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Saturday, 13 July 2013

Joy and Gingerbread Bunting


The sun is shining, the garden is blooming and there’s not a cloud in the sky.  July is the perfect month to think about ....... Christmas!  Yep, you heard right.  Warm, relaxed, summer days, or evenings, are the perfect time to complete a little Christmas project – something quick and easy that will give you a sense of being ready for the end of year festivities. 

Christmas Delivery Mug Rug Pattern

Of course, there are always mug rugs to make - perfect for gifts, table decorations and wall art.  Mug rugs are ideal for sending through the post (lightweight and small), for batch making for colleagues at work and for using up some of those scraps left over from a larger project.   
But if you fancy something a little bit different then how about stringing up some yuletide bunting with the 'JOY' bunting pattern.

This pattern is very simple, very quick and very effective - all you need is one charm pack, a length of ribbon and my free Joy Bunting PDF pattern.

Of course bunting isn’t just for Christmas – change the word and you can hang it for birthdays, Easter, weddings, anniversaries, Halloween – even JULY!

You could always create bunting using the cheeky Gingerbread men from my Gingerbread Cup mug rug pattern.

You can download the FREE pattern HERE.  The pattern gives you have two delicious methods for making the gingerbread men - you can fuse these little chaps for a neat, firm finish or stitch them together with a frayed edge for a rustic look.


Whether you prefer hand or machine stitching – these guys will always turn out sweet and whilst I hope you buy my Gingerbread Cup mug rug pattern for the gingerbread man template – you really don’t have to – a cookie cutter would work just as well.  

Gingerbread Cup Mug Rug Pattern

I’m not the only one sharing Christmas joy this month though - seven days with seven projects - check out the schedule of the 'Christmas in July' blog hop so you don't miss a thing. 

Sew until next time .....................
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77 comments:

  1. Amy DeCesare13 July 2013 at 02:03

    Merry Christmas in July to you! There's no time like the Present for making these wonderful Christmas projects. (Pun intended!)

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  2. Anonymous13 July 2013 at 04:15

    Wow! Beautiful fabric!!! Thank you for the opportunity to participate in such great giveaway :)
    Have a fantastic weekend!

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  3. Julie Cefalu13 July 2013 at 05:16

    I can't imagine Christmas without some gingerbread men and a little joy too! Very cute idea and thank you for sharing the free pdf!
    Julie @ The Crafty Quilter

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  4. Cindy13 July 2013 at 05:29

    Can't wait to make your banner to hang over my mantle at Christmas. Thanks for sharing the PDF.

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  5. Tanya Quilts in CO13 July 2013 at 05:49

    Great designs and thank you for the give away!

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  6. Anonymous13 July 2013 at 06:07

    Who can resist a Gingerbread ANYTHING!!

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  7. isa1313 July 2013 at 06:12

    Christmas in July ? Why not, I have never tried it and the idea seems funny. Thanks for the chance to win

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  8. Ann D13 July 2013 at 06:18

    That fabric looks wonderful. Thank you for hosting a give-away.

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  9. Britt-Inger13 July 2013 at 06:21

    It is so fun and thank you for your awesome ideas to decorate the house.
    I have linked your blog post to the Swedish national quilt guild Rikstäcket , so our members could enjoy and share your talent.
    Britt-Inger in Sweden

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  10. joanold13 July 2013 at 08:05

    Mug Rugs are definitely on my Christmas sewing list this year. I love the little gingerbread men.

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  11. linny13 July 2013 at 08:25

    Love the little gingerbread men, very cute. Thanks for sharing the PDF. lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  12. Unknown13 July 2013 at 08:34

    Just love the cute Gingerbreadmen with clothes on, and what a good idea to use a charm pack for bunting. Thanks for sharing:-)

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  13. Unknown13 July 2013 at 08:59

    I'm planning on sewing mug rugs as gifts this year, I love the thought of them being brought out each year with a smile.

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  14. Margaret13 July 2013 at 11:18

    Such sweet patterns you design! Thanks for providing some freebies for your faithful readers.

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  15. Ginette13 July 2013 at 11:56

    Great patterns! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  16. Pamela13 July 2013 at 12:20

    Too Cute! The inspiration!

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  17. CrazyCatLady13 July 2013 at 12:31

    Thanks for the chance to win that pretty fabric. Puts me right into the spirit, it does!

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  18. Victoria13 July 2013 at 12:40

    Good afternoon! many thanks for your blog and this giveaway!

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  19. Vera13 July 2013 at 12:48

    I can almost hear: jingle bells, jingle bells .. :-) Some cute fellows you created! I'm in the mood already. Thx.

