Christmas in July table runner from Sew4Home!

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 Here is another fun Christmas in July project from Sew4Home and Moda fabrics -- a patchwork table runner trimmed with pom-poms!  Here is the link to this pretty project:  Patchwork Table Runner.

One year, I made simple Christmas table runners for each of my married children and gave them just after Thanksgiving.   That was many years ago but it is always fun for me to see one of those simple runners on my daughter's table during December. 

This patchwork one is way cuter, of course.  In fact, I just may have to make a few of these!

Drawstring Gift Bags from Sew4Home

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 I love the idea of making reusable fabric bags for Christmas gift wrap, and thanks to this wonderful tutorial from Sew4Home, this might just be the year I actually whip some up!  These bags are adorable and are part of Sew4Home's Christmas in July series.  Here's the link:  Drawstring Gift Bags.

These lovely gift bags are made with pretty Christmas prints from the Dear Mr. Claus collection by Cosmo Cricket for Moda Fabrics.  Of course, one could use any suitable Christmas fabric, or even make these in other fabrics for birthdays and other gift-giving occasions.  Have fun with this idea!