Today is Day 6 of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway. You can enter each day to win the prize of the day! Contest rules and how to enter are below.
Today’s Project
On the sixth day of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, my true love gave to me …Christmas Row Houses Pattern from Quilt Woman!
MATERIALS
- ½ yd. background & backing fabric or two 15” squares or two fat quarters
- 5” x 15” white snow fabric
- 4” x 15” gray snow fabric
- 4” x 15” sky fabric
- Assorted scraps for houses
- Two 2 ½” strips for binding (1/4 yd.)
- 1 tiny button for each doorknob
- White and red thread
- 16” square of thin batting
- Permanent fabric glue
INSTRUCTIONS
- Sandwich 15” square backing right side down with batting on top of it and background 15” square right side up on top of that. Pin and stitch together around outside ¼” from edges.
- For sky and 2 bands of snow, cut the edges of each fabric into gentle curves. There is no right or wrong way to do this. Make your snow drifts as big as you want them! Place the 3 strips of fabric in a pleasing arrangement. Pin the gray piece in place first and stitch along the top edge about 3/16” from the edge of the fabric and along each side ¼” from the side edges right on top of the background stitching. Place the white snow band on top of the gray, lined up with the bottom edge of the background. Stitch around the bottom and side edges ¼” from the edges and stitch across the top 3/16” from the edge of the fabric. Do the same with the sky on the top.
- Trim the project to 15” square.
- From the assorted scraps, cut 5 houses, roofs, doors, and windows in random sizes. Cut the houses first about 2”-2 ½” x 2 ½”-3”. Then cut the roofs, doors, and windows to fit.
- Arrange the house pieces on the background first and tack in place in the centers where you will not be stitching with small dots of glue. Sew around each about 3/16” from the edges. Add the roofs in the same method, placing any that overlap on last. Now add the doors and windows.
- Add button door knobs with glue.
- Add binding as follows:
- Sew 2 ½” strips together with diagonal seams.
- Fold binding strip lengthwise with wrong sides together as you sew it to quilt—do NOT press. Starting about 1/3 of the way down from first corner, match raw edges of binding to quilt edges. Using a ¼” seam, start sewing about 5″ from end of strip and stop ¼” before corner.
- Remove from machine and fold strip up forming a 45° angle. Next fold the strip back down and sew from edge to ¼” from next corner. Repeat until you are back on the first edge. Stop 5” before end on last edge.
- Overlap the ends of the binding strips and trim so they overlap by 2¼”. Unfold the ends of the binding strips. Right sides together, sew a diagonal seam.
- Fold binding over to back of quilt and sew either by hand or with invisible thread by machine.
ENTER TO WIN TODAY’S PRIZE:
5 yards of New Holiday Reflections by EBI Fabrics plus 5 Christmas patterns from QuiltWoman! This collection of fabric and patterns is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays in a big way! Enjoy everything from ornaments to a pillowcase to garland with these patterns.
In order to win today’s 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, all you need to do is:
Leave a comment on this blog post below telling us:
What would you make with 5 yards of new fabric?
OFFICIAL RULES FOR DAILY CONTEST:
- There is a maximum of one entry per person. The entry will be based upon a comment left on this blog post. Duplicate comments will be deleted and are not tallied.
- Winner will be selected at random from the comments on this blog post.
- Winner will be announced here on the blog December 15, 2014 as well as contacted by the email address provided.
- You have until tomorrow, December 14, 2014 at 11:59p EST to leave your comment on the project above. Comments posted after that will not be counted.
- Contest open to anyone 18+ in US and/or Canada.
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Congratulations to Diane!
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I’d make a couple of Christmas table runners. One to keep and one for a gift.
I think the stockings and mittens garland would be cute to make, but actually pretty pillow covers that have a beautiful holiday feel would make the pillows on the couch beautiful.
5 yards of Christmas fabric = 1 Christmas throw coming up! Whatever bits and pieces are left over would be used for fabric baskets and zipper pouches 😀
I was thinking of holiday garland for my mom. Thanks!
Depending on what the fabric looks like, I would make a quilt of course. A quilt of love for a special family member; charity quilt maybe, I don’t know how much 5 yards of fabric really is.
I would love to make a new Christmas table runner for my dining room table.
Soft storage containers .
