Lets get ready for giving!

 

Winter Barn

 

I love love love the holidays. I love making gifts. I hope you do too. In fact, I would love to encourage everyone to get creative this holiday season. Don't fret about perfection or think someone won't like what you make. When it comes to handmade gifts, it truly is the thought that counts. 

If you don't sew or don't have the time, let me help. I have been making mug rugs and mini quilts lately and I'm really loving the whole process. If you do sew, well I think you should try to make some too. Its pretty much a quilt block with batting binding. I use Unsul-Fleece. It contains a reflective layer inside the batting, which helps reflect heat back into your coffee cup. It also provides a bit of water proofing so if you spill, your table stays nice and dry. My mug rugs are machine washable and dryable too!

I think these would also make cute little quilted wall hangings. A little sticky velcro on the back would make hanging easy as pie. 

The above mug rug, Winter Farm is available in my Fiberluscious shop on Etsy. I love these colors. They are perfect for the holiday or when you just want some country charm in your day.

Churn Dash

This little Churn Dash cutie is my newest mug rug. I just love the colors. The churn dash block is an old favorite of mine and many others. In fact, I saw Jenny Doan from Missouri Quilt Company make a larger version of the churn dash on Triple Play.

Don't you just just love watching the Missouri Star Quilt Company You Tube channel. I keep it on while I sew. Those talented ladies have amazing ideas, they know all the tricks of the trade and they are incredibly inventive. Check them out. They are looking for a million subscribers. Isn't that amazing? 

I have a few other mug rugs and hope to add some holiday versions soon. Here is a cute little neighborhood with Little Houses. This is one of my own paper pieced patterns. 

Little Houses

Here is an easy, Postage Stamp block, a classic pattern I love to make. 

Postage Stamp

I quilt each block by machine and hand finish my bindings because I just love them so. A little hand work makes everything a bit more special. I make all my items to be both functional, beautiful and durable. When you support my shop, I want you to be thrilled with your purchase.

I hope you stop by my Fiberluscious shop and see all I have to offer. I am working on some holiday items. Of course, you can find the best pincushions on Etsy because each one has an emery core. I also add some love into everything I make. That goes without saying.

Did you know that every order is gift wrapped? I use the prettiest tissue and a big tulle bow on every order. If you need holiday wrap, I have that too! I have 5 by 5 inch gift boxes that fit most of my pincushions and boxy clip pouches. I'll send one free with your order. Just ask!

Every day orders

Holiday orders

Gift boxes are free. Just ask!

Well, happy sewing! Make some presents and bring a little fun into the world!

Jill

Fall in Love with Autumn!

 

The last of the sunflowers are beginning to fade, but they always make me think of fall. I love this fabric designed by Kate Spain for Moda. Its called "Sunflowers in my Heart". Its bright and warm and the print works for so many projects. You can find this Scrap Basket here.

I also used it in a paper pieced pattern, of my own design. Who doesn't love a pretty barn. I created a Mug Rug that embodies all the beautiful colors of fall. You can find it here. I surrounded it with lots of pretty bold prints from Ruby Star Society. 

Speaking for Ruby Star, don't cha just love their bold designers! This print is from the "Little Darlings 2" collection by Kimberly Kight. It has such a folksy charm to it. The brilliant orange has the best autumn vibes.You can find this pincushion here.

I can't talk about fall without showing your my Halloween Pins! They are super fun. They can be purchased with fun little jack o lantern or bat mini pincushions. 

 

They come in either mini pincushion, (your choice). You can choose a white box or a little clear round box. They are perfect for gift giving for that friend who just loves spooky things!

 I have added a few new items you might like that are perfect for any time, any season.

How about this adorable Scrap Basket featuring some adorable 1930's Chicks called "Tweeting" by Cheri McCulley. I love this one! You can find it here while it lasts.

I can't forget these sweet, star "Farm Friend" Pincushions. The print is by Mia Charro. You know I adore her. I added 3 pretty prints to complete the patchwork. Two of the prints are some a new fabric maker for me, Poppie Cottons. I think you would love them all!

I fussy cut her Farm Badge print and made a sweet Piglet pincushion and a sassy Chicken pincushion. 

Look close at the sweet decorative pins that come with these cuties. I added a pink pig for the Piglet and a fun chicken pin to the Chicken. Each pincushion also comes with a cheery white flower pin. 

 

I've added a few new bird prints to my pincushion collection. The pincushion below uses Tilda prints from her "Jubilee" collection.  You may have see this in red and a different blue colorway. When it comes to Tilda I just can't get enough. Find this pincushion here.

Because I can't get enough of a pretty bird print, I added this beautiful pincushion from the print, "Anew" by Tamara Kate. The colors are warm, modern and so pretty. Find this pincushion here. 

Well, there are more new items in my Fiberluscious Etsy shop. Come and take a look. I hope your visits to my blog and my shop give you inspiration, make you smile and maybe even help you find something to give as a gift for someone you love, (even yourself).

Let me know if your purchase is for a present. I love gifts, so I always add a bit of love and prettiness to your package. Most everything in my shop ships the same or next day. Even made to order items! If you like a fabric but need something a bit different, I'm always up for a challenge. 

Bye for now! Thanks for visiting. Happy sewing my friends!

Jill