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Christmas in July Skirt :: Blog Hop & Giveaway

July marks the halfway point between one Christmas and the next, which means the Christmas fabric is out! I’m excited to show off some of the cute Christmas fabrics available from Windham this year! I chose the cute line of Santa’s Little Helpers, my girls especially loved this line when I was looking through the choices!

How cute is this? There is a white version of the main print as well as a green version of trees, but they’re missing from this photo because I had already cut them into the cutest little girl skirt:

How sweet is this? I thought I had elastic, but I was out, so I’ll post an update after my trip to the fabric shop today. I used the Purl Soho Gathered Skirt for All Ages as a base for this skirt, but with modifications (no pockets and two fabrics).

I think this is going to be so fun to wear during the holidays! Of course, little sister will be needing one too, so I picked these prints for hers:

It’s a little funny sewing for Christmas in July, but it is probably the only way I’ll get stuff ready for the holidays! I am always wanting to make my girls more clothes, so this is super exciting for me!

Do you want to win some awesome Christmas fabrics? Follow these simple rules for an entry!

Follow my blog by either subscribing to my newsletter or follow along on Instagram @cloverandviolet. Then just tell me what your favorite thing to sew for the holidays is!

The giveaway will be open from now until 8PM PST on Sunday, July 23, 2017. The winner for this bundle will be picked at random and we will announce the name HERE on Monday, July 24, 2017. This giveaway is open to everyone over 18 years of age, USA and International.

And, visit the other participants of the blog hop here:

Monday, July 17– Chris Dodsley, Made by Chrissie D

http://madebychrissied.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, July 18- Sam Hunter, Hunter’s Design Studio

https://huntersdesignstudio.com/blog/

Wednesday, July 19 –Debby Kratovil, Debby Kratovil Quilts

http://debbykratovilquilts.blogspot.com/

July 20- Brooke Sellmann, Silly Mama Quilts

http://www.sillymamaquilts.com/

Friday, July 21- Jennie at Clover and Violet

https://www.cloverandviolet.com/

Saturday, July 22nd – Wendy Sheppard, Ivory Spring

https://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/

Comments

  2. I have subscribed to your newsletter. My favorite thing to sew for Christmas is table runners. They make a great gift.

  5. Hi Jennie! The skirt is precious and I know it will be well loved. I subscribe to your blog and I follow you on Instagram too. I enjoy seeing all your beautiful projects. I love making Christmas gifts of all sorts, especially mug rugs and mini quilts. XOXO

  6. Love to make table toppers+place mat sets for Christmas Gifts! May start on some next week! Thanks for your Blog+sharing+this giveaway too!

  7. I am following you on Instagram. I love making Christmas items of all types – pillowcases are one of my favorite quickies and everyone seems to love them for a festive addition to Christmas decorating.

  8. The skirt is totally cute. I already follow you on bloglovin and I just signed up for your newsletter

  13. I follow you on email. I love to sew things that would be used around the house, pillows, place mats, table runners etc

  14. I like to sew Christmas stockings and ornaments. I follow on Instagram as well as subscribe to your blog.

  15. I follow via Instagram and Bloglovin. I usually make small holiday gifts such as potholders or pillow cases …never enough time!! Love the skirts…you are lucky to have two girls to sew for!

  16. I don’t do instagram, so I signed up for emails. I like making lap quilts. This is a fun blog hop. Thanks for the fun.

  17. I subscribe to your newsletter. My favorite things to sew for Christmas are usually for gifts … handbags, placemats, napkins, coasters, zipper pouches, lap quilts, doll clothes.

  18. My favorite things to make for holiday gifts are Christmas ornaments.. Follow you on Instagram: @minibea123.

  20. I love to sew some cushions for Christmas. I receive your newsletter and alrady follow you on Ig as aureaskitchen

  21. I like your combination of fabrics. It is had to think of grey as a Christmas color but I keep telling my self it is just silver with a little tarnish. LOL

    • Forgot to say what I make for Christmas. I really like to quilt but honestly how many blankets can any one person or family use, so I go for Christmas table cloths, runners, napkins, placemats anything that says CHRISTMAS. I am the original Christmas Nut.

  22. Follow via instagram.
    Favorite thing to make at Christmas is any sort of gift. Usually that means some kind of bag. Last year it was aprons/smocks.

  23. Adorable skirt!! I love making table runners or holiday wall hanging s for the holidays! thank you!

  24. My favorite thing to make for Christmas is home decor in the seasonal fabrics. I love decorating the home with EVERYTHING that speaks of Christmas. It is a very joyful time in our home and it is now considered a tradition to find all the new things that have been added to all the festivities. Thank you for the chance to win some fabric!!

  25. I follow you on IG. I love make Christmas placemats, table runners and mug rugs! They’re quick and easy and can be used in so many ways.

