Holiday-in-a-Hurry: 4th Edition

Holiday-in-a-Hurry: 4th Edition is a collection of seven projects. Each project has two design themes: one for fall and one for Christmas. Many of the designs are offered in multiple sizes. With more than nineteen home décor and gift giving options, these projects are perfect for embroidery enthusiasts of all skill levels and make preparing for the Holidays easier than ever.

The seven projects are:

Project 1 and Project 2: Sassy Kitchen Towels and Pocket Potholders.  The Sassy Kitchen towels and potholders bring charm, a little sass, and everyday practicality to the kitchen. The towels and potholders share an amusing saying, are quick to stitch and are the perfect answer to gift giving.  

Finished sizes:  Towel: 18” x 27”; Potholder: 7” x 9”  

Project 3 and Project 4: Farmer's Market Placemats and Hot Pads: Bring the charm of a farmers’ market straight to your holiday kitchen.   Whether you’re hosting brunch, decorating for the season, or simply brightening your daily dining routine, these fruit‑and‑vegetable placemats and hot pads create a fresh, fun vibe straight from the market. They also make amazing gifts! 

•  Finished Placemat Sizes:
  • • 10” x 16” and 9”x14” hoops: 15” square 
    • 8” x 12” Hoops: 13” square
• Finished Hot Pads: 9”x9”, 7”x7”

Project 5: Holiday Pillows:  Single hooping pillows are fast, easy, and fabulous, especially for gift giving.  Two pillow designs are included, each in three sixes. The pillow front fabric is an oversized piece of interfaced fabric. Embroider the design, trim to size, add the zippered pillow back and then finish with ric rac, pom poms, or cording.  A perfect gift is just an hour or two away.

• Finished pillow sizes:
  • 10x15 designs: 12x20 or 12x24
  • 9x14 designs: 12x20
  • 8x12 designs: 12x16 

Project 6: Holiday Pillows: Decorate the bath, and so much more, with these holiday themed designs. Each of the four included designs are provided with and without a knockdown stitch. For bath hand towels, use the knockdown stitch version.  Use the designs without the knockdown stitch on tea towels, quilt blocks, aprons and more. What a perfect addition to your holiday décor! These towels also make great, cost-effective gifts. 

•  Finished size of hand towel: 16” x 28” (or similar)

Project 7: Stuffies:  Stitch these amazingly quick and cute stuffies for holiday ornaments, Christmas dinner place cards, personalized gifts or table and mantle decorations.  The five stuffies, each in two sizes, are made completely in the hoop and are designed to have a raw edge, which makes them super-fast and easy to stitch. 

 After stitching, the stuffie is trimmed and then stuffed with poly-fill.  The hole is closed with either hand sewing or glue.  Leave a small to hole in the stuffie to insert a wooden dowel to make a stunning standing display.  So fun, so fast, and so fabulous!

• Finished sizes:  
  • Tree: 4x6, 6x8
  • Heart: 5x5, 7x7
  • Star: 5x5, 6x6
  • Gingerbread man: 5x5, 7x7
  • Pumpkin: 5x5, 7x7

During the holidays, time is short, so get ready to stitch up some amazing projects, in a hurry!   

Minimum hoop size: 8” x 12”