Christmas Sewing Crafts

Posted by admin - August 31st, 2008

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A Christmas tree garland is a favorite “go to” holiday decoration all around the world because it’s so versatile. Use them to encircle the Christmas tree, festoon the doorway, frame a window, entwine the banister, twist around the stair railings or tumble into a clear glass container for a unique dining table center piece.

Making your own Christmas tree garland is a great way to get your children involved with the holiday preparations.

Here are a few tips for making your own Christmas tree garland:

  1. Remember the paper chains that were so popular in grade school? They’re still fun to make. Just remember:

  • Long strips – when turned into a chain link – will elongate. Cut the strips shorter for a rounder, tighter link.
  • To tape, to glue or to staple? Staplers make short work of a paper chain – if the kids are old enough to use one correctly. Tape in a heavy office-type dispenser is safe and economical. Paste or glue requires patience. The spring type clothes pins can help to hold the link while it’s drying.
  • Paper chains don’t store particularly well. Even in a big plastic tote, their own weight tends to flatten them out.

  • Cranberries or popcorn – although temporary – can make a lovely traditional Christmas tree garland. When the holidays are over, you can place your Christmas tree garland outside as a little treat for the birds and squirrels. Just remember, if you use dental floss as a stringer, remove it once the cranberries or popcorn is gone to protect the neighborhood critters. It might be better to just use heavy duty cotton thread.

    If you’re opting on cranberries for your Christmas tree garland, use the fresh or plain frozen berries. Cranberries are easy to find in the produce department of most grocery stores from mid-November on.

  • If you want to make a popcorn garland, make sure the popcorn is unbuttered and unsalted. Now is the perfect time to bust out the old air popper that’s been sitting on a shelf since you discovered microwave popcorn. After popping, let the popcorn sit out for a few days and get a little stale. Once it’s stale you can pierce it with a needle without the popcorn breaking.
  • When it’s time to trim your Christmas tree, here are some helpful tips:

  • Make or purchase ten feet of Christmas tree garland per one foot of tree. Purchase plenty of garland because you can always snip off the excess providing it’s not strung beads.
  • Once the tree is secured in the stand, install the lights first, and then follow with your Christmas tree garland, ornaments and finally the tinsel.
  • At one time fashion dictated that the Christmas tree garland be wrapped around the tree in regimented horizontal lines. Now days the trend is to gracefully drape the Christmas tree garland so it looks like icing oozing down the side of a cake.
  • Depending on the material, a Christmas tree garland can be quite heavy. As the Christmas tree ages, the branches tend to droop a little and the garland may slide off the tips of the branches. It’s easier to just plan ahead and tie the Christmas tree garland to the branches with ribbon or with a little piece of wire. I save all my bread ties for this purpose.
  • My all time favorite Christmas tree garland is made of little fabric yoyos. They last forever, they store well, you can make them just as fancy or plain as you want, and they are light weight. They are unbreakable and the heat from being stored in an attic won’t bother them.

    For a free tutorial on how to make and embellish fabric yoyos and turn them into a festive Christmas tree garland, go to my website: http://www.missbeesdesigns.com

    WHAT TO GIVE ON CHRISTMAS? EVERYDAY WE ARE STUCK with jewelry commericals and stuff that breaks the wallet….

    What is a special to give from the heart with no big dollars spent, craft item or something of that nature I am a single mom with no income and this really kills, me right now, PLEASE HELP, By the way, I can sew a little but not alot

    Go to the dollar store. Think about everyone on your list (should be pared down to just immediate family) and find something that really says “them”. Or don’t give presents at all. Give them a gift certificate to spend time with them doing something free later (a walk, clean a closet out with them, bake cookies, cup of coffee at yours or their house…) Really, do you care what is under the tree for you? Neither do they. They know your financial situation and would feel guilty if you spent a lot on them.

    Another great place to shop for Christmas Sewing Crafts products is Amazon. They have more than just books!


    Stitch it for Christmas: Festive Sewing Projects to Craft and Quilt


    Stitch it for Christmas: Festive Sewing Projects to Craft and Quilt


    $6.27


    This is a collection of beautiful Christmas designs from top designer Lynette Anderson. The simple patchwork techniques Lynette uses are a great backdrop for the festive applique and stitchery designs. It features a wide range of ideas, from quick-to-stitch gifts, such as stockings and cushions, to beautiful decorations and a stunning hanging quilt. Beautiful fabrics, festive colours and cute desi…

    Make Me I'm Yours...Christmas: Over 20 fun festive projects


    Make Me I’m Yours…Christmas: Over 20 fun festive projects


    $6.00


    This is a festive collection of more than 25 fantastic projects that are modern and stylish, but simple enough to make for the busy Christmas season. It covers a wide range of crafts, from sewing and beading, to card making and cake decorating – everything you will need to create your best Christmas ever. It is packed with step-by-step instructions, beautifully illustrated techniques and handy tip…

    Christmas creche craft: Sewing sculpture patterns for a Nativity group : patterns and instructions


    Christmas creche craft: Sewing sculpture patterns for a Nativity group : patterns and instructions




    Martha Stewart Crafts Punch, Arctic Snowflake


    Martha Stewart Crafts Punch, Arctic Snowflake


    $6.29


    Create fun shapes with this spring action paper punch. It is simple to use and will make crisp, perfectly shaped snowflakes from cardstock, paper, cardboard, felt, foam, and much more. In each product you’ll find the quality, thoughtful attention to detail, and how-to expertise that’s reflective of Martha’s signature style allowing you to create meaningful memories by hand with her innovative cr…







    Anita Goodesign ~ Christmas Curls 2 ~ Embroidery Designs


    Anita Goodesign ~ Christmas Curls 2 ~ Embroidery Designs


    $19.99


    We are very excited to present a follow up to last years Christmas Curls. We designed 20 new Christmas designs that are fast and easy to embroider. Each of the designs have very few colors and have no appliques or additional techniques in them. They are perfect for all of those last minute Christmas Gifts that you have been putting off! For our project we embroidered the designs on towels, which a…

    Alex Crafty Advent Calendar


    Alex Crafty Advent Calendar


    $7.89


    Alex Toys Crafty Advent Calendar – Alex Toys 189C….







    Fashion Design Studio


    Fashion Design Studio


    $34.99


    Embellish the dress included or dream up your own creative couture….

    Bucilla 86194 Holiday Cornucopia Stamped Cross Stitch Tablecloth, 60-Inch by 90-Inch


    Bucilla 86194 Holiday Cornucopia Stamped Cross Stitch Tablecloth, 60-Inch by 90-Inch


    $26.38


    Bucilla stamped cross-stitch Holiday Cornucopia Tablecloth kit. Kit includes: 35% cotton and 65% polyester blend fabric stamped in washable blue ink, DMC floss requirements and trilingual instructions. Size 60-inch X 90-inch….



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