I would make a quilted tablecloth and curtains for my kitchen. Thanks!
I would make a couple pillow cases and an apron to use for the holidays. Beautiful fabric!
Thanks for the great giveaway. I would make that adorable Merry Christmas banner. A couple of them most likely with 5 yards of fabric. Everyone would be getting one but it is something one could have forever.Thanks for the chance to win.
It would go for a quilt.
I would piece a rich Christmas tree skirt for my tree. These colors are rich and beyond the pedestrian red green white that my tree wears now!
I would make stockings for the whole family!
I’d definitely make a quilt! but your patterns have such cute projects that I’d be tempted to save some fabric for those banners and ornaments! Thanks for a great giveaway prize!
I would make a lap quilt and pillow cases for ME!
I eould make a wall hanging from a pattern in Amanda Murphy modern holiday book
I just realized that the 5 yards of fabric comes with a choice if pattern and I would definitely chose the stocking and mitten garland pattern
5 yards is just enough for a quilt top…xmas fabrics would be great for a Tree quilt with stars and ornaments……..that would be a lot of fun…..
I would make totes for my close friends.
Of course you would. It is just some totes
I would make hanging pocket charts for my classroom.
I’d make beautiful pillowcases! How nice to have them for the holiday.
I would like to make two quilted Christmas tree skirts for my daughters. They always use something makeshift, which usually looks artsy, but I think they would appreciate a new look.
Merry Christmas to everyone who sews!
Cecily
I would make a quilt, thanks for the giveaway!
start on quilts for all my family members, they just love home made stuff
I would use 5 yards of Christmas fabric to make a warm & wonderful Christmas throw to use every year during the holidays. Any leftover scraps would be incorporated into a holiday table runner for my daughter.
I would make reuseable gift bags to add color and pizzaz under the tree.
I would make a new tree skirt and put the extra into a Christmas scrap quilt. No leftovers!
5 yards of fabric is a lot of fabric, and that would make a lot of warm fidgety throws for the Altzheizmer patients, in care home, and give the care givers a much needed article to keep their patients occupied, if only for just a short time, and give these folks something to pass away their days.
I would include the following on the lap size throws: zippers, buttons with flaps, a pair of braids, a couple of pockets, buckle, a couple of ties/ribbons, a small cloth doll, small furry pet like a stuffed dog, or cat, bear – each in their own house/pocket doorway,, set of large snaps, leather string with 5 – 6 beads, ornaments that sparkle, anything they cannot hurt themselves with.
I love to give away my quilts and make someone else happy, even if just for the moment.,
The little Row House Quilt is very fun and great for the left overs from main project. Main project a quilt for my dining table, needing to be at least 60-70 inches square. Of course it would come out early in the fall/ winter season because it is so beautiful. 😉
I’d love a warm, cozy Christmas throw, or perhaps several table runners to share with my family.
I would make my three great granddaughters matching dresses and if there was enough, dresses to match for their dolls.
I would make a new tree skirt and stockings for the mantel.
I would make a quilt for my granddaughter who has just gotten her first house and needs lots of pretty things. Any scraps would embellish a wall hanging or table runner.
I would make as many table runner that I can make….I have a few people who love to receive them…..
What to make with 5 yards of fabric … hmmm, definitely a quilt. Depending on the fabrics, pattern and size I may need to add a tad more, but the yardage would be transformed into either a Diamond Daze, Ocean Breeze, or Christmas Joy quilt (or perhaps one of the 5 free patterns!) AND since we have an upcoming wedding in our family, it would be the perfect gift for a beautiful bride and groom tying their nuptials in June 2015! Thanks for the opportunity to win these gorgeous fabrics from New Holiday Reflections by EBI Fabrics (and the additional 5 Christmas patterns)! So greatly appreciated. Merry Christmas to you all!
I would take on the task of making my first quilt. My grandmother did all the traditional crafts, but quilting was especially educational because she was part of a collective of women who pieced quilts in Bucks County, PA. At the time, her house was in the area of Amish and Mennonites. We had no neighborsnear the farm, so this was the only time I saw my grandmother with her friends. Wonderful memories.
I would use the 5 yards of fabric for my beginner sewing students to make the ornaments and one of the garlands. My daughter (18) and I have just started our little sewing school and are constantly on the lookout for fun and beautiful projects.
