Handmade Holiday

Have you been enjoying the busyness like I have? I know a lot of people complain about all the things to do this time of year, but I really love it! I’m going to keep this post short and sweet and share some projects I worked on for gifts this year.

First up is this Noodlehead Caravan Tote with a Hazel Hedgehog quilt block I made as a teacher gift. I used Joel Dewberry’s Nottinghill and Essex Linen (from Fabric Spark), and kept the lining really simple for a quicker sew.

Next is this super simple and quick free pattern from Thread Riding Hood for a Dopp kit. I used some vintage fat quarters I received as a Christmas gift last year.

I used Color Me Fabric from Funky Monkey for the exterior of a small Sew Sweetness Creative Maker Supply Case – perfect size for some crayons, a coloring pad and some fun extras like stickers and stamps.

This fun free pattern was also a quick sew and I used Jackie McFee’s Heavy Metal fabric fromSitka Fabrics for just the right Christmas touch.

I paired Noodlehead‘s Fabric Basket from Anna’s book Handmade Style with Fancy Fox, plus I added a layer of fusible fleece and quilted it. The fabric is Lizzy House’s The Lovely Hunt and Natural History from Llama Fabrics and Essex Linen fromStay Home Fabrics. I also changed out the pattern’s handles with a leather strip and some rivets from Emmaline Bags

Finally, I made some quick and simple placemats using Color Me fabric and Ann Kelle’s adorable snowmen and trees from Funky Monkey Fabrics.

I’d love to hear what you’ve been up to. Did you make Christmas gifts this year?