made by both my hubby and me…from beautiful snowflakes made on my embroidery machine to patchwork cuties…to half eaten gingerbread men and gals. There are Christmas quilts throughout, and my prized snowmen and gal cookie jars atop the kitchen cabinets. The cookie jars remain there all year round. Love the book, and woolen ornaments would be a welcome addition to our tree.
—Jani on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both! But, I love to make it and I give a ton of gifts away. I love this book. Noel would be my first project from this book.
—Naomi Stewart on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both. This book would be wonderful for inspiration. Thanks.
—Kathie Curley on June 12, 2019I have a mix of homemade and store bought
—Sharon on June 12, 2019Initially I would have thought homemade, but when I really think about it, I have a mix of both. I love my nutcrackers as much as all my handmade quilts and ornaments.
—Brenda C on June 12, 2019We decorate the tree with handmade ornaments! The new book 📚 looks great!
—Sharon on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both. I really like a lot of items in the book so I guess my library is going to grow…
—Cindy on June 12, 2019Mostly handmade.
—LizF on June 12, 2019I have a mix of old & new store bought ornaments but lots of homemade quilts, wallhangings and ornaments.
—Robin McDaniel on June 12, 2019Our decorations are a mix of both and go in every room in the house.
—Pat on June 12, 2019We have a mix of ornaments. We inherited some from parents, cute store bought ones for the kids when they were little and now for the past 20 years I handmade a personal ornament for each of our children and grandchildren and of course, one for my hubby! It’s a good thing we decorate 3 trees!
—Joan Millett on June 12, 2019Our decorations are a mixture of handmade and purchased. Many are of my husband ‘s collection of Santa’s.
—Pat on June 12, 2019Christmas decor at my house is a mix of store bought and homemade treasures.
—Mary Lou on June 12, 2019Ummm… mostly store bought, but would love to make the Christmas tree truck pillow!
—Jean on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are a mix of both. I have many little things my son has made through school and I put that out each year,
—Cinda Thompson on June 12, 2019The majority of my decorations are handmade. I always love to add new Christmas pieces to what I have each year. I really like this book!
—Teresa on June 12, 2019We have a mixture of both. A collection of ornaments from our travels and homey handcrafted items.
—Paula T on June 12, 2019Mix of store-bought and handmade.
—Ashley on June 12, 2019Mostly a mixture of both. The older I get, the less decorating I do. Love the Noel banner!
—Janet T on June 12, 2019Most of our Christmas decor was hand crafted and once we down sized it has become moreso as one has to get picky in choice of display items, having less space. Naturally the ‘made with love’ items as most important. I would dearly enjoy this new book, thank you for making the oportunity to attempt to win the prize!
—Betty Paschal on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both but it leans more towards handmade, both my own and from friends.
—Gloria on June 12, 2019It’s a mix of both
—Jenny on June 12, 2019My house is decorated at Christmas from top to bottom with a good mix of both handmade and store bought items.
—Darliss Peabody on June 12, 2019I have a mixture of both. I love making decorations, but can’t part with the ones I’ve bought or got as gifts.
—Kris on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both. I have a lot that my kids made which mean the most to me.
—Pam on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is store or craft show purchases. Of course the kiddo’s handmade projects from school, have to put those out every year!! No that I’m retired I should get busy and create some with this beautiful inspiration!!!
—Carrie on June 12, 2019I have some of both. I have a lot that my kids have made which are my favorite.
—Pam on June 12, 2019Some of my Christmas decor stays up all year — and I have both handmade and store bought.
—Carol Schon on June 12, 2019Love Buttermilk Basin books and patterns. My decorations include many handmade as well as some store bought.
—Bette on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both but almost all of my tree ornaments are handmade. I try to add new ones every year.
—Cathy W on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is handmade, created over many years.
—Laura M on June 12, 2019I love Christmas & have a good mix of both!
—Liz Smith on June 12, 2019Handmade, of course!
—Suzanne Cooper on June 12, 2019I’m a mix it up sort of gal. Love the feeling of handmade but the ease of buying new too.
—Cathie D on June 12, 2019My Christmas décor is a good mix of both handmade and store bought. :o)
—Cheryl R. on June 12, 2019Lovely ideas in this new book–would enjoy having it. The blanket stitch really sets off the applique work. I first learned to use blanket stitch as a little girl doing applique on dishtowels and pillows. Your wool fabrics have such beautiful colors and look so "touchable" in your projects!
—Margaret C on June 12, 2019I have some of both, but the store bought ornaments have to look really unique: items I could not make and yet still have that "really crafty" look….. New book has items that are quite doable and have that quaint country look and the best time of the year that I love. Great childhood memories !
—Theresa on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both – things my children made, things I made, and things I couldn’t resist buying 😉
—Chris on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both!
—Susan K. on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both bought and handmade Christmas decorations. Love Buttermilk Basin!
—Cindy Hoover on June 12, 2019Handmade. I enjoy making Holiday decor.
—Sharon Aurora on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both. Love the xmas season.
—Sandi Kelly on June 12, 2019I also have a mix of both, but am gradually replacing the store-bought with hand made. And I’m giving hand made to family members too.
—SandyMay on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both, but I especially like the handmade ones.
