Liberty Christmas Wrapping

Liberty Christmas Wrapping

Today’s Christmas idea is Liberty Christmas Wrapping.  I love an eco-friendly idea – especially when it involves Japanese culture and fabric.  Furoshiki is a type of Japanese wrapping cloth that was originally used to carry clothes, gifts and food.  The word means Japanese bath spread and comes from the traditional practice of wrapping a bundle … Read more

Liberty Christmas Fairy

Claire from the studio has made this really sweet liberty christmas fairy. She saw a similar one on Pinterest and really wanted to make one using the Wiltshire Christmas fabric and tana lawn. Her’s will decorate the top of her tree as a christmas tree topper and handmade decoration. Claire drew a pattern for her … Read more

Festive Wiltshire Dress — A Christmas Party Make by the Lewes Sewing Bees

This Festive Wiltshire Dress is the last of the series of projects by the lovely Lewes Sewing Bees.  Gill Nicholls has made this gorgeous dress using one of my exclusive Wiltshire fabrics. I love this dress.  It can be worn at the festive drinks parties or for the rest of the year for any special … Read more

Liberty Christmas Cards – How To

I’ve made some pretty liberty christmas cards this week which are so simple and yet super pretty. Once you have your supplies, each card takes minutes to make using handmade christmas cards techniques and tana lawn fabrics. You will need: Liberty Christmas fabric which you can buy here.  I suggest buying fat quarters of each … Read more

I’m Dreaming of a Liberty Christmas – Liberty Baubles Tutorial

I really am dreaming of a Liberty Christmas this year.  I absolutely love the festive season and can’t wait to cover my home in Liberty fabrics through one craft project or another.  I’ve got several Liberty Christmas craft projects lined up to share with you over the next few weeks.  I thought I would start … Read more

DIY Mercury Glass — Handmade Tealight Holders for Your Christmas Table

Create stunning DIY mercury glass tealight holders — a handmade gifts project that brings vintage sparkle to your Christmas table using simple craft supplies. You Will Need: Glass beakers, dishes or pots, (I got mine from charity shops (thrift stores)), looking glass (mirror) spray (not Chrome, it’s not shiny enough), an empty spray bottle, vinegar, … Read more

Christmas Holidays Wreath Making Project

Every year before Christmas I get together with a group of friends to make wreaths for our front doors, creating a christmas holidays wreath using liberty fabric, greenery and a festive scrap pack for seasonal decorating. We make a brew of delicious hot apple & cinnamon (heat apple juice in a saucepan with 2-3 cinnamon … Read more

Liberty Christmas Shop — Baubles, Fairies and Festive Decorations

The Liberty Christmas shop is a haven of festive craft store magic at this wonderful time of year. From glass baubles with a little sparkle to ballerina fairies and nutcracker soldiers, the world-famous Liberty store has stunning Christmas decorations to inspire your festive home. A tradition for christmas quilting fans and decoration lovers alike — … Read more

Rainbow Liberty Hankies — Handmade Christmas Gifts from Fabric Scraps

These rainbow Liberty fabric hankies make perfect handmade gifts — a quick sewing project using fabric scraps left over from other projects, ideal for easy Christmas presents. I used up lots of Liberty pieces of fabric from other projects and then used a few extra fabrics from the studio to complete the colours in the … Read more