Christmas in July 

July is typically Christmas in July month in the quilting world.
Get a head start on your gift giving and perhaps even making something for our Holiday Craft Fair.
​Below are the presenters and instructions for the items they will be demonstrating.  
Also, check out the Craft Resources page under "Guild News" for more ideas.

   Easy Cosmetic Bags
   Judy Crane   

Webpage with instructions: 
​http://so-sew-easy.com/easy-cosmetics-bag-pattern/

  10 degree Table Runner
​  Hetty  Mapp

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Vallarie Cutter
​Fabric Bowls

wrapped_basket_directions.pdf
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​    Pinecone Christmas Ornaments
    Linda Burns

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5VlmFHRqqqSX2RLR0U1TEtnclE/view

  Hot Pads
​  Louise

Everything is cut to 10"
Materials needed:
  •  muslin  
  • insubright
  • 5 pieces of fabric one piece for the back and  4 pieces for the top.
Directions:
 Fold the top pieces in half and press
Layer as follows:
  • muslin
  • insulbrit
  • backing
  • top fabric - 

Lay the fabric in a criss cross design  with the folded side I\s facing the middle.  
  
Pin and sew around the edges ( I use a walking foot).  Trim and round the corners.

Turn inside out - press and you at finished.

I also found a video on craftsanity -how to make a pot holder in minutes.

Tutus
​Jo Dennin


Materials:
Tulle: 6” spools, no glitter if taking to the Childrens Hospital. Use all colors! Buy 1/2 price at Craft Stores
Elastic (3/4” or 1”)
12” square piece of sturdy cardboard
Scissors

Directions
  • Cut elastic anywhere from 16” to 24". If you like, measure waist and add 2".  Connect ends and sew together to form band. Reinforce your stitching.
  • Using your  12” board as a template, wrap the tulle around and around until you have it filled. Think of those yarn balls you used to make.
  • Cut your tulle on the bottom of the board, this will make your strips for the tutu.  Use multiple colors, create a pattern. School colors, holidays, etc.
                                                    

  • Fold your netting strips in half. Place loop over elastic, then pull remainder of netting strip through. Pull tight but not overly so. I pull over my thumb on elastic.  Watch that you are always pulling in the same direction so the knots around band look the same.
 
Fill the band and you now have a beautiful princess tutu—or if yellow lion mane. You can also add ribbons.

 Tea Towel Aprons ( Missouri Star)
Jo Dennin