Saving the universe one project at a time!
Make sure you pick up a copy of Quilts and More which hits news stands today! My Spellbound Quilt Pattern is in it!
I used Scaredy Cat by Riley Blake Designs for the fabric. The quilt is an alternating block pattern that creates a chain design.
I love that the pattern isn’t just for Halloween, but you could easily make it with Christmas fabrics or red and blue fabrics!
Mufasa loves it too! He’s just mad he’s not in the magazine 🙂
Huge news – I mean HUGE news!!! This news is almost 2 years in the making!
I am releasing my very first quilt book with C&T Publishing!!!!! It’s called Playful Precut Quilts. You can pre-order now! It officially comes out on August 25th!!
There are 15 quilt patterns that show off 12” blocks in an engaging variety of settings and sizes.
Since each block is 12″ you can mix and match in the different quilt settings.
Here are a few peeks of the quilts!
There is a fun variety of quilts in the book and since the quilts use precuts it’s easy to customize them to your own style.
I love to make seasonal quilts and there are many options to create seasonal quilts in the book.
Wherever you are on your quilt journey, these precut-friendly patterns make it a breeze to mix colors and prints. With designs that will appeal to every quilter, this book will quickly become your “go to” when you want to make a table runner for your friend’s birthday, a baby quilt for your newborn niece, or a throw for your parents’ anniversary.
I hope you LOVE this!!
When making any of the patterns be sure to tag me on Instagram @jedicraftgirl so I can see! Also use the tag #playfulprecutquilts on any photos you post!
Click HERE to order from Amazon.
My darling friend Bev from Flamingo Toes designed these adorable cross stitch ornaments to coordinate with my Peppermint Forest Quilt Pattern.
In fact you will want to collect them all – so hop over to her website and also to The Tattooed Quilter!
These stitch up super fast and would make darling gifts for friends. Also now might be a good time to teach your kids how to cross-stitch!! My girls love it!
You can download the PDF pattern by clicking HERE.
I know “Christmas in July” is a little cliche but given what’s going on in the world I keep singing “We need a little Christmas…right this very moment!!!”
It feels like everything has been cancelled and its bad news all the time. Christmas cheer might just be what we need!!
My friends Bev from Flamingo Toes and Christopher from the Tattooed Quilter and I decided to do something fun, to spread some early and much needed Christmas Cheer!
So this weekend we are sharing with you 3 patterns for Christmas table runners! Each pattern uses 12″ blocks so they can be interchanged or even made into a quilt! You could also make a small wall hanging or a pillow with the designs! Get creative!
My pattern is called Peppermint Forest. I used Santa Clause Lane by Riley Blake Designs which I’m super in love with!!!
This quilt project comes together super easy! AND if you are super ambitious you can even make a quilt out of the blocks!!
You can download the pattern by clicking HERE.
Mufasa totally approves this project!!
I hope this little project brightens your day!!! Be sure to follow along and post your progress – use the tag #peppermintforestquilt and #needalittlechristmasprojects
Part of our Christmas in July extravangazek is sharing a favorite Christmas Cookie Recipe! This totally is my favorite! This recipe has been in our family for almost 40 years and you can’t beat it!
Gingerbread Cookies
1/4 cup butter, soft
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup water
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1 rounded teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Whisk together. Set aside.
In a stand mixer, beat butter, brown sugar and molasses. Add the water and beat, scraping the sides. (mixture will look weird – don’t freak out!)
Slowly add the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. (If it happens to be crumbly or seem dry, add a tablespoon of water)
Roll out dough about 1/4″ thick on a floured surface. Cut desired shapes with cookie cutters.
Place on parchment lined baking sheets, or ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8 minutes.
Double the recipe if you want them to last more than a day!!
Store in air-tight container.
You can use royal icing to decorate or dip in chocolate. We like to use the Ghiradelli dipping wafers.