A great start on a Log Cabin Quilt!
I’d like to make a Christmas lap quilt with matching pillow. Thanks.
I would make a Christmas quilt.
I would make a wonderful Christmas Quilt for my bed and enjoy it throughout the holiday season!~v~
A beautiful Christmas Quilt!
The first sewing project would definitely be to make the Christmas Row Houses Pattern from Quilt Woman! At this late date it would be next years first Christmas project. The remainder fabric will bring many ideas for more Christmas creativity. Thank you for this opportunity to receive this extra-special fabric give-a-way.
I would like to try a pattern like the one in today’s picture.
I would use the 5 yards of fabric to make a Quilted Christmas wall hanging, table runner, and throw pillows for my family room. Beautiful fabric!!! 5 yards goes a long way!
With 5 yards of fabric I would make as much as I could. A table runner. Holiday covers for my chairs. Wall hangings. Gifts for the family. Maybe a quilt…
I would make some of these cute hot pads I saw for Christmas gifts.
Five yards of gorgeous fabrics?, I’ll be making a table runner, placemats,( need them so badly). and while I may have to add some fabrics, either a tree skirt or pillows. Great accents for season.
I would make a Christmas quilt for our grandson and his wife
Something for my 4 month old grand daughter and maybe myself!
I would make either a table topper or table runner.
A wall or baby quilt to get back in the swing of quilting; it’s been a few years since I made a quilt.
Love the patterns and the fabric!
I would make a table runner
I would make a wall hanging for the front foyer and a table runner. Thanks for offering this great prize.
I would make holiday aprons for me & my youngest sister. I’d find something to make for my husband – perhaps a lap quilt. Then I would make a Christmas costume for my sweet rescue Dobe, Ariel.
I think I would make a couple of lovely patchwork tree skirts.
I would make a Christmas tree skirt, hang it on my wall, and enjoy it all year.
I think I would make some wall hangings and I’ve really been thinking about a crazy quilt.
I would put it into a quilt. I love quilting!!!!!
First I would make a family memories quilt for my 85 yr old aunt in nursing home, then I would make more log cabin cross wall quilts for our church classrooms. Actually, even if I do not win, I will be doing all of these. Plus many more gift projects & quilts for all 9 grandchildren. Whew!!!
I can see a quilted tote in my future…..
Great fabrics for Christmas stockings or a tree skirt!
What a wonderfull gift. So sad, I don’t live in the US cause I know a group of very special people, making all kind of things for children with problems, like babyblankets. I think they could make beautiful things with these fabrics.
I would use this fabric to make lap quilts for the elderly folks at Liberty Commons Rest home. I makes me really happy to give something to someone who is not expecting it especially at this time of year. Thanks for listening.
This is a greatl fabric collection! I can see some beautiful Christmas baskets decorating my home.
Chrstmas stockings
My 90-year-old mother is about to enter an assisted-living facility. She has always been very attuned to holiday celebration…as an elementary school teacher, as a mother, as grandmother and great-grandmother. The colors, the lights, and the family connections of Christmas have always equaled celebration. Though now unable to decorate a holiday home, or create the quilts she often bestowed on family members, she loves seeing and touching the tree decorations, the the table linens, and the quilts that I and my siblings use during this season. With 5 yards of new holiday fabric, I would create a Christmas quilt for my mother, for her to enjoy in her new home.
The fabric would make a beautiful Christmas star wall hanging and then some Christmas stockings with what is left. I love being able to make things to give away.
I would make a table runner for my daughter in law and myself.
I would make a table topper for my dining room table. The Christmas fabric would be perfect.
I would make a Christmas row house wall hanging for as many people and the fabric would allow.
Gorgeous fabric. I love the colors! I’d use it alone or combine it with something from my stash and make a quilt.
I’m in the UK, can I enter if I pay the postage? Such great ideas.
Depending on the fabric, I would make things for around the house or for my grandkids.
I would make beautiful mug rugs and hanging star blocks. The fabric is so elegant and captivating! Love those Christmas row houses above.
I would make several mug rugs, as they are quick gifts that can be personalized for each recipient!
Oh! What wonders I could make with five whole yards of fabric. A quilt, lots of table runners or toppers, wall hangings. My imagination would run rampant trying to figure out the best use for the main item and then how to use every last scrap in some way or other.