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  20. Eva13 July 2013 at 12:57

    I can not imagine Christmas without gingerbread for eating or decorating, they so reach the child within all of us. Awesome project, thanks for the giveaway.

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  21. Eileen13 July 2013 at 13:00

    I love those gingerbread! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  22. Brenda13 July 2013 at 13:40

    Great patterns. Thanks for sharing.

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  23. barbara woods13 July 2013 at 13:52

    Love you work, thanks

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  24. Klarafina13 July 2013 at 14:11

    Cute Gingerbread pattern! I love Gingerbread Cookies (all year) so this pattern is just perfect for me :)

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  25. Rosa13 July 2013 at 14:18

    It`s pretty nice!!I can´t imagine our christmas party without bunting.Thanks for the patttern and the tutorial.Happy July Chirtmas!!

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  26. Vicki H13 July 2013 at 14:52

    Your patterns are always so cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Joan13 July 2013 at 15:31

    Love your patterns and your blog! This is my first visit. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  28. Patricia13 July 2013 at 15:33

    Thanks for all the gifts! They are great!

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  29. Gill13 July 2013 at 15:55

    I love your gingerbread men!

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  30. Carol13 July 2013 at 16:21

    My July has actually turned into a zoo marathon - usually it isnt so hectic. However, the season b4 Christmas leaves no time to craft, so these ideas are great for this time of year. Thanks, always room for gingerbread men!

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  31. Unknown13 July 2013 at 16:41

    I love your gingerbread men in both the bunting and the mug rug. July just seems to be racing away from me. I hope I have time for a little Christmas in July.

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  32. Suze13 July 2013 at 16:48

    I love both buntings. One of my friends has two of her three children expecting babies. So, I just might make a bunting for each as a shower gift. That would be a nice extra. Of course, I can't tell grandma or she might take my idea. I love the gingerbread men. Do I smell gingerbread in the air? Thanks for the cute patterns and a fabulous giveaway. I had seen the beach hut mug rug and had no idea it belonged to you. Great ideas!

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  33. Mara13 July 2013 at 16:53

    The gingerbread men are so adorable, thank you for sharing.

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  34. Joyce Carter13 July 2013 at 17:15

    The gingerbread men are really cute. They would be perfect hanging on the tree. Thank you so much for the giveaway.

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  35. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans13 July 2013 at 17:29

    LOVE your gingerbread bunting!! I am enjoying Christmas in July!!!

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  36. Friendship Crossing13 July 2013 at 17:37

    Thank you sew much for your darling freebies!! Your mug rugs are all sew adorable too!
    I would love to be entered in your giveaway!
    Thanks!

    Tanya

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  37. Janarama13 July 2013 at 17:42

    Your gingerbread men are adorable. You should make some gingerbread women too! ; )

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  38. Terry13 July 2013 at 19:46

    I just found you via Amy Made That! I have to say, that little gingerbread has a future in my Christmas home. Thank you for the pattern - and the giveaway.

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  39. Tammy13 July 2013 at 20:30

    Great projects. Thank you for the tutorial patterns. Also the fabric is gorgeous. Thank you for the chance to enter.

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  40. Anonymous13 July 2013 at 21:24

    I love your gingerbread man and joy buntings. Thank you for the gifts and giveaway.

    (smjohns63 at yahoo dot com)

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  41. Bonnie Pfrimmer13 July 2013 at 22:35

    I love the gingerbread men and the penguin. I am for sure going to make them both. Thank you for sharing.

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  42. OhioLori14 July 2013 at 00:13

    loooove love love your Patterns!! & these gingerbread guys are Adorable!!!

    Have a Wonderful weekend!! :)



    bearpaws9(at)copper(dot)net

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  43. Elizabeth14 July 2013 at 00:35

    Great patterns, love your style!

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  44. vicki14 July 2013 at 01:32

    I will be making new ornaments for the tree this year. Thanks for sharing the pattern and the giveaway. vickise at gmail dot com

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  45. Anonymous14 July 2013 at 03:30

    Cute projects Amanda!! Love each of the buntings!! So adorable and filled with holiday cheer.

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  46. Susan Stanton14 July 2013 at 04:53

    Your Christmas projects are so cute. Thanks for the giveaway. Happy July!

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  47. Sue14 July 2013 at 05:18

    Love your gingerbread men and JOY!!!! If it wasn't so darn hot here in Florida, maybe I could get in the Christmas spirit!!!!

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  48. Grammasheri14 July 2013 at 05:43

    I have made a couple of your mug rug patterns - so fun! Thank you for the free bunting patterns, and for the giveaway opportunity.

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  49. Sharon S14 July 2013 at 07:26

    I have a couple special someone's who will love the gingerbread bunting. So cute. Thank you for the great ideas & patterns.

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  50. Unknown14 July 2013 at 12:06

    Oh I just love the gingerbread bunting. But besides that my daughter is a teacher and she wants a bunting made for her classroom so this would be perfect in some of your other suggestions. Just love it thank you....I intend on using your instructions for it appreciate it.

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  51. Linda Crosby14 July 2013 at 12:33

    thanks for sharing your sweet Christmas projects and the great giveaway.

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  52. Ellen14 July 2013 at 13:53

    Love the Gingerbread men

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  53. Anonymous14 July 2013 at 15:45

    The gingerbreadmen are so cute, love them!
    Gun, Sweden
    gun@lapp.se

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  54. Bonnie5814 July 2013 at 15:54

    Love the bunting. Thanks so much for sharing and for the opportunity on the draw

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  55. Scrapatches14 July 2013 at 16:04

    Thank you for the adorable patterns. I love the gingerbread one ... my favorite holiday cookie! Thanks also for the chance to win the Nancy Halvorsen fabric ... my favorite Christmas fabric designer ... :) Pat

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  56. Susan14 July 2013 at 17:37

    Your gingerbread men are super cute!

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  57. Gwen14 July 2013 at 18:53

    I think your mug rugs are just adorable! And I love the idea of creating buntings for Christmas and other holidays--such a great idea!

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  58. ljeanne14 July 2013 at 19:52

    I will definitely make the gingerbread man garland for my mantle

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  59. VickiT14 July 2013 at 21:16

    Wow. What adorable buntings! I love these and they'll be so cute for the holidays, especially since we now have young Grandchildren. They will just love them and probably want to take them home too. LOL

    I just love all your mug rugs. I've been checking them out every once in awhile and really need to buy a few of them.

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  60. KatheG14 July 2013 at 22:49

    Thanks for the patterns. They are all so cute.

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  61. Material Girl15 July 2013 at 08:59

    Such cute little projects, and I just love your little mug rugs, they are just so sweet! I also happen to LOVE Nancy Halvorson fabrics...

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  62. bairdmtn15 July 2013 at 18:19

    Your buntings are oh so festive and could be adapted to ANY holiday or celebration!! Thank you for sharing this tutorial!!

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  63. Anonymous15 July 2013 at 19:26

    I love thinking of Christmas any time of the year, but especially in July when it is so hot in Houston! Thank you for sharing your tutorial with us!

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  64. Meredith16 July 2013 at 02:23

    Love the gingerbread men bunting, and the joy pattern as well. I headed straight over and bought your pattern for the gingerbread mug mat! Thanks for the pattern and the chance to win.

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  65. Elaine16 July 2013 at 03:14

    SO that's what it's called...Bunting!! I almost made something like that for the blog hop. IT's adorable and I love gingerbread men, they make great crafts in paper, felt or fabric. Very cute!

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  66. Anonymous16 July 2013 at 06:25

    I love the gingerbread men. A friend and I are planning to make some holiday bunting(s) using her scrapbooking diecut machine to make the letters; now we can add gingerbread men.

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  67. Betsy16 July 2013 at 14:46

    Those gingerbread men r so cute. Thanks for the chance

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  68. barb16 July 2013 at 16:58

    love the gingerbrad men, they look good enough to eat. babscorbitt@gmail.co

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  69. anglars17 July 2013 at 17:40

    Christmas - I always love thinking about it... gingerbread men are wonderful - I have made some of plastic canvas... thank you for this opportunity

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  70. Carol Swift17 July 2013 at 21:49

    Those little gingerbread men are just so cute!

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  71. Mary Ellen18 July 2013 at 16:03

    what would Christmas be without Gingerbread boys and girls!!!!

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  72. GailM.19 July 2013 at 11:42

    Love the gingerbread garland.

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  73. Pinnylea Creations19 July 2013 at 12:02

    Love the gingerbread men and "Joy" and anything Christmassy really!!!!!

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  74. JudyC19 July 2013 at 14:41

    Just love those gingers!!!

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  75. JudyC19 July 2013 at 14:41

    Just love those gingers!!!

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  76. Quilting Tangent19 July 2013 at 16:35

    Looks like Christmas invaded you place, made it a Jolly place to be. Love the Ginger men.

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  77. Susan Stanton20 July 2013 at 02:42

    Wonderful Christmas projects! Thanks for sharing them with us!

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