Holiday Sewing Projects

Lay out an adorable snack mat just for Santa. Fusible-web appliqués of a cookie plate and a milk glass labeled with embroidered words mark the placement for Santa’s Christmas Eve must-haves.

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Make a gift of wine or other food item more memorable by creating pretty fabric packaging.

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Bring glad tie-dings to your door decor—knot fabric strips around a wire frame for a custom look.

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No matter how you use them, these quick pincushions are cute enough to give individually or as a towering set of three.

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Love those whimsical prints with a look from a bygone era? Use them to sew up bags that are just as good as the gifts inside!

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One yard of fabric and a 14" pillow form are all you need to quickly transform decor or make a fun gift!

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Hand-stitch holiday motifs to a mitten shape for a stocking to hide presents or a cute gift for friends!

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Pleats and ruching dress up a festive pair of Christmas-theme pillows just in time for a season of good cheer.

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A partridge in a pear tree takes center stage on this quilted banner. With each pear ornament bearing an embroidered phrase from the much-loved carol, you’ll be singing along every time you pass by.

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Finish a festive six-sided tree skirt fast using a cleverly cut border print. Choose novelty prints from the same collection to ensure that the fabrics will complement each other.

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Hang this drawstring bag on the front door to welcome visitors or use the woodsy delight inside to collect holiday cards.

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Make the presentation as fun as what’s inside! Use a holly leaf pattern and a trio of buttons to add adorable appliqué to a lunch sack gift bag. Prairie points create festive fringe.

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A bottle of wine is always a thoughtful gift, but you can personalize it by enclosing it in an embellished bag.

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Whip up a cheery felted-wool mitten to give away or hang on your Christmas tree. The ornament can double as a holder for small gifts, trinkets, or gift cards.

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Decorate a foam cone with dozens of assorted green yo-yos to make this whimsical holiday tree.

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We don't know which is more fun--choosing the fabrics for these "lunch sack" gift bags or planning what treats they'll contain. For the closure, use a covered button, two or more stacked buttons, or vintage costume jewelry.

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Cotton scraps, buttons, and batting for the snowman's body give this delightful jingle-bells door hanger one-of-a-kind character. What a great gift for family and friends!

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Tuck tiny treats or a few Christmas greens in the tops of the stockings embellishing these fresh-for-the-season pillows.

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It’s a breeze to set up a decoupage tree created with stackable terra-cotta pots.

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Tired of buying paper gift bags? Reuse and recycle in style by creating your own handled gift bags, custom-made with fabrics you choose. They're sure to be used over and over again.

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Hang this drawstring bag on the front door to welcome visitors or use the woodsy delight indoors to collect holiday cards.

Get the free bag pattern here.