The one certain item to be made would be something to donate to a charity cause so that others could benefit from what I was lucky enough to receive. Some of the fabric would be used to create a raffle item to raise money at our next quilt show’
I would make Christmas gift bags instead of using wrapping paper!
I would use for quilt and pillow cases for my daughter.
I would love to make some Christmas stockings and some pillows with this beautiful fabric! Thanks for a chance to win!
tdkcarpenoctem@hotmail.com
I’d make a whole new holiday collection for the dining room. Runners for the back of the chairs.
Place matts. A couple of wall hanging’s maybe a couple of casserole carriers!
I make quilts and donate them to local charities and free fabric fits the bill just right!
I would make a blanket or throw to keep warm
I can see these fabrics made into a wonderful table topper for the holidays!
That fabric would make a beautiful Table runner, I could make one for myself and daughter too. Thanks for the free pattern.
Wow, I would use this 5 yards of Fabric to make the Fronts of 5 Lap Robes finish them with some warm fleece on the back and take them to the nearest Nursing Home before Christmas so 5 Residents could have a Bright Warm Christmas Lap Robe to Enjoy…
Patchwork pillows. Some to keep and some to give away.
I’d make a table runner and (or) some decorative throw pillows.
I would make something for my two 2 year old granddaughters.
A quilt! And if there’s any fabric left over, I’d make another quilt!
I would make a new tree skirt.
I would use the 5 yes of fabric to make up the 5 Chrismas patterns. Or, make some lap quilts to donate to a hospital.
I would have to actually see the materials, feel them, ponder them, and then and only then decide exactly what to make with them. Some fabrics determine their use from their creation.
Five yards of Christmas fabric would make a whole basket full of goodies: A lap quilt, table runner, wall hanging, placemats. and/or whatever else I can dream up!
Hopefully, the fabrics would coordinate, right? 🙂 If so, I would make a lovely quilt for our new guest room. Yes, we are now empty-nesters and I have a room to decorate!
Five yards of fabric would be a beautiful throw, table runner and couple of microwave bowl buddies! Nothing to waste!
I think I would make several laprobes backed with flannel or maybe fleece. Some for the nursing home where my mother lived until she died and one for me!
They look perfect for making place mats and gift bags for Christmas.
I would use the fabric to make 5 pillowcases for the Konker Cancer project. If they were not appropriate for pillow cases, I would use them to make lap quilts for cancer patients to stay warm under.
Beautiful fabrics! I will make a quilt for my mother.
I would make Christmas quilt wall hangings, table runners and/or decorative pillows for my daughters and daughter-in-laws, to pass down through the generations.
Totes to carry all my Craft Supplies!!
I would make a snappy Xmas apron with those beautiful xmas fabrics!!
Would make placemats and tea copies for teapots!
5 yards of fabric. What can I do with that? New dinner napkins, new table runner, matching mug rugs, tree skirt, Christmas purse, Christmas vest – the list is endless!
I would make a quilt of valor.
Another gorgeous quilt of course!
I’d make a lap quilt for one of my daughters.
I would make a christmas throw for my sofa to help my room look festive. Thanks Merry Christmas to all!
Beautiful Christmas fabric, I could use it for couple runners, with matching napkins. 1 to keep and 1 to give to a home less shelter to brighten their day a little more. Also some stockings, and decorations. The list just goes on and on. My mind is whirling with ideas. My fingers are crossed along with everything else.
I would make my first quilt. My husband just surprised me with my first quilting sewing machine as an early Christmas present. I’m so anxious to try it out so this would be a golden opportunity to create my first quilt on my new machine.
I would enjoy making a Christmas tote with depicts a village scene on it. I would be using the using the green for grass, gold for the walkways and windows, the light patterned fabric for the house with a red roof and dark fabric for as shrubs.
Christmas quilt, table runner, stockings, apron, and the list goes on . . . .
My first Christmas quilt and then take the leftover pieces to make what I could with them, even if I had to buy more fabric. Waste not, want not……
I’d love to make a Christmas apron.
A quilt!
I am completely new to sewing just got my new serger in yesterday i would try n make some stockings maybe a skirt for our tree and try to find some cool and different patterns for the holidays thanks so much for the opportunity and for the wonderful site
I see Tablerunners out of this beautiful fabric.