—Debby on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both including those wonderfully made ornaments made by my boys over 30 years ago…..memories are priceless, aren’t they?
—Jeanne P on June 12, 2019A good mix of both. I’m just getting into wool, so hopefully there will be some beautiful decor this season.
—Nancy on June 12, 2019I have a mixture. Over the years I’m able to add more handmade items. They are the best!
—Delinda on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both. When my children were growing up we made different ornaments for the tree each year and I still have some of those.
—Pamela Jones on June 12, 2019I have a mix of vintage, handmade and new. Old memories and new can go together.
—Marlene S on June 12, 2019We usually add something new every Christmas but having the heirlooms and handmade items are part of our collection.
—Jeanette S on June 12, 2019My Christmas decor is a mixture of store bought and handmade.
—Margaret Dalmer on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both. I have some Christopher Radko ornaments that I love.
—Caryn S on June 12, 2019I have lots of handmade Christmas decorations and also pick up things at garage sales. I’ve made a few of BBs free wool appliqué items and LOVE them!
—Gladys on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both.
—Debra Freese on June 12, 2019my Christmas decorations are mostly handmade either by me or purchased at craft shows from people who made them. Some of them are very old but I still put them out at Christmas. I would really enjoy making projects from this book.
—Peggy Marine on June 12, 2019I have a mixture of both, but definitely prefer the handmade ❤️
—Lois on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is handmade with a sprinkling of store bought. Most of the store bought has been gifts from my elementary school students. I love working with wool. It is so relaxing and forgiving. Thanks for sharing.
—Audrey on June 12, 2019I have hesitated to use wool for quilts. This book might help me get over that. I have a good mix of both store bought and home made decorations.
—Kathy B on June 12, 2019Christmas is my favorite holiday. Love to make Christmas quilts, and wall hangings. Since both my children have families of their own, I’ve given them the decorations they grew up with. I have a few that I still use – combination of purchased and made. Thank you for this give-away. This books looks amazing.
—Shirley on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of store bought and handmade Christmas decorations.
—Linda DiVall on June 12, 2019I have a good mix and would love your new Christmas at Buttermilk Basin book to add to my homemade assortment.
—Judith L Graham on June 12, 2019My decorations are a combination of store bought and home made. I would love to try some wool applique. I have never tried it.
—Joanne L Wilson on June 12, 2019I have a good mix.
—Judith L Graham on June 12, 2019I would love to have more homemade with patterns from your book.
—Judith L Graham on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both.
—Judy Sanders on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is handmade. LOVE the coziness of it all.
—Jo Anne Lane on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is a mixture of both. I have made quite a bit myself and purchased other handmade items.
—Louise H on June 12, 2019My decorations for Christmas are a mixture of both store-bought and handmade, but as the years go by, anything new that I add to the mix is handmade!!
—Vicki Sprain on June 12, 2019A mix, but I wish I could have ALL handmade!
—Maria Goetz on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both. The homemade ones are my favorite!
—elr on June 12, 2019I love the Christmas decorations,I’ll be able to start them during the summer and think about the December weather is like .here in New England! When it’s extreme humidity and hot here n the summer!
—Nancy Kovaleski on June 12, 2019My decoration are a mixture of bought and made. I seem to keep the handmade one made ones longer!
—lana mason on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both-love the lodge look especially at Christmas!!
—Kelly Backhus on June 12, 2019My Christmas decorations are a mix of hand-made and bought.
—Jane Larke on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is handmade, by me or by others. Some of my greatest treasures are the ornaments my children made and now my grandchildren are adding to the collection!
—Robin McGuire on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas gifts are handmade.
—ELIZABETH WILSON on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both hand made and store bought. The most cherished are the hand made ones.
—Nancy N on June 12, 2019I love Christmas, and my décor changes every year, as I have a mixed décor! I love switching things around each year, using my collectons in a different way!
—Pat Klem on June 12, 2019I have a mixture of both!
—Lee on June 12, 2019Store bought usually in total desperation.
—Heather Miles on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are hand made, either by my children or friends. It is time for me to add some of my own to my decorations and to give to my grandchildren as they go out on their own.
—Pat Edmiston on June 12, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both
—Cristina on June 12, 2019I love working with wool and all the designs from Buttermilk Basin and would love to win this wonderful book!
—JOANN KLIEWER on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are hand made. I love Stacy’s designs and really enjoy working with wool.
—Diana DeWitt on June 12, 2019I’m sort of a newcomer to working with wool. Buttermilk Basin has so many cute patterns that inspire me to get stitchin’. I have a good mix of homemade and storebought Christmas Decor. With more time on my hands now to spend quilting and stitchin’ wool projects, I may have more homemade by this Christmas!
—Debby O'Malley on June 12, 2019Thanks for all your fantastic ideas and stitching materials, would love to win the new book!
I have a good mix of both!
—Cynthia on June 12, 2019After many years I have a good mix of handmade and store bought. In the early years it was mostly handmade because we couldn’t afford store bought.
—Janice Hixon on June 12, 2019Most decorations are store bought but I finally decided to make a Christmas quilt. Now I’m planning a second one. Don’t know why I waited so long! This looks like a great book, just like all of Buttermilk Basin’s projects.
