Things to make from Christmas fabric

I was sitting at home marking when I noticed how tatty and worn my slippers were, so I decided to make myself another pair. As we had been making things at college to raise funds for our next exhibition I had some Christmas fabric lying around my room. So they were Christmas slippers ...

I decided to show you some other items made by myself and my family over the years.

Obviously you can make stockings

Here are two made by my children some years ago

My daughter and I made two of these many years ago and this one comes out every year.

This one is printed and has applique and quilted baubles on it.

These hanging decorations also have bunting and door hangers to match

Gift tags                                                                                         Baubles for the tree

... and this is a beautiful piece made this year by my friend Natalie

How To Make A Removable Book Cover

As you can see from earlier posts I often make covers for my books, diaries, folders, etc. Here is a really easy technique for making a removable cover.

Here is the prepared fabric. This has been hand dyed and printed but you could use any fabric. You do not need the wadding unless you are intending to quilt the fabric.

Hem the two side edges

Measure the fabric around the book, making sure the book is closed and fold over the two side edges to make the flaps

Cut a piece of lining fabric. Place this on top of the cover (right sides together) and stitch along the top and bottom edges.

Turn through to the right side. All rough edges are now beautifully covered.

Finished cover