Sew Merry and Bright: 21 Easy, Fun, and Festive Patterns
Sure, it's difficult to even think about Christmas decorations when it's this blasted hot outside! (Though, maybe, if you close your eyes and dream of mistletoe, your internal temperature will drop a few degrees). But even in the August heat, we couldn't help but get excited for the still-months-away holiday season while flipping through the pages of this new book from quilt/fabric designer DeBono. Included are 21 "easy, fun, and festive patterns" for everything from ornaments and tree skirts to table runners and placemats to stockings and an Advent calendar, all in bright, cheerful, contemporary designs. --Quilts, Inc. eInsiderLinda Lum DeBono's new bookSew Merry and Bright(Martingale®, 2012) is filled to the brim with fast, fun holiday projects. Decorate your whole house with table runners, placemats, quilts, pillows, stockings, and a full array of felt ornaments. Includes 21 projects in all. --McCall's Quick QuiltsWhilst on the subject of Christmas gifts for special people, here are 21 easy, fun, whimsical and festive patterns to draw inspiration from. The projects include wall hangings, place mats, ornaments, stockings, table runners, a tree skirt and an Advent calendar to name but a few. Indulge yourself in either the bright novelty prints or take the more traditional approach and palette. There is a host of cheery home-decor and gift ideas to make for the special people who appreciate the time and effort that you have put into the making of a personalized gift.--Fabrications Quilting For You, December 2012/January 2013Although Christmas is just weeks away, there is still time to whip up a quick deco or two or perhaps sew a festive stocking, cushion, table runner or quilt.Sew Merry and Brightby Linda Lum DeBono has "21 easy, fun and festive projects" to bring Christmas cheer. Ideal for beginners or young stitchers, these are such simple designs; you can share the joy of making with someone special.--New Zealand Quilter, Issue 82