  31. I am a Bloglovin’ and IG follower of yours! The sweet skirt will look so adorable during the holiday season with colored tights! I’m sure your daughter will love it! I like to make table runners for gifting during the holidays. Sometimes they aren’t holiday-centered, but match the décor of the recipient. They are always appreciated.

  33. I follow you via email newsletter and also IG!! My favourite thing to sew would be table runners.

  34. I signed up for your newsletter. This year I’m going to sew some advent calendars for all the little ones. Thanks grinnie1961 at gmail dot com

  35. I follow your blog. Love the Christmas fabrics — I make several Christmas quilts every year! Deb E / Oregon

  36. I am already an instagram follower and just signed up for your newsletter. My favorite thing about christmas is the good will of little gifts for friends and family (finding, making something that is just perfect for the particular person).

  37. Thanks for the chance. Your little girls will enjoy wearing these sweet skirts next holiday. Hope you will post photos!

  38. What cute fabrics! I love the little skirts you made!

    I just found your blog today and I’ve signed up for your newsletter. Looking forward to seeing your newsletters as I’ve enjoyed what I have seen on your blog so far!

    I don’t do too much sewing for holiday gifts, but I did make quilt tops for my siblings one year. I still have to finish quilting them though so that probably wasnt the best project!

  39. I like to make pillowcases for all 7 of my great grand kidlets. I love the colors in this selectio

  42. Such a cute skirt. I am always looking for new ornaments to make and sew. They are my favorite. Any ideas?

  44. Pretty skirt! I am a subscriber to your newsletter. For the holidays, I enjoy making table runners.

  47. I follow you on Instagram and love everything you make! This year I’m currently sewing Christmas themed economy blocks to make into either pillows or a table runner. Sill undecided. Many other ideas are popping up too though, stockings, mug rugs,attempting to try clothes. This is going to be my first year sewing anything Christmas related, I’m not counting the wonky Batman stocking I made last year 😜.

  48. I would like to make some matching pj pants for my 4 grandchildren this year out of Christmas fabric.

  49. Following on Instagram and herd on Bloglovin. I made drawstring bags for everyone last Christmas using fabrics with favorite colors of the recipient or novelty fabric reflecting their interest. I filled the bags with candy and fun little gadgets. I love Christmas and Christmas fabrics.

  51. I remember when I made my BabyBird cute little skirts. As a high school sophomore, that window has closed, sigh. But, she LOVES pj pants, so that is what I make for Christmas! I subscribe to your newsletter and follow along on IG too. Thanks for the chance to win.

  53. I subscribe to the newsletter. I like to choose one gift each year and make it for lots of people, last year many friends received tea bag holders, this year I am thinking of placemats or aprons. x

  54. I follow you on Instagram! Love your skirt and your blog tours are always interesting!

  55. I love your skirts! My favorite thing to sew are table runners and pillowcases. I’m a follower of yours on Instagram as ceciliaquilts.

  57. What little girl wouldn’t like this skirt? So cute and the fabrics are fun. I receive your newsletter and follow on Instagram. Enjoy your shopping trip.

  58. This is such a cute idea! Thanks for doing a project that is different from quilting.. My favorite holiday sewing is gifts, usually zippered pouches, totes, etc. I follow you by email.

  59. Lovely Christmas skirts showing the fabric pattern at its best. I like to make cushions, quilts, wall hangings, a variety of things for Christmas. Following on Instagram.

  60. Ornaments are my favorite things to sew for Christmas. And I’m signed up for your newsletter, happily.

  61. Just subscribed ! Love the skirt! This fabric would be great for bags too! I make project bags for my friend for Christmas.

  62. My favorite gift to make is mug rugs. I follow the Clover & Violet newsletter by email.

  63. I’m following you on IG. My go-to holiday gift is gift bags. I have trouble finding things to put inside but I like that I’m giving them something cute, homemade, and that they can re-use.

  64. New subscriber, but frequent visitor here! Since my son was born, my favorite things to sew at the holidays are gifts for him! He got a car carrier last year, and a piggie pillow. Not sure what is on the horizon for him this year–he’ll be 4.

  65. I follow you on Bloglovin! I love sewing Christmas table runners, pillows, quilts….anything for my home!

  67. So glad I found your blog – I subscribed! I would love to win some new Christmas fabric. I can see some cute Christmas aprons with this line as well as table runners.

  68. Following on Bloglovin’. Any project is good for Christmas or any other time of year.

  72. I like to make table toppers or runners in Christmas fabrics–you picked a cute line. I signed up for your newsletter–Thanks for the ideas–the skirts are a neat idea!
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  77. A quality Christmas design for needs to require some serious brainstorming to determine the best outcome. I was simply stumped on choosing the best Christmas design for my daughter.Even tried different ideology but I failed. I found your article more interesting and useful as a tool which could help me explore my artistic intelligence experiences in this sector and help to get the creative juices flowing.

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