"And the stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in the hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there..." We can't forget to hang the stockings and how special to have a handmade one! A stocking is a simple pattern, so this post will focus on giving you some great ideas to make the basic stocking extra special! If you like to quilt, then here are two wonderful ideas for quilted stockings from In Color Order. First, a Striped Stocking: and second, a mini-patchwork stocki

A wreath on the door just says Christmas, and personally I love the smell of the fresh cut greens as I enter the house! If you would like to try making your own, then check out this tutorial. If stitching or sewing a wreath is more your cup of tea, then read on for some quick and easy wreaths to stitch, sew and craft! First up, for all the quilters, here is a fun wreath quilt block from What A Hoot Quilts that would make a great pillow for your house. For some fun ornaments

I am not sure where fall went, but the pellet stove is pumping out the heat, the leaves are mostly on the ground, and it is time to think about Christmas Sewing! For the next several posts, I will be sharing a series of round-up posts on Free Designs to stitch and sew around a specific theme, and today we are starting out with that most important decoration: The Tree! First up, if you have enough time to tackle a quilt (maybe just a lap one), here are 3 tree quilt block patt