I would make an apron and hot mit.
quilt
I would use these lovely colored material to help make a memory quilt for my granddaughter, honoring her other grandmother who died 2years ago during the holiday season in a car wreck which my granddaughter was also involved in.
My youngest daughter is working on her first quilt, so…!
Tea cozies with matching mug rugs for 4, weighted teacup covers and a teabag holder (for your purse-presents) and candle mats. Quilted pillow covers for the couches. Notepad holders. Quilted basket to fill with bread and jam (presents). Paper pieced ornaments to give away. Scraps all go into stuffed dogs for Toys for tots.
Table runners or a tree skirt!
I would make a lovely Christmas quilt.
Stockings
I’d make baby carriers =)
The fabrics are beautiful. I would love to make a log cabin Christmas quilt with those fabrics. I think it would turn out really beautiful.
A Christmas quilt would be awesome. Any leftovers would make wonderful table runners. Thank you for the opportunity to win a great giveaway. Happy Holidays……………
I would make a Christmas quilt for myself. The fabric is simply stunning. Thank you for the chance.
Tree skirts. One for myself and some to give as presents.
I would make either a throw or some pillowcases. Thank you for the giveaway!
Five yards, I want to make a cute puppy wall hanging, for our local dog rescue organization, Tanners paws, to raffle off.
Some tablerunners.
I would use it for a christmas tree skirt
I’ve been planning a Christmas quilt. This fabric is beautiful!!
This is the time of year that I make quilts so I would use it for quilts
If I had “5” yards of fabric, I could finally redo my decor in my family room (not done since ’97). Not to mention, I need a new wardrobe.
I would make a Tablecloth.
I’d make a quilt for my daughter who lives away from home….something to snuggle up to and remind her of me.
a new tree skirt and maybe a table cloth
I would give this to my daughter to make a quilt
I need to make new curtains for the bathroom and my sewing room, so it would depend on the fabric.
I just found an easy pattern for reusable shopping totes than I can use for gift bags for the gifts I have made for my family or even Christmas purses,from the purse patterns I have, made purses for this years gifts and a Christmas purse would be a nice extra. Think the reusable bags will make great extra gifts or just gifts for someone I want to remember this year. Have a stash of Christmas fabric from two quilts to add to the 5 yards so can make a variety of totes, purses or even may use the large guilt block idea from a tote pattern I purchased and made for my family last year. Have several ideas, is fun to think of pretty ways to use surprise fabric. I had a bunch of fabric given to me last summer I, fun to think of ways to use it in crafts, clothing or a quilts.
5 yards would be like heaven! My sister is in an assisted living facility and I would make her a lap rope to use while watching TV. I would also make some log cabin blocks for tree hanging.
I would use the material for cushion/pillow covers, table runners, napkins and placemats. Leftovers would be used for fabric ornaments. I would use it for my home or to give away as gifts.
I would make placemats.
I’d add it to the quilt I’m already making – a rainbow zigzag quilt.
My daughter sews beautiful i would give it to her to make something pretty for herself or someone else.
I think I would like to make a Christmas tree skirt.
A dress for my grandaughter.
pillows
I would make dresses for my neighbor’s American girl doll!
I would make a quilt. Have a great day!
A quilted pillow
I would give this to my mother who loves to make quilts and wall hangings.
I like the material for stockings for the family and also a table runner for my house and possibly one or two as gifts.
A baby quilt.
I thinkI would make table runners they make nice gifts and donations. Thanks
My wife would make a throw.
I;d make some fabric ornaments!
A birthday quilt for my granddaughter who will be 2 on 12/28!
If i won this fabric I would make a seasonal quilted wall hanging.
I’d make some table runners for my 3 sisters – thanks for the great giveaway.
I’d make a Christmas tree skirt and a quilt hanging.
I’d make a new table topper and use the rest to make gift bags for charitites that I support.
I would make placemats and a lovely table runner.
I am teaching my Sissy to quilt and we are both disabled. We would be able to choose the same pattern and create side by side with the new sewing machine I purchased for her that is just like mine, We would be able to create and learn at the same time. The possibilities are endless for our future. Thank you for this awesome chance to enter!