From My Library: Favourite Christmas Books

It's that time of the year again - the time to make Christmas gifts! have a large library of quilting books and a special section on Christmas and holiday ones. I love to leaf through these books for inspiration and even make a project or two :)

If you're looking for suggestions for a gift or maybe just a holiday project to decorate your home, here are some of my favourites:

Christmas is Coming: Appliqué Quilt Patterns to Celebrate the Season and Deck the Halls

by Cheryl Almgren Taylor. 

 
 
 
 
 

I love Cheryl's elegant, traditional designs. If you love Christmas the old-fashioned way, you'll enjoy the designs in this book.

Modern Holiday by Amanda Murphy

Amanda brings a fresh,  modern esthetic to the holidays in Modern Holiday. I love the aqua, red and green colour choices and fun projects in her book.

Sew Merry and Bright by Linda Lum DeBono

Lots of fun holiday designs in Linda's book, Sew Merry and Bright. You'll find lots of gift ideas in this book for friends - or yourself :)

Santaland by Brian Grubb

I adore the jolly, festive Santa on the front cover! Brian brings fun into the holidays with the projects in Santaland.

Adoration Quilts by Rachel W. N. Brown

There's always a nativity in my house at Christmas time, given to me by my mother-in-law many years ago. The beautiful and elegant designs in Rachel's book allow you to bring the true meaning of Christmas into your home.

Dressed to Chill by Jan Kornfeind

The whimsical designs in Jan's book, Dressed to Chill, make delightful holiday decorations. If you love snowmen, this book is a must for your holiday library.

Christmas Cats and Dogs by Janet Kime

One of the first quilting books my parents gave me was Christmas Cats and Dogs. Lots of different paper-pieced projects in this seasonal book and it's filled with both cats and dogs - what's not to love?

Do you have a library of Christmas and holiday books? Leave me a comment below telling me your favourite seasonal books.

Creatively,

 

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What to Consider When Buying a Treadle Sewing Machine - Singer 66

What to Consider When Buying a Treadle Sewing Machine - Singer 66

I often hear people say that a treadle machine doesn't work, when often there is only one small, but significant, part that would enable the machine to run: the belt. Most of the belts on these machines were made of leather, which, over time, would wear, become brittle and eventually break, rendering the machine "unuseable". This is a simple and inexpensive fix as new treadle belts can be purchased in either leather or rubber, for just a few dollars. Put on the new belt and you're ready to start stitching.

Telecast Thursday - First Look at the Janome 500E

 
 

Happy Thanksgiving to my American readers and viewers! I hope you're enjoying a yummy turkey dinner with family and friends. 

This week on Telecast Thursday, I'm taking a look at the Janome Memory Craft 500E embroidery machine. 

I've never had, nor even looked at, an embroidery machine before, preferring the look of hand embroidery, but I must say that I am seeing lots of possibilities with this machine! Did you know that besides doing amazing machine embroidery, the Janome 500E can finish the edges of your appliqué pieces? Now that's something that caught my eye!

For my initial impressions of this machine, watch the video below or on my YouTube channel.

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Do you have an embroidery machine? Let me know the types of projects that you create on your machine in the comments below.

Creatively,

 
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Craftsy Black Friday and Cyber Monday Specials

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It's finally here: the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale at Craftsy!

 
 

There are savings all weekend long on Craftsy! Enjoy up to 70% off Quilting and Sewing kits and supplies. Plus enroll in any class for $17.99 USD or less. It's a great chance to pick up some early Christmas treats for yourself :)

 
 

The sale starts today and runs until 11:59 MST on Monday, November 28, 2016. For best selection shop soon! Have fun shopping and make sure you leave a few deals for me :)

Creatively,

 

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Telecast Thursday - Rotary Cutters in the Chatterbox Quilts Studio

This Telecast Thursday I'm addressing a cutting edge subject: rotary cutters!

Okay, enough levity. Rotary cutters are a serious business and each quilter has their own preferred size and brand. 

Watch the video below or on my YouTube channel to see what we use in the Chatterbox Quilts' studio. 

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Leave me a comment below to let me know your favourite size and brand of rotary cutter.

Creatively,

 

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