Saturday, July 14, 2018

12 Days of Christmas in July Blog Hop

Sarah over at Confessions of a Fabric Addict is hosting the 12 Days of Christmas in July blog hop, and once again I'm pleased to participate. Also participating today is Joanne of Everyone Deserves a Quilt. Visit all the other posts each day via the links over at Sarah's, and check out her 12DCIJ quilt along, too.

Have you ever needed a little something extra to include with a gift? Or a cute package topper? I have. So this year I'm making Christmas tree themed pot holders for "the girls."

These are inspired by this tutorial by Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter. Check out her tutorial to make the trees. The only change I made was to start with 10" squares so my pot holders would end up square.

Some fabrics from stash:

Quick improv cutting:

Sewn together:

Fussy cut backing, so cute: 

Double batting, a little decorative stitching for the quilting, 
then trimmed to 8" and bound: 

Result: quick and easy pot holders, ready  - ahead of time! -  for gifting.





Be sure to visit everyone on the 12 Days of Christmas in July 
blog hop for some great gift and decor ideas.
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Speaking of decor items, last year for 12DCIJ, I posted about a life size Christmas Tree wall hanging with real ornaments. It was my most popular post ever, as was the tutorial. If you're interested, you can check it out here.


Thanks for visiting, and enjoy the inspiration from the other bloggers. Thank you, Sarah, for hosting this event!

47 comments:

  1. These pot holders are really a great idea for quick gifts! I love the decorative stitching you did and well as the improv cutting; and I think the 8" is the perfect size. I think you've just helped me figure out what to do with a bunch of holiday (not just Christmas!) themed fabrics that I have. Thank you! By the way, I made the tree from last year and love it!

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  2. I like how you decorated your tree potholders. But I really like your wall tree. I would love to make something like that.

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  3. Cute potholders! The decorative stitch is a clever idea! Your door tree is ideal for a small living space. I am doing the quilt along too; making mine in the patriotic colors for QOV. Should be fun!

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  4. I love quick projects and those pot holders are perfect.

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  5. Thanks for being a part of the HOP. Potholders are always a great gift.
    Carol

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  6. I like that method of making tree blocks, fun and effective!

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  7. Jan, these are so cute! And thanks for the reminder about last year’s tree - I need to go check my green scrap stash!! Thanks for all your hard work...

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  8. Very cute potholders. Great little gifts. 'Love those tree designs.

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  9. Great idea for a quick gift . thanks for the inspiration.
    hjrogers@sympatico.ca

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  10. Love the potholders. Great idea!

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  11. Cute potholders and I love last year’s tree.

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  12. Cute potholders. I've used that tree in a quilt but never thought of using it to make a pot holder. The use of the decorative stitch is perfect.

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  13. The pot holders are a great idea; small finishes are satisfying and knowing you have a few items ready to gift already is fantastic.

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  14. Very cute!! And a wonderful way to use to decorative stitches. I've done a similar project as ornaments too.

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  15. Cute hot pads. They go well with the project I am going to share on the 24th.

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  16. Thanks for sharing your Christmas ideas. Those potholders are a cute little gift.

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  17. Thank you so much for sharing! I love the pot holders, and your use of decorative stitching. The wall Christmas tree looks like so much fun!

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  18. These are super cute and practical! Now I wish I had some decorative stitches on my machine. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  19. Those pot holders look so cute. 2 days into CIJ and I already want to make everyone's item(s). Love your Christmas Tree from last year... I remember thinking about it too!

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  20. Your potholders are darling! Thank you for the tutorial.

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  21. Very fun pot holders, front and back.

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  22. One of your links leads to last year's blog hop. I was wondering why I'd gotten 2 new comments on last year's blog post. You might want to update that link to THIS YEAR's blog hop instead.

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  23. Hi Jan, Love your potholders. Thanks for sharing!

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  24. I used that improv tree last Christmas to make some wheelchair quilts. Great idea to make them into quick gift potholders.

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  25. SUPER idea -- love the fussy cut backs.

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  26. Cute idea! I love the trees!

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  27. Great idea, I think this will be an item in my mother-in-law's gift basket at Christmas time this year!

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  28. Love the potholders! My favorite go to gift!

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  29. Adorable pot holders. Thank you for sharing!

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  30. Love your pot holders! Thanks so much for sharing your idea!!

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  31. Great looking potholders. Love the embroidery stitch that you used for the garland on the trees!

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  32. Love the little package toppers. And I still love that fabric tree with the ornaments. . .it is a great idea.

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  33. both of these projects are wonderful. thanks for sharing.
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  34. I love your trees! All sizes! Thanks for sharing.

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  35. The potholders are a great idea for a quick gift...thanks for sharing! I love that Christmas tree wall hanging, too.

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  36. Hanks for sharing your cute ideas!
    Susanpshaffer@gmail

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  37. Pot holders are a great idea. Great looking trees. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Those trees are so cute! Pot holders are always a great gift!

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  39. Great post! I remembered your post from last year. It's what inspired my felt tree I made for Christmas and my post for this hop. I just didn't have enough time last year to make it. Or maybe I just had a lot of other things taking my time that I THOUGHT were more important but just can't think of them now. I have to remember potholders for gift giving! Those might be doable!!

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  40. Really cute pot holders! One can never have too many!

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  41. Great potholders! I'd love to make one of your Christmas tree wall hangings! So festive!
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

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  42. How cute are those pot holders!! I think I could manage a few of them! And your Christmas tree wall hanging looks cool... might need to make one for this Christmas!! Thanks for sharing! xx

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  43. Ty for posting I seen the pine trees and couldn't wait to see what you did. ..Very nice tytyty for all the great ideas.... happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  44. I remember your tree from last year and think I bookmarked the tutorial. I should also make some potholders now before time gets away from me.
    Pat

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  45. I love the decorative stitching as garland on the trees. A great and easy gift to make for a group of girls. Thank you for sharing and participating in the blog hop!

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