Handmade Holidays : :

Last year I started making Christmas presents and decorations in October, a little early for some, but it worked out perfectly for me! This year, with the timing of our moving into a new house, I haven't had a moment to make anything other than items and orders for my little etsy shop. As much as I love and rely on being busy with custom order this time of year, the fact that I haven't sewn a single thing yet for this house or holiday decorating/gift-giving is driving me crazy!! How about you?? Have you found the time to make, start, or attempt to finish up your own handmade holiday items? I'd love to hear about them!!

Today, I thought I would share some of my favorite handmade holiday makings (mostly from last year), for those of you who are new to visiting my blog, and to hopefully inspire me to get some new ideas flowing in case some free sewing time presents it's self here in the days ahead!

First up -- Last year when Betz White asked me to participate in the blog tour for her new Fab Felt Holiday workshop on Craftsy, I was thrilled! I chose to make the Scrappy Garland and was so excited to share the wonderful project I had made following the workshop.





My Scrappy Garland is on our mantle again this year and we LOVE it!!



Of course, there's  more garland!!

My Christmas Bunting Garland -- originally blogged HERE, made with ornaments from Target, some stitched up triangle bunting, and bias tape.



Wool-y I-cord Garland -- originally blogged HERE and made with a knitted wool I-cord and handmade & thrifted ornaments.



Over the last couple of years that I've been sewing, I'm made lots of holiday pillows for decorating, as well!!

My Christmas Garland Pillow -- originally blogged HERE, and you can find the tutorial for it right HERE!



My Quilted Stripes Christmas Pillow -- originally blogged HERE, a variation based on my tutorial HERE!



My Patchwork Star Pillow Cover -- originally blogged HERE, along with my favorite color inspiration mosaic!



My Red Piping Christmas Pillow -- originally blogged HERE!



My Colorful Christmas Dresden Pillow -- originally blogged HERE!



And, there have been Christmas Stocking, too! Originally blogged HERE -- These were for my brother and his wife. They were actually settling into their new home this time last year and these were a little gift!



For the last few years, my one handmade Christmas dream has been to make my family a Christmas quilt, and I don't think that's possible again this year. BUT, maybe if I start with just one block the next time I get a stretch of time, something magical will happen?! We'll see....

I hope you enjoy my handmade holiday makings!! Happy Sewing to you! ♥,  Maureen