—Sharon Ray on June 12, 2019Lots of homemade but a mix of both.
—Wendy on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both. Many are ornaments that my mom made, but the most treasured are the ones that my children and the nieces and nephews made over the years.
—Barbara Snyder on June 12, 2019I make most of my Christmas decorations and most of my gifts so this book would be great for adding some newly made items this year.
—Tracey Roberts on June 12, 2019Most of mine is store bought but I’m working on changing the percentage!
—Patricia Goodgaine on June 12, 2019I have a good mixture of handmade and store bought. Every year I buy a glittery old fashioned gold"ish" ornament to add to our collection. We’re partial to reindeer and angels.
—Deanna on June 12, 2019Christmas is my favorite time of the year. My decorations is a mixture of store bought , children’s school creations, some from family, and some created by myself. I can’t wait to see this book for mysel and create some memorable Christmas decorations for family, friends and my home.
—Bonita scruggs on June 12, 2019mixed but mostly handmade
—Laura Wernet on June 12, 2019a mix of both
—Donna Pearson on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are a mix of home made and store bought.
—Rosemary on June 12, 2019I`ve got a mix of both but mainly homemade made by my friends,family or myself.
—Clare on June 12, 2019Mostly store bought, unfortunately.
—Carol M on June 12, 2019I’ve a good mix of both. The quilts, stockings, and some of the ornaments are all hand made. I even do my own floral and wreath arrangements. (I’m really into Santas!)
—Lerlene Nevaril on June 12, 2019Hi Some of my Christmas décor is handmade as I love to quilt and cross-stitch and
—Ginnie Adams on June 12, 2019have lots of homemade ornaments from years ago when I did more "crafty" type things. I made a different ornament each year for years and gave them to my sister’s children. Please pick me, I’d love to do some wool projects. thanks much. Ginnie Adams
Most of my décor is store bought but I love finding vintage Christmas items and putting special ornaments on the tree that my children have received through the years.
—Cindy Berry on June 12, 2019would love to have your new book. Wool is so petty and I hope to gt started on a project soon.
—Gracie Adams on June 12, 2019I have a good mixture of both but the homemade is some of my favorite.
—Rilla Burnham on June 12, 2019I have a little of both now. I still have a lot of ornaments especially from when we were first married and made a lot of them. Also Xmas tree skirts and pillows too
—Barbara Lotthammer on June 12, 2019Handmade. I love sewing and crafting.
—Karen on June 12, 2019I have a combination of both.
—Judy on June 12, 2019Each year, I decorated with my sons Christmas art and craft decorations made in school. As time went on, these decorations wore out and I supplemented with store bought ones. I have had them so long that I am tired of looking at them! Besides that, I want my decorations not to look like the same ole – same ole!! I would love the book Christmas at Buttermilk Farms as inspiration to work on beautiful handcrafted projects.
—D on June 12, 2019I am retired and after my farmer
mom passed away, I now want to do some handwork that she did as a young woman. I am so excited and would love your book!
After a life time of moves, floods, life….it’s a few very special handmade treasures. My favorite is a pair of Norwegian mittens my mother wore. Actually, I keep them up year around with a pair of worn out leather mitts my dad wore. Mom played Christmas music in July to keep the spirit alive year ’round. Christmas love to all, today!
—B Campbell on June 12, 2019Handmade! Love to do it!
—Terri Barton on June 12, 2019Sad to say but most of my Christmas decor is store bought. I would love to have this book and start making my Christmas decorations
—Lynda on June 12, 2019I have a big mix of both. I collect vintage Christmas items, a lot from my childhood. Now I make quilts, stockings, wreaths, floral decorations,etc. My mother collected Santas and Snowmen and I have several of those. I really still love the Christmas season so would so enjoy winning the book.
—Sharon Lowy on June 12, 2019I have a mix of half and half but I’m hoping to tip the balance and be more hand/home made this year. I need to start tomorrow to be finished in time my list keeps getting longer!
—Samantha Johnson on June 12, 2019I have a mixture of store bought and handmade Christmas decorations. Many have been used and loved for several generations. I want to continue this tradition with my children.
—Kathy Kanauer on June 12, 2019Mixture of both. Thank you so much!
—Diane Beavers on June 12, 2019My treasured holiday decorations are made by hand. However, I do buy ones that I just can’t resist.
—Cheryl Krutzfeldt on June 12, 2019Almost all are handmade.
—Denise Campbell on June 12, 2019A mix but a lot of homemade.
—Ann R on June 12, 2019This book is beautiful! There is nothing better than hand made. I make most of my Christmas gifts and would love to get this book.
—MaryB on June 12, 2019Homemade especially with wool from kids wool slack,vests,wool skirts,,many young hands make light work for all the ornamental projects.I am trying to do the Candycane can’t wait to see if I win the book next step if I don’t is purchase it.HOPE I WIN
—grace lynne mulcahey on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas and Halloween decor is a good mix of both handmade and store bought. Although, recently I’ve been making more!
—Gail F on June 12, 2019I have a great mix and love them all. Would love to win this book. Thank you!
