Giveaway: Sweet Summer Dream 15 fat quarter bundle

Maureen Cracknell Handmade is hosting a giveaway for Pink Castle Fabrics this week. They’ve got a Sweet Summer Dream bundle of 15 fat quarters to give to one of her readers. The fabrics for the bundle were selected by Maureen herself. The bundle is a spectrum of blues, grays, yellows, and oranges reminiscent of a summer sunset. The dots, solids, and stripes work well together, but would also blend beautifully with other prints. Go to Maureen Cracknell Handmade for the details and to get entered into the giveaway. (Giveaway ends Monday morning, July 1, 2012.)

[photo of Sweet Summer Dream fabric bundle retrieved from Maureen Cracknell Handmade]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!