Christmas in July
Designing Women Style!
Do you love making the gifts you give at Christmas? I do, and so to help you with some gift choices, my lovely Designing Women friends and I are sharing some quick and easy patterns that you can make as gifts.
Get ready for Christmas early by setting aside some time regularly to make a batch of these patterns. They are mostly fast and easy items to create and you can use what you have in your sewing area. Leftovers and scraps can be used, which makes these gifts very economical.
Log Cabin Mug Rug
Our fun and fast pattern for Christmas in July is the Log Cabin Mug Rug.
This quick and easy pattern is ideal for using scraps and bits left over from other projects. I am working through my scraps in colour groups to make a whole heap of these. The first picture is the originals and are beautifully coordinated. The next 2 are the ones from my scrap baskets. Plus I could use my quilty mugs for pictures.
For the Christmas In July event, we have reduced the Log Cabin Mug Rug pattern by 40%. So from 25th July to 25th August 2025 you can purchase this pattern for $2.25 AUD. Have fun enjoy, and We’d love to see your scrappy or coordinated mug rugs.
More Christmas creative fun!
I am so excited to make some of the patterns my friends have shared, both large and small projects. I am sharing pics and the link to their websites where you can buy or download the pattern.
Said With Love
Visit Anne’s website for more info about the pattern and her fun festive recipe . This could make dinner time a heap of fun, it’s almost a shame to cover the pretty fabric.
Faith and Fabric
Visit Jen’s website for more info about the patterns and her fun festive recipe. I made some of the napkins for my son last year and I have a few extra cut out ready to sew. Christmas Tree napkins and Pocket Prayer kits
Orange Blossom Quilt Design Studio
Visit Laura’s website for more info about the patterns and her fun festive recipe. Laura also has a special offer with this pattern, see her website for details.
Charisma Horton Designs
Visit Charisma’s website for more info about the patterns and her fun festive recipe. This is the largest project in the selection, it’s oh so gorgeous.
Recipe fun as well
Oh and look for a recipe of our favourite Christmas recipes, something that we traditionally have with our families during the festive season.
We’re each sharing a favourite dessert that is a family tradition during Christmas.
Pavlova
Oh the crunch of crispy meringue, covered with whipped cream and fresh fruit. It’s the favourite dessert in this home during the festive season, or actually, any season. None of my lads will hesitate when pav is on the table.
With a Lactose Intolerant person in the house, we were so pleased when lactose free thickened cream became available. Deconstructed pavlova is just not quite the same. Now we can all enjoy it again.
Here are 2 links for a pavlova recipe. It’s pretty quick and easy to whip up but takes a while in the oven.
Do you have a family tradition?
Desserts or handcrafted gifts… share with me your family tradition in the comments. It’s always interestin hear and I may need to start a new festive tradition.
Happy Quilting/crafting/creating. Merry Christmas in July, and prepping for Christmas later.