—Audrey Ford on June 12, 2019I love handmade decorations! I have many of my own and other’s, it really adds a homey feel to our house at Christmas! I love Stacy’s projects! I love working with wool applique! Thanks, Sandy Reese June 12, 2019
—Sandra K Reese on June 12, 2019I make most of my holiday decorations and love making anything Christmas. My favorite gift to give or receive is handmade.
—Barb on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is handmade. I try to add something each year. Would love to have the book for this year’s project.
—Tess McCarthy on June 12, 2019My Christmas decor is a mix of store bought and homemade, but even the store bought has memories. One of the joys of Christmas is retelling the stories behind all of the decorations.
—Robert Stanulis on June 12, 2019I have a mix, also hand me downs from Grandparents.
—Sunnie on June 12, 2019I have a mixture of handmade and store bought.
—Anne on June 12, 2019Old santa is what I love. These things are awesome.
—Patricia Wilkinson on June 12, 2019I love love everything they do !!!!!
—Fay on June 12, 2019Their work is so inspiring.
—Fay on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both but if I had these beauties the balance might shift!
—Lynn on June 12, 2019I have a mix of both.
—Emily Cossins on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are hand made as I love Christmas and like to put a lot of me into it.
—tina bodel on June 12, 2019I have some of both
—Barbara Morse on June 12, 2019Most my Christmas is handmade with a little of store bought tossed in.
—Lynette Wilson on June 12, 2019Love your designs! The first thing I’d make is the Joy Snowman ⛄️!!! And your little red car is adorable!
—Diane Neufeld on June 12, 2019My Christmas decor is a mixture of both handmade and store purchased. Thanks for the great giveaway!
—Bonnie on June 12, 2019Most of mine is store bought. Have accumulated some lovely patterns, many of Stacy’s to do in wools and they are just waiting for me to get them done. I have some wools that would work well with patterns in this new book; so would love to be the winner!!
—Nancy on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas is a good mix of both.
—Sandy Koenig on June 12, 2019My only Christmas decir is a purchased porcelain Nativity scene in our lighted window. We don’t have a decorated tree, but I think a quilted tree wall hanging and a Christmas theme bedspread would be good projects for me to make.
—Martha O. on June 12, 2019A good mix of both, but love the handmade with all the memories!
—Christy on June 12, 2019Almost all my decorations are handmade. I love them.
—Ann P on June 12, 2019This book looks like so much fun! I’m a fan of Buttermilk Basin. Can’t wait to get my hands on this one! Thank you for offering.
—Diane Baldwin on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both, but plan on changing that soon!
—Robin M on June 12, 2019I have a pretty good mix of both! Thanks for the chance to win Stacy’s new book- I love her designs!
—Pam P on June 12, 2019I have a good mix of both. I try to make at least one new Christmas item every year.
—Betty on June 12, 2019Lovely book. I have a mix but would like to add more hand-made.
—Catherine Gill on June 12, 2019I have a mix of handmade and store bought, new and vintage. The vintage to bring back the childhood memories and the new store bought for those items that are just ooh so cute!!!
—Gale P on June 12, 2019Mostly handmade and lots of recycled wool. So fun to do and I love to embellish!
—Susan on June 12, 2019Most of my decorations are hand-me-downs from when we were first married, some are store bought and some are hand made by my children from elementary school. Been married over 50 yrs, so you know that they are valued and old.
—jean howard on June 12, 2019My handmade Christmas decorations are taking over the store bought ones.
—Jan Scherbinski on June 12, 2019My Christmas decor is half store bought & half self-made. I love wool appliqué and would like to try some of Stacy’s patterns!
—Judy F on June 12, 2019I think I have more handmade items, I love to make things for Christmas and gifts for family and friends.
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—Debbie St. Germain on June 12, 2019We have a mix of both. Thanks for the chance to win!
—Lisa on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas Décor is handmade. I love to create. I have tried most creative outlets, but quilting is by far my favorite.
—Diane Kimber on June 12, 2019Our Christmas decor is mostly handmade. The tree is filled with bought decorations.
—Diana Soeken on June 12, 2019Would like to change things a bit this book would be a great inspiration!
I have a mixture of store bought and homemade and always trying to add more homemade. The new book would make some great new handmade decorations. Love Christmas!
—LaVonne Kruse on June 12, 2019Handmade
—Monica Gerhart on June 12, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are handmade, I love making them for friends and family
—Kerry Grose on June 12, 2019Great projects. I would love to make something new for decorating. Thanks.
—Deborah Urich on June 13, 2019I have a mixture of both as I knitted my husbands Christmas stocking and made our children’s Christmas stockings as well as some other decorations, but I also collected Christmas houses and Hallmark ornaments as well as some other purchased ornaments and items over the years.
—Gail B on June 13, 2019My holiday decor is mostly handmade with maybe 25% being store bought. Love Buttermilk Basin Patterns – have a pretty good collection but could always use more!
—Rhonda McAninley on June 13, 2019I have both, but most of the bought is vintage. I have a lot of hand made, I love making Christmas decorations for myself and as gifts.⛄🎄
—Karen on June 13, 2019I love Christmas and many of my decorations are handmade! I love this book!
—Diane on June 13, 2019My decorations are a mix of store bought and handmade. I must admit there is something special about the handmade items.
