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There’s nothing quite like winter to keep us all inside our homes, except maybe a virus! Combine the two and you have a season that’s going to offer plenty of quality quilting time, but also one that could use a little creative boost to your surrounds. Here of some great patterns to help your home feel like a cozy haven in the midst of winter’s snow and ice.
GO! Winter Window Treatment
Whether you’re looking out on a snowy landscape or one filled with desert warmth, you can celebrate the view with this frosty window treatment. With a wide variety of snowflake dies to choose from, you can easily personalize the GO! Winter Window Treatment (PQ10683) pattern and make it your very own. This is a fun project that would be great to make with children.
Snowflake Dies to Love:
- GO! Snowflakes-7" (55450)
- GO! Snowflake (55359)
- GO! Sleigh & Snowflakes (55322)
- GO! