Handmade Holiday

Have you been enjoying the busyness like I have? I know a lot of people complain about all the things to do this time of year, but I really love it! I’m going to keep this post short and sweet and share some projects I worked on for gifts this year.

First up is this Noodlehead Caravan Tote with a Hazel Hedgehog quilt block I made as a teacher gift. I used Joel Dewberry’s Nottinghill and Essex Linen (from Fabric Spark), and kept the lining really simple for a quicker sew.

Handmade Holiday | Caravan Tote



Handmade Holiday | Caravan Tote

Next is this super simple and quick free pattern from Thread Riding Hood for a Dopp kit. I used some vintage fat quarters I received as a Christmas gift last year.
Handmade Holiday | Free 1 hour Dopp kit pattern

I used Color Me Fabric from Funky Monkey for the exterior of a small Sew Sweetness Creative Maker Supply Case – perfect size for some crayons, a coloring pad and some fun extras like stickers and stamps.
Handmade Holiday | Creative Maker Case



Handmade Holiday | Creative Maker Case

This fun free pattern was also a quick sew and I used Jackie McFee’s Heavy Metal fabric fromSitka Fabrics for just the right Christmas touch.
Handmade Holiday | Happy Okapi Blog

I paired Noodlehead‘s Fabric Basket from Anna’s book Handmade Style with Fancy Fox, plus I added a layer of fusible fleece and quilted it. The fabric is Lizzy House’s The Lovely Hunt and Natural History from Llama Fabrics and Essex Linen fromStay Home Fabrics. I also changed out the pattern’s handles with a leather strip and some rivets from Emmaline Bags
Handmade Holiday | Fancy Fox on Noodlehead Basket

Finally, I made some quick and simple placemats using Color Me fabric and Ann Kelle’s adorable snowmen and trees from Funky Monkey Fabrics.
Handmade Holiday | Color Me placemats

I’d love to hear what you’ve been up to. Did you make Christmas gifts this year?