—Betsy P. on June 13, 2019A mix of both!! A lot of Buttermilk Basin projects, a lot of vintage and some new! It’s definitely my favorite holiday to decorate for 🎄
—Holly Stockman on June 13, 2019Thanks for the opportunity to win Stacy’s newest book!
I have a very good mix of both!
—Susan Putman on June 13, 2019All of my Christmas decor is handmade. And Im working on doing the same for my kids. There are so many things in Stacy’s book that I want to make. I better get my hands on a co0y so I can get started.
—Bridgidk on June 13, 2019My Christmas decor is a mixture of both.
—Judy on June 13, 2019My Christmas decor is a mix – the catch is that all of my store-bought decorations are antiques, and all of my handmade decorations are not made by me, but by my mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. I suppose I should start making some things to add to the tradition!
—Erika B. on June 13, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both but handmade treasures are slowly winning out!
—Penny DeMora on June 13, 2019A good mix of both. A lot of snowmen!
—Laura Carter on June 13, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is homemade. I love to create, especially at Christmas. When I was a young stay at home mom, I always did my own homemade decor and Christmas present. I love working with wool and these love these projects.
—Donna Kennison on June 13, 2019I’ve got a mix of both: store bought and homemade – and some are bought kits and made by hand at home 😉
—Barb in MI on June 13, 2019Thank you!
I have a good mix of handmade, antique and purchased specialities. Love Christmas decorations!
—Pennydiane on June 13, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is handmade. I love sewing for Christmas!
—Linda Webster on June 13, 2019I have been quilting for 28 years but wool is still new to me. I have only tried one project. I think I love working with it. And, Christmas! Whats not to love?
—Cynthia Wood on June 13, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are store bought although I am trying to change that to homemade.
—Judith Carlon on June 13, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both.
—Kathy h on June 13, 2019A little bit of every thing…happyness04431@yahoo.com
—Anna brown on June 13, 2019I have a mix of both but I keep making more each year. I love Christmas décor and love to make as much as I can!
—Marsha Burwash on June 13, 2019We’ve gathered a good mix of both handmade and vintage/prim bought Christmas decor!!!!
—Kim Marie Quade on June 13, 2019My Christmas decor is a balance of both homemade and store bought. My favorites and the ones I make sure to put up first and leave up the longest are the homemade decorations.
—Julia S on June 13, 2019A mix of both but I’m moving towards all handmade😃
—P Wentworth on June 14, 2019I have a good mix of both homemade and store bought decor
—Elaine L Watkins on June 14, 2019Mostly homemade, and I love it that way!! This looks like a wonderful group of projects!!
—Jacque on June 14, 2019Love the pictures from the book. I have been wanting to make something with wool.
—Sylvia L on June 14, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both!
—Pamela Jones on June 14, 2019I have a mixture of both bought and handmade. Always make something new every year. I would like be this book.
—Aldean on June 14, 2019I have both handmade and store bought. I keep replacing the store bought with handmade as I have time
—Carol B on June 14, 2019I have a mixture of both bought and handmade. Always make something new every year. I would love this book.
—Aldean on June 14, 2019Ours are a mixture of store bought and handmade. This book offers lots of great projects.
—Carol on June 14, 2019Most of my decorations are hand made, either by me or one of my friends. I have fond memories of each one.
—Marie Beers on June 14, 2019Have a combination of both, store bought and handmade. Love the look of handmade décor and tree ornaments. Would love to win a copy of this Buttermilk Basin book
—LizAnn Lizotte on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is handmade, from tree decorations to wall hangings to door pulls to quilts
—Eileen on June 14, 2019I have both. This is the perfect time to start adding to the handmade list. Oh, my first car was a red VW Bug.
—SANDRA BOFF on June 14, 2019Love this book…. can’t have too many decorations for the holidays! "JOY" items are my favorite throughout the year!! Crossing my fingers!
—Sue Kruckenberg on June 14, 2019I have a mixture of both and always fresh greenery throughout my home.
—karen on June 14, 2019Thanks for the preview. This looks like a wonderful book!
A good mixture of both.
—Mary on June 14, 2019I can’t resist almost anything Christmas!
With the exception of glass ornaments and a few wooden carved items, everything is hand made!
—Barbara Bischof on June 14, 2019Love the projects shown, I’ll be making a couple of them!
I’ve got a good mix of both; make new decorations every year and buy a couple of tree decorations to replace those that have seen better days from previous year.
—Annie Hedges on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas is a mixture of store bought and hand made. I’ve recently moved and am starting to collect only those items that are special to me!
—Karen on June 14, 2019A mix of both. these patterns would make a good addition!
—Elaine Swatniki on June 14, 2019My Christmas decor is a mixture of home made items and purchased items from Germany and other countries that I have visited.
—Barbara on June 14, 2019My decor is a mixture of both, and a lot of it!
—Lynn Bohlmann on June 14, 2019I have a mix, but love my home made things, especially the delicate crocheted snowflakes my mother in law stitched years ago. They would look great alongside these wool pieces.
—Kathleen T on June 14, 2019I have a mix of both, but it seems to lean more heavily on the handmade side. And those handmade decorations are my favorites!
—Sharon V. on June 14, 2019I’ve got a mixture of both for my Christmas decorations.
