Over the past five years I have been involved with our church craft group and have sewn many fun and beautiful projects to sell at our church holiday bazaar. It has been a wonderful experience to get to know other crafty ladies from the church, and a great way to support non-profit groups in our community with profits from the bazaar. These little wall hangings that feature our church cross, the church façade, or even a favorite Bible verse are successful sellers. They can also be made as any kind of personalized gift for family, friends, and teachers…
Making a table runners using the “disappearing nine patch” block pattern is a simple project that can be made in an afternoon. I love this block because it is made from 9 simple squares of fabric, but it deceives the eye into looking much more complicated. I also enjoy mixing fabrics in different ways to create beautiful patterns across the table runners. You can choose to use the same fabric for each nine patch, or use a different mix of fabric in each. A great time saver for both cutting and fabric selection is to find a 5-inch square…