Newsy: Crafty mags going away

Soon, you will cease to see these magazines on store shelves or in your mailbox. Sadly, the parent company, All American Crafts, closed its doors last week. Specifically dear to my heart are two of their publications, The Quilter and Quilt Trends.

Thanks goes to long time quilt designer and contributor to both magazines, Wendy Sheppard of Ivory Spring for bringing this to my attention. I turned to Google to find more information on this situation and only found other bloggers talking about it. A post I read – and think you should too – is by woodworker Sheila Landry. A designer like Wendy, she had many of her scroll saw designs showcased in All American Crafts magazine, Creative Woodworks and Crafts.

Image credit: All American Crafts

In her tutorial, Deb Gehringer ingeniously repurposes leftover fabric scraps into stunning quilted star ornaments, showcasing her resourcefulness and creative flair. Drawing from the vibrant remnants of her previous projects like the Five Squared Quilt and the golden hues of the Four Patch Charm quilt, Deb breathes new life into these materials.

Her inspiration stems from nostalgic memories of crafting a Christmas tree skirt for her son years ago, igniting a desire to continue the tradition of handmade holiday decor. To bring her vision to life, Deb selects a curated collection of metallic fabrics from renowned brands such as Marcus Brothers, RJR, and Andover Fabrics, infusing her ornaments with festive elegance and charm.

This free tutorial not only demonstrates Deb’s ingenuity in repurposing materials but also celebrates the joy of handmade holiday decorations, adding a personalized touch to festive celebrations.

Quilted Christmas Tree Ornaments

Scrap Fabric Folded Christmas Tree Ornaments

5 Fun and Festive Gnome Holiday Quilt Patterns

16 Free Quilted Christmas Stocking Tutorials

Have you read?

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