Thanks for the giveaway and chance to win!
—Moira on June 14, 2019In have a mix of both – things my Mom made, I made and the kids made. It is fun!
—Judy Wilson on June 14, 2019Now that I have watched the video I just know my finished products will improve. Love her books and her shop is dreamy. My Christmas decor is mostly antique but I have made many projects from her books for gifts and myself. For myself I age the colors a bit and use antique frames and they are wonderful. And who doesn’t love Christmas!
—Krissy Butorac on June 14, 2019Most of my decor has been made by myself or other family members – which I am SO GRATEFUL FOR!
—Nancy Maher on June 14, 2019Most are store bought or kid made. I would love to have time to make more hand made ones. I also have a few hand made but not by my hands!
—Tina on June 14, 2019I have a good mixture of both
—Nicki Slater on June 14, 2019We enjoy a mixture of both. It is fun to pull out my Christmas table runners and toppers. This year I would like to make a doorknob ornament.
—M Sue Smith on June 14, 2019Christmas is magical!! I have an assortment of handmade (ceramic trees with plastic lights my Mom and I made many years ago) and store bought things as well, but I cherish the handmade items. So many memories. I’d love to get Stacy’s book and make new memories with her beautiful designs!!
—Pam C on June 14, 2019A mixture of both, I am working on changing the balance to hand made.
—Caroline on June 14, 2019A mixture, but mostly store bought.
—Sharon Browne on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas decor and decorations are about a 60/40 handmade to store bought items. I love that handmade look.
—Helen on June 14, 2019Most of my decor is store bought. I do have several tablerunners.
—Lillian K on June 14, 2019Fantastic book – my Christmas decor is a little bit of both.
—Donna W on June 14, 2019Most of my decor is handmade, I love sewing primitive cloth dolls, everything from Raggedys, Angels, snowmen or Santas. I also love sewing small quilts – last year made a snowman table runner with wool applique as well as designed my own Xmas tree skirt with applique snowmen. I absolutely adore Stacy’s new Xmas book, she reminds me of my daughter, whom we lost a few years ago, she had dark hair and that lovely smile and was super creative as well. 💕😊
We’re sorry to hear of your loss, Dianna. Your Christmas projects sound wonderful. –Jenny
—Dianna Michie on June 14, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both. Like to make something new and buy a small decoration each year.
—Teri on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is store bought. I always have big plans to make more but never get too it.
—Janet on June 14, 2019I love your designs and patterns. Would love to be a recipient of your book!
—Karen Qualls on June 14, 2019I have a mix of both, but love homemade better.
—Martha Followill on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas is handmade. I love each one as it has a special memory. I do my stitches like the video and found i love the outcome. Just recently found Buttermilk patterns and love them.
—Rose Landon on June 14, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both, but the homemade items seem so much more special.
—Mary on June 14, 2019I have a mix of both.
—Joye Cox on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is handmade. I think it’s because I can’t refuse a cute Christmas pattern! I am looking forward to the book.
—Karen McMahon on June 14, 2019It is a mix of both. I have quilted runners and wall hangings along with the purchased things. Thanks!
—LisaT on June 14, 2019As I sit here reading this post it is already HOT. It’s going to hit about 113 degrees today. So – – I really need to think about cold weather and Christmas is my favorite time of year. Love the patterns from Buttermilk Basin! I could really use this new book to add to my handmade decorations 🙂 I have a mixture of both. I have Christmas quilts and stockings made by me, my mother, my grandmother and my grandmother in laws. What a heritage I am blessed with!
—Susi on June 14, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both
—Maggie on June 14, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both!
—Maggie on June 14, 2019I have a good mix of both
—Kit on June 14, 2019I have a good mix of both types of Christmas decorations. Most of them are handmade. I try to add a new quilt or table topper or wall hanging each year.
—Sherry Loncar on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are handmade or handed down. I love the memories of Christmas past in my hand me down decorations.
—Robbi Buckled on June 14, 2019I have a mix.
—Vicki Allen on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is handmade. My favourite is making appliqués projects.
—Kathryn Renaud on June 14, 2019I have a mix of both. I enjoy stitching Christmas Gifts for my granddaughters, my sister and friends to decorate their homes. I love all the Christmas patterns out there for hand stitching and quilting as well. I just stocked up on some wool and intend to start working with it soon. I use the blanket stitch both by hand and by machine with my applique. I would love to own that book.
—Barbara Theriault on June 14, 2019Like so many of us, I too have a good mixture of handmade and store bought!
—Carolyn Fulmer on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is made by hand.
—Joyce on June 14, 2019Both homemade and store bought items decorate my home at Christmas. But most of the store bought items are inherited or purchased from antique stores–I like an old fashioned look.
—Barbara Coleman on June 14, 2019I definitely have a mix of Christmas decorations! Thanks for the great giveaways!
—Barb on June 14, 2019I use a mix of both. This book looks like a lot of inspirational ideas. I have only done 1 wool project so far.
—Karen K on June 14, 2019My Christmas decorations are a mix of homemade and store bought. But now that I’m retired from my job outside the home I hope to increase the homemade items in my home.
—Cindy W on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is store bought. I’m working on shifting the balance.
