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Christmas in July

June 3, 2010 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 18 Comments

With the weather finally starting to cool, it is reminding me of Christmas time in the Northern hemisphere. I have been lucky enough to have experienced three winter Christmas’ – including a magical Christmas in Colorado where we went for sleigh ride on Christmas Day. I think that is why Christmas in July is so popular here in Australia – the traditional menu’s are more suited to the colder months, rather than a heavy meal in the middle of summer.

To celebrate Christmas in July there is going to be some on-line stitching fun over at QFD Creative. So if you want to celebrate Christmas in July, or simply want to make a head start on some Christmas crafting, head on over to QFD Creative. The QFD Creative Team is going to be joined by some fabulous guest designers for this on-line Christmas themed month of stitching.

You can read more about it here.

These lovely fabrics arrived in the mail today from QFD Creative. They are destined for some Christmas in July fun. It is beginning to feel a lot like Christmas ……..

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  1. Linda says

    June 3, 2010 at 2:29 am

    Lucky you i have never seen snow. Cant wait to see what delights you make with that fabric.
    xx

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  2. Kris says

    June 3, 2010 at 3:21 am

    I’m nix on the snow front too! What’s not to love about Christmas in July? I love winter and Christmas, so it’s all good!

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  3. K-Sue says

    June 3, 2010 at 4:02 am

    I am looking forward to seeing what you make.

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  4. Elisabeth- Truly Blessed says

    June 3, 2010 at 4:03 am

    Oh, I love those fabrics. I do believe I need to go to rehab for my fabric addiction!:)
    In Him,
    E

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  5. Rebecca says

    June 3, 2010 at 4:18 am

    snow is not all that, its a pain in the ass.

    love from the UK

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  6. Sew Useful Designs says

    June 3, 2010 at 5:32 am

    I’m with you Lisa… Christmas is SO good in the cold, wintery months! Those fabrics look very bright and festive! Your blog is looking very bright and beautiful too!

    Hugs! Vikki 🙂

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  7. Terriaw says

    June 3, 2010 at 5:32 am

    I love Christmas in July events, so thanks for the tip to this one. I’m excited! Love your new fabric purchases too, which are going to make such a pretty project. I am going to work on my Christmas in July ornament swap this weekend, and hope to post some info next week, so stay tuned.

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  8. Thimbleanna says

    June 3, 2010 at 5:55 am

    What a fun idea! I can’t wait to see what you do with your fun new pile of fabrics!

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  9. Amanda says

    June 3, 2010 at 7:52 am

    No No No!!!! xxxx

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  10. Sandra says

    June 3, 2010 at 11:44 am

    This sounds fun,I`ll have to check out the link! We have snowy Christmas every year here but last year (2009) we spend our Christmas time in Perth and for the first time I experienced a “hot” Christmas with BBQ etc. and really enjoyed it too!
    By the way you are not the only “Bookaholic” and thank you for the peg bucket tutorial, this comes in very handy for me as I need a new one…

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  11. Jenn's Crafty World says

    June 3, 2010 at 4:43 pm

    Looks like you’re about to have some fun! I’m on my way over to QFD right now 🙂
    Jenn

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  12. LizzieJane says

    June 4, 2010 at 7:58 am

    Wonderful fabric and I know that you will make something just stunning out of it.
    x

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  13. sewkalico says

    June 4, 2010 at 11:45 am

    I love those fabrics, but I can’t bear the thought of Christmas already 🙂 This year seems to be flying by so fast! I’m sure you will make something wonderful as usual though!

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  14. LollyChops says

    June 4, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    What a great idea!!!! I cannot wait for all the craft-fabulousness!

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  15. periwinkle says

    June 4, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    I,ve already got my Homespun issue of Christmas in July on order 🙂

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  16. Dogwood says

    June 4, 2010 at 8:09 pm

    Beautiful fabrics. They look so pretty all stacked up in a pile.

    Have a fun and happy weekend.

    Dogwood

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  17. Simone de Klerk says

    June 5, 2010 at 4:33 am

    Seems like fun and even though the sun is shining and it is 29C at the moment, one can never be early enough to begin with Christmas presents (O:

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  18. Tine says

    June 7, 2010 at 3:27 am

    A headstart on Christmas presents sounds like a great idea…I’m heading right over!!

    Reply

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