‘Tis the Season, Part 2: Patchwork Runners

Yes, it’s a few days after Christmas; technically, however, it’s still the season.  Celebrating the holiday kept me from posting these two runners I made using Moda charm packs.  With pre-cut squares, these simple runners were a breeze to make. My very nice mother, who occasionally sends me a surprise package, started the whole thing when she sent me, among other…

‘Tis the Season: Wine Bottle Gift Bags

My friend Gloria recently gave me some Christmas-themed fabrics (don’t I always say sewists are the ultimate recyclers?).  She had several cut-outs, like these, as well as a red-and-gold mini-dot cotton blend. Of course, I had a few things myself; notably, half a yard of a very cute green-and-gold cotton print.    With this and my…