—Judy Palmer on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are homemade. From embroidery to crocheted lace ornaments, I’m one who loves the "homey" touch.
—Kathryn Smotryski on June 14, 2019Most of my holiday decorations are handmade.
—Arlene on June 14, 2019Mine is very mixed–some of both!! I have some vintage felt elves that came with bottles of dish soap–my kids always liked to find them on the tree!
—Barb K on June 14, 2019A mix leaning towards store bought. I have a lot of Hallmark ornaments and love to find something new every year – though in the past 10 years the new may be something homemade by me or another crafter.
—Rosalie on June 14, 2019Most of our Christmas Ornaments are vintage from my Mother’s Christmas ornaments. We have about 4 homemade things, a pillow, a table runner, a wall hanging and a stuffed Christmas tree. The rest are things we bought when my Mom, my 3 sisters and I went on a Christmas ornament shopping spree in San Diego one year when I was about 15 years old.
—Linda on June 14, 2019I have a good mix of both in my holiday decorating.
—Lana D. on June 14, 2019I have a mix of store bought and home made decorations.
—Chris on June 14, 2019My Christmas decor is a good mix of both…
—Jennifer on June 14, 2019My Christmas decorations are hand crafted by family and friends or purchased from crafters and designers. Christmas is about making things to give, for me and my family. We would all love the great ideas in this book!
—Glenna Denman on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas decor that is handmade is cross stitch. I am just getting started on working with wool and really appreciated the video on how to make my stitches even and lay flat. Thank you!
—Barbara Reifsnider on June 14, 2019A mix of both. I like to add a handmade item each year to my Christmas decorations.
—Judy Allen on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is handmade.
—Deb G in VA on June 14, 2019I don’t have a lot of Christmas decor, but it is all homemade. My husband made a wooden tree with dowels sticking out, and I decorate with ornaments from a craft exchange. We love to add clove studded oranges around the house too.
—Carole Holmberg on June 14, 2019I’ve got quite a mixture of items since Christmas is by far my favorite holiday but I would say homemade would make up about 70% of the mix- of course I’ve been doing crafts for the vast majority of my 75 years and my mom and dad contributed their share as well.
—Wendy Bynner on June 14, 2019Hand made
—Linda Christianson on June 14, 2019Most of my items are store-bought. It would be nice to have some handmade ones in the mix.
—Judith Campo on June 14, 2019Most of my newer Christmas decor is homemade.
—Cheri Bergeron on June 14, 2019Most of my decorations are Handmade. I am always looking for a new idea to make.
—Carol Gouveia on June 14, 2019Most is handmade except for the tree decorations. thanks for the wonderful giveaway. I have not worked with wool yet but am wanting to start. this book would be the inspiration I need!
—Renea Yarolim on June 14, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both!
—Susan E Lester on June 14, 2019I have a mixture of both handmade and store bought , I love to decorate for Christmas.
—Sheila on June 14, 2019My decorations are mostly hand made with the exception of a very large collection of german glass ornaments. I am so excited to be adding to my sampler I’ve been stitching, thank you so much for that.
—Sandi on June 14, 2019I have a mix of both. Thank you for the chance to win.
—Joan Moore on June 14, 2019I have a mix of both. Many precious hand mades from friends.
—Norma K on June 14, 2019i have a good mix of both. i quit buying decorations a long time ago b/c i have a crazy amount of decorations. but i still make wall hangings and want to make a few more christmas quilts.
—sheryl harrison on June 14, 2019Mmm I’ve got a good mix of both.
—Carla Toppass on June 14, 2019My best tip for new stitchers is: there are no rules—enjoy the process.
—Ola Norman on June 14, 2019I’ve got a good mix of both handmade and store-bought Christmas decor.
—Sherril McGann on June 14, 2019Most of mine is handmade. Mostly a lot I have gathered over the years and from my mom. Makes for a cozy feel not so store bought and glitzy. Love your book and the vibe it sends out.
—Sandralee on June 14, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are store bought.
—Patricia Anderson on June 14, 2019Most are handmade along with a mix of vintage and otherwise favorites that have been given to me over the years
—Leona on June 14, 2019I have a good mix of both.
—Donna on June 14, 2019I have a good mix of both, but like my handmade ornaments best.
—Donna on June 14, 2019I have a good mix of both, but like my handmade ornaments most.
—Donna on June 14, 2019Most if my Christmas decor is store bought but little by little I am adding more homemade items.
—Marlene Leonardo on June 14, 2019I pretty much have all handmade items. Many are very special because they were either gifts or swaps with my quilting bees and friends.
—Judi Leventhal on June 14, 2019I have a good mix of both but I’d love to add some of the beautiful items from this book!
—Cathy Wilson on June 14, 2019Most of my decorations are handmade.
—Lynn Haines on June 14, 2019Most all my Christmas decor is hand made. There is a bit pf store bought and t hose things have a "vintage" look to them.
—Cindy on June 14, 2019I’ve got a good mix of store-bought and handmade—probably a little more handmade.
—Caryn G on June 14, 2019Sure it is a mix of both! But I love to sew and stitch for Christmas!
