Support the Maker's Gift Guide 2019

Every year I see SO MANY wonderful gift idea's for the holiday's while I'm scrolling and browsing online. Knit hats, personalized jewelry, artwork, fun family gifts like ornaments and mugs, and of course awesome ideas for the nerds and bibliophiles! ;)

Maker's work HARD creating products their customer's will love and enjoy for year's to come. As a crafting girl since I was little, and an Etsy maker myself, I know the effort and time and love put into everything we make.

We all know that handmade touch makes for an extra special gift. As the holiday's arrive, not everyone has the time or maybe even the skill to create something handmade to give family and friends. Every year I see hundreds of maker's doing their thing so beautifully I want to share their creations with the world! So why not show them off in a gift guide for the holiday season? Yes, I think I shall...

A lot of these shops are companies I follow year-round, have bought from at times, and believe in. So trust me when I say you're going to love them! :D

• Pixel Berry Pie Designs - Tarissa is an online friend who creates fabulous prints: her best seller's are Monopoly game card prints! Genius and fun for a school room or family room! :D She loves, loves, loves books so there are ton's of bookish prints as well that you must check out. 

• Bella Handmades - Courtney is a dear friend as well, and she makes and sells unique jewelry pieces...including gorgeous wood-burned jewelry and cutting boards! So many fun and beautiful items, you really have to take a peek. 

• The Healthy Farmgirl Organic Products - I've known Melinda for years online and she is very dedicated to creating her products. She sells unique items I've never seen elsewhere!

• Dogwood Finch - Megan is a new maker I "met" this year who sells some of the sweetest, most exceptional artwork I've ever seen! She's a children's book illustrator, and also has her artwork to sell as cards and prints. She has cute animal scenes, and lovely peaceful nature scenes, and I'm in love with her newest terrariums. I love her little fox in the snow card (row 2) it's my absolute favorite!

• Our Nest Decor - I LOVE this shop...she has far too many exquisite home decor pieces, it would be difficult to pick a favorite. However, the Philadelphia Eagles sign has to be the winner for this Delaware gal. 🦅😂

• Tiny Book Town - If you love books, this is your shop! She has so many mini book title necklaces available in many genres. 

• Lila Rose - This isn't a handmade shop, but it's one I adore and has consultants who work individually in their own "shops" (think mary kay) and I have gotten to know these ladies, so I've included it in my list here. I have been using these amazing, unique hair clips for years and years. They hold thick-thin hair and there are always new designs and sales. If you follow one or more of the consultants you can find so many hair styling ideas on social media, too! :D

• Odds n Ends Quilt Shop - Lastly I have myself, of course. I have added some pretty Christmasy items to the shop, and have mug rugs, bookmarks, and table runners ready for gifting. The bookmarks make excellent stocking stuffers!

Christmas Mug Rug & Corner Bookmark Sets - $15 in my shop

I hope you find some lovely homemade gifts for everyone on your list this year! :D
Merry Christmas!
~Rachel~

New Corner Bookmarks in the Shop!

I have a fun new item to share from the shop - Corner Bookmarks! 

These darling bookmarks are the perfect companion for your favorite book. I've been using them this week to mark my spot in a few stories I'm reading right now and I love how handy and easy to use these are. Plus they are so cute and pretty! :D

Country Hearts

Each corner bookmark is made from 2-3 fabric selections, with a piece of stabilizing interfacing between for stiffening to help it hold it's shape and stay in your book nicely, and then stitched around the edges. The bookmarks are 2-1/2 inches, with a sweet little triangle corner that fits neatly on the edge of your favorite book. 

Daffodils Bookmark

Aqua Dots

I've tested these out in both paperback and hardback books and they work really well for both! I was a bit worried about the corner pages of a book possibly getting bent, but I have had no trouble and I like these even better than a regular bookmark! :D

Coffee Bookmarks

Bookmarks come in a set of two for $3.50 with free shipping!

I have lot's of colorways available in the shop for different tastes and people. 

There are bookmarks for both men and women, and even kid-friendly bookmarks, as well.

These are going to make fabulous gifts for birthday's and party favors, teachers and librarians and of course your favorite reader's! :D Once you try them, you'll want to collect them all and give them out for every occasion to friends and family. (I've already made and given quite a few myself!)

Bookworm Corner Bookmarks

Set of 3 - $4.50

Free Shipping

Each set includes 1 large (3 inches) & 2 small (2 inches)

two sets available

 

The sizing of these is 1 large and 2 mini.

Each is a little bigger and smaller than my regular 2-1/2 inch sizes in the shop. 

These are great for children's books or the kid at heart! ;)

The mini size you can easily fit in a backback or purse "in case of emergencies". 

You never know when you'll need a bookmark! ;D

Head over to my Odds n Ends Quilt Shop to purchase new corner bookmarks and more!

These corner bookmarks are so much fun to use, I hope you all enjoy them! :D 

 ~Rachel~

Fall Decorating In the Kitchen & NEW Autumn Products

Autumn is almost here! I'm so excited, as it's my favorite season. I adore pumpkin spice everything to eat, the colors, the leaves changing, the holiday spirit beginning and the love and family atmosphere. My family was out and about yesterday and it was in the low 70's with a gorgeous breeze and we had a great walk together in the fresh air! 

Today I have some lovely new fall items in the shop to show you, as well as an easy tip for keeping your kitchen clutter free and decorated for Autumn this season (or any season). Let's go!

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 Does your kitchen table ever look like this? 

In our home, the kitchen table serves as a drop zone and work space for the entire family. This is where I quilt and create my products, cook our meals, where my dad leaves his work tools, and the family dumps off their belongings before and after work. We try to manage it, but clutter can pile up quickly with six people coming and going! 

My guess is your home probably looks like this, too, from time to time. So to keep the clutter from piling up, I have a solution for my own family and for yours too! A table runner is not only useful in the kitchen or dining room, but it also serves as a beautiful decoration and focal point. Best of all it becomes a clutter stopper! 

This is the Cascading Triangles Table Runner

Putting all the fall fabrics together reminds me of floating leaves through the air. I've quilted rows of leaves up and down the runner.
You can see additional images for this and all products in my shop.

Every home ought to have a cheerful, colorful table runner on the kitchen or dining room table. It adds so much character to a room! Table runner's keep clutter from piling up on empty surfaces and everyone loves sitting down to eat around the table together...it's so inviting! Plus they are such a beautiful and simple design feature to the home without any extra effort. And of course they are easily removable when ready to get to crafting, as I do. ;) The best part is you can use them year after year, season after season...and exchange them when you are ready for a different style.

Leafy quilted rows in burgundy thread

Autumn has SO much color and so many delights! I not only wanted fall on the table runner, but in a sweet little display to make it feel more homey. I purchased these decorations at Joann's and wood stained the signage with a sponge and acrylic paint we had on hand (no special expensive paints needed). The most expensive was the vase. I couldn't leave the store without it...it's perfect. ;D You can find seasonal items and inspiration anywhere! Place some colorful Autumn leaves from the backyard in a mason jar or wooden bowl. Display a few small pumpkins and gourds in different colors. Have fun with it! It doesn't have to be expensive and you can make it completely personal to your family and style.

I wanted to share another decorating option with this runner... so here is #2!

This display is made up of items from around my room. I don't remember where I found these adorable squirrels. I believe they may have once belonged to my grandmother. They sit on my bookcase near my woodland animal stories, usually. ;) The candle my mother bought me from the $1 store. And the fall decorations I purchased from Joann's for $2! It was so simple and inexpensive.

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Autumn in the Shop!

Now I have to share with you the charming new items in the shop for fall. I'm so excited to show these to you and I hope you love them as much as I have enjoyed making them. :D Besides Cascading Triangles, there are a few more lovelies for you all...

Scrappy Autumn Diamonds

*apple cake not included. Lol! ;D

When various fabrics are used together...that makes it scrappy! Luscious greens, sunny yellows, ruby reds, and some woodsy browns get together on this fun diamond design runner. The scrappy border adds an extra fun pop of Autumn. Simply quilted with some squiggles and bordered with a lovely burgundy red. It's a little bit country, a little bit fall...without being overstated.

I have to share this apple bundt cake with you all. I had my first fall cravings last week and baked up this really easy and scrumptious cake from a favorite blog, Cookies & Cups. I used red delicious apples...it's what we had on hand. I think the granny smith apples would have made it a bit tangier and less sweet. I was really looking forward to the brown butter frosting she uses in the recipe, but we were OUT of powdered sugar!?! The only thing I forgot to check on the list. Lol. But it was seriously amazing without it and fabulous on it's own. We loved it and ate it up!

The backing on this one is a favorite! And all of my products include my permanent sewn-in washing instructions tag for easy cleaning when needed.
You can see additional images for this and all products in my shop.

Football Mug Rug

Whether you are a football fanatic or just love football food, this mug rug is great all year round. And no matter which team you cheer for, you can have fun with this mug rug in neutral team colors and fun design. This is an excellent guy-friendly and kid-friendly gift!

*bowl of chili is also not included. But a must for fall, am I right? :D

You can use this as a mug rug with your favorite game-day beverage, or bring it out for football party snacking. That's what I did with this delicious chili. A family favorite recipe!

Most of my mug rugs are 6-1/1 x 10 inches, just big enough for your mug and a snack or two on the side. The backing is green and the quilting is straight and loopy stitches. You can see additional images for this and all products in my shop.

(If you'd like a large order of  3 or more football mug rugs, email me and I will set up a special order of them for you!).

Pumpkin Patch Mug Rug

"Each year, the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch that he thinks is the most sincere. He's gotta pick this one. He's got to. I don't see how a pumpkin patch can be more sincere than this one. You can look around and there's not a sign of hypocrisy. Nothing but sincerity as far as the eye can see."

~ Linus, The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown ~ 

Pumpkins are a classic favorite of fall. This mug rug has a scrappy feel to it brought out by the pumpkin applique and the border. Every time I look at this mug rug, I crave pumpkin pie and hot apple cider! Quilted with straight, loopy, and zig zag stitching. You can see additional images for this and all products in my shop.

Mother's Delight Wall Hanging - Autumn

My classic Mother's Delight wall hanging pattern in beautiful Autumn tones. The falling leaves and acorns accentuate the stunning star design. The tags are hung on a curtain rod, inexpensively purchased at any local home goods store such as Walmart. Wall hangings create a spectacular wall feature and decor piece for the home. They can hang neatly in hallways, bedrooms, above side tables...anywhere! With my design, you can easily exchange wall hangings out for the seasons and your tastes. 

*curtain rod not included...can be purchased inexpensively in any home goods store such as Walmart.

Quilted in woodgrain style to mimic the blowing of leaves in the wind!

You can see additional images for this and all products in my shop.

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There is still more to discover in the shop! 

I've added more of my best-selling Latte and Favorite Brew Mug Rugs, and there are more fall products as well. Plus everyday table runners, table toppers, and pillow covers!

Shop Now!

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Thank you so much for joining me today, and I hope you had as much fun as I did! I would love to hear how you are decorating for fall at your house... do you celebrate full-on Halloween first, or do you wait until September to decorate? What is your favorite fall decorating item you own? :D

Blessings all!
~Rachel~