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Christmas in July Sewing with Makower Modern Metallics

July 7, 2017 By Lauren at Molly and Mama 26 Comments

Is it really July already? Crazy, right? July is always a lovely time for sewing here in Australia. Winter is in full swing. The days are short, the weather is cold and stitching indoors is ideal. It’s probably how all of you ‘Northern Hemispherers’ feel at Christmas time. At this time of year, we celebrate ‘Christmas in July’ instead.

Recently, I was lucky enough to be able to play with some of the new Christmas fabrics in the Makower range; Modern Metallics. Australian wholesaler Two Green Zebras sent me this gorgeous fat quarter bundle and it took me ages to decide what to make with it!

The colours are not something I would usually choose, but I was really drawn to the peach, sage and cream plains with gold dot detailing. They have just a hint of sparkle! And though the range is not traditional, the other prints really showcase the Christmas theme, with Christmas trees, baubles and stars. But if you’re more of a traditionalist, you’ll be pleased to know that Modern Metallics comes in a red colourway too.

I liked the geometric design print and wanted to try my hand at fussy cutting, so decided to make an ‘English paper pieced’ six pointed star using 2″ diamond shapes. It was a little fiddley, because the defined lines and shapes don’t leave much room for error. But I am pretty happy with the results for a first attempt.

I thought the star would make a striking detail on a gift bag so I designed a simple lined bag with a boxed base and a drawstring top. The plain peach fabric was the perfect back drop for my paper pieced star! Aurifil thread in 30 weight was used to hand quilt around the star and the bag base.

The other print fabrics created a balanced contrast for the boxed base, lining and back of the bag too.

And the whole thing was finished off neatly with some vibrant gold ribbon pulls! I’m looking forward to using this one for a special gift this Christmas.

Happy stitching, Lauren x

This post was written by Lauren Wright and appeared first on Molly and Mama http://www.MollyandMama.com.au

Filed Under: Christmas, Projects Tagged With: Christmas fabric, Christmas gift bag, Christmas in July, Christmas sewing, English paper piecing, Modern Metallics, tutorial

Comments

  1. Cyndi McCaig says

    July 8, 2017 at 3:44 am

    I’d love to learn now to make this!

    Reply
  2. Alvin Charles says

    July 8, 2017 at 7:30 am

    Nice

    Reply
  3. Lorraine M says

    July 8, 2017 at 9:51 am

    Yes would love the pattern. Never too early to start sewing for Christmas.
    I am sewing your little mice in stocking ornaments and the dove bauble.
    Lovely fabrics too.
    Lorraine

    Reply
  4. Kay says

    July 11, 2017 at 3:28 am

    This is gorgeous, i would love to make this. x

    Reply
  5. thais says

    July 17, 2017 at 12:51 am

    Yes, pretty please!!!

    Reply
  6. Kerry says

    July 25, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    Pretty please for a tutorial on this one. Glad I stumbled across it as it’s perfect for what I was thinking for some gifts 🙂 Thanks in advance!

    Reply
  7. Mary Jane says

    August 4, 2017 at 11:39 pm

    What a lovely bag! I would appreciate your sharing thd pattern. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Lauren at Molly and Mama says

      August 15, 2017 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you so much Mary Jane. I will endeavour to get the tutorial up soon, so please stay tuned. Happy sewing x

      Reply
  8. Lori Nicholas says

    August 20, 2017 at 12:36 am

    This is so cute and practical – a gift within a gift or a recyclable gift wrap. I would love the pattern.

    Reply
  9. greg stewart says

    August 20, 2017 at 5:17 am

    Hi there- I absolutely love the drawstring gift bag and would love the details on how to make it. Very stunning fabric selection as well!

    Reply
  10. Sharon Grothe says

    August 21, 2017 at 8:30 am

    I would also love to learn how to make this pretty bag!

    Reply
  11. Emberley Riddle says

    August 22, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    I would love a pattern and/or a tutorial on how to make the bag – it’s super cute!!!

    Reply
  12. lorna toynton says

    August 22, 2017 at 1:05 pm

    Hi there,
    I would also love to learn to sew this gorgeously made draw string bag 🙂

    Reply
  13. Ronda Mitchell says

    August 22, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    I’d love the pattern to make the Christmas bag u made
    Thank you
    Mrs. Ronda Mitchell

    Reply
  14. Jeanette Schroeder says

    August 22, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    This bag is adorable, would love the pattern. Thank you. Jeanette

    Reply
  15. Barb Walton says

    August 22, 2017 at 10:11 pm

    What a pretty bag! Would love a pattern or instructions if you make them available. Bags are so fun to make!

    Reply
  16. Tammy F says

    August 22, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    Would love to see a tutorial on this. Thank you!

    Reply
  17. Casey says

    August 23, 2017 at 2:22 am

    Love this bag. Please share the pattern.

    Reply
  18. Pat Gullett says

    August 23, 2017 at 4:23 am

    I saw your Christmas gift bag in the Hawthorne Fabrics newsletter and it led me to your blog. I would very much like to have access to your pattern if it becomes available. I’ve made drawstring bags before but don’t quite understand how you did the different fabric where the drawstrings go through. I’m looking forward to receiving your monthly blog.

    Reply
  19. Kelli Whittaker says

    August 23, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    Oh, there is definite interest! Beautiful bag XO

    Kelli

    Reply
  20. Becka says

    August 30, 2017 at 7:19 pm

    Beautiful Bag. I would love the pattern and instructions.

    Reply
  21. Nick Bane says

    September 13, 2017 at 6:01 am

    beautiful bag-I’d love a tutorial or pattern too, although I’m going to be rather busy making lovely things from your new book!

    Reply
    • Lauren at Molly and Mama says

      September 14, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      Thank you so much for your support!

      Reply
  22. Judy Frye says

    September 27, 2017 at 7:54 am

    I would love a pattern or tutorial for the “Christmas in July with Makower 6pt star. It is so cute. Thank you.

    Reply
  23. Carol says

    June 24, 2020 at 3:13 am

    Hi I would love the pattern for your lovely bag. If I start now I might finish but Christmas. Thank you

    Reply
    • Lauren at Molly and Mama says

      June 24, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      Hi Carol, I’m so very sorry but I didn’t end up getting this pattern together. Sorry to disappoint. Check my tutorials tab in case there’s any other projects you might like to try though. Cheers!

      Reply

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