—Martina on June 15, 2019The decorations in our home are handmade. This July I will be doing Christmas in July. I will be doing all things Christmas wool appliqué cross stitch. Hoping I will have this book to work into my plans . Thank you
—Brenda on June 15, 2019I have a mixture of both. My most prized possessions are the glass ornaments that belonged to my grandmother. They are all hand painted and I can still remember decorating the tree with them. After that, it was time for hot chocolate and homemade chocolate chip cookies. Great memories bring a smile to your face. Thanks for the work that was put into your second book and thanks for the giveaway.
—Virginia Bronner on June 15, 2019Our home has a blend of handmade and store bought. If something catches my eye, then out comes the pencil and paper and I sketch out how I would make it for my home or for a friend. My friends love a homemade creation! The whole atmosphere of the projects is exciting. I hope I win!
—Alfreda Rupert on June 15, 2019We have a good mix of both handmade and store bought decorations in our home during the holidays. We love it!
—Heather G on June 15, 2019My decor is a combination of both handmade and store bought decorations.
—Carol Bledsoe on June 15, 2019A good mix of both. But even the store-bought decorations have a homemade, crafty feel to them. Love my vintage light-up Santa tree topper the most! Just dabbling in wool and eager to do more!
—Cathy B. on June 15, 2019The majority of my Christmas stuff I inherited from my mother.
—Alexia Jandourek on June 15, 2019We have a good mix of both. But there is always room to make more fun projects, especially from Stacy’s book and wool fabrics!
—Marie Eddins on June 15, 2019A little of both but most being homemade! Growing up we were poor, us girls didn’t know it then but we were! We made all our gifts and ornaments. My Mom would pull out all her craft supplies and we sat at the table making ornments!
—Diann DoBran on June 15, 2019I have a mix of both. I do have a few wool appliqué items.
—Donna F on June 15, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is purchases commercially. But I have nice selection of handmade ornaments.
—Renata on June 15, 2019I have a good mix of both. I prefer the homemade but after losing almost everything, I have slowed down my collections for the holidays. Smaller home, smaller collections. HA! I love the book and will use it if I’m lucky enough to win. Thanks for the chance.
—Emma Whittington on June 15, 2019My Christmas decorations were mostly handmade until we had a fire. Now I am trying to reproduce a few favorites, but will have to rely on store bought.
—Linda Towers on June 16, 2019I have a mix of both on my tree.
—Joyce Jose on June 16, 2019Most of my holiday decor is from yard sales.
—Vin M on June 16, 2019My Christmas decor is a mix of handmade and store bought. I have enjoyed making many Buttermilk Basin patterns and have a nice supply of wool. These projects would look great in my log cabin home. Thanks fir offering the giveaway.
—Bobbie M on June 16, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is handmade, by me and friends. The lights aren’t. =) This looks like an amazing must-have book. I follow Buttermilk Basin and always love their BOM and other activities. I wish I lived near the shop! Thank you for a chance to win the book.
—Susan on June 16, 2019I love Holiday decor, I have been making a lot in the last two years. I love Embroidery, quilting and applique. The new Buttermilk Basin book has so many nice projects in it. I give a lot of unique projects to my family !! Thanks for letting me try out for it!!
—Arloene Morgan on June 16, 2019I am very happy to read this. Appreciate your sharing
—moto x3m unblocked on June 16, 2019My Christmas decorations are mostly store bought. I have started cross stitching a few things in the last couple of years.
—Rebecca on June 16, 2019Most of my Christmas decorating is hand done from wall quilts to runners to bunting. My felt works are penny mats, Christmas tree decorations and small Santa stockings to hold cutlery. I would love to win a copy of Stacy’s lovely book. Thanks for the opportunity.
—Sandra Paschkow on June 16, 2019I have a good mix of both! Lovely book!
—Louise on June 17, 2019I have a mix of both. I really like to make things for other people and then I don’t have a lot of time to make anything for me.
—Angela Bowling on June 17, 2019handmade and antique or keepsake from previous generations.
—Annette Rowland on June 17, 2019I have a mix of both, and I’d add that a lot of mine is either gifted or inherited, which makes it extra-special.
—Beth T. on June 17, 2019I would say 95% of my Christmas/Winter decorations are handmade. I get a lot of satisfaction in keeping it simple, more reminiscent of a pioneer era feel.
—Annette F. on June 18, 2019Most of my Christmas decor is: Store-bought.
—Rommy on June 18, 2019A lot of both. Christmas is my favorite holiday Wish we could have that feeling all year long.
—Christine Charlebois on June 18, 2019Most of my Christmas decorations are handmade!
—Cindy L. on June 18, 2019They are made with warm thoughts.
Love to work with wool and give small gifts for any occasion. Have a large selection of colors and threads so I’m ready to go!
—Barbara Burdette on June 18, 2019Mostly store-bought, but I would like to make more handmade.
—donna kay on June 18, 2019Handmade! I Love Buttermilk Basin patterns!
—MS Barb on June 18, 2019Wow! This book makes me excited for Christmas to come. Would love to try and work with wool! Haven’t tried using wool in the pass-always afraid to try until I read the remarks from the author.
—karolyn buckler on June 18, 2019Our Christmas decorations are home made
—Susan Belik on June 20, 2019A good mix of both……
—Diane Livezey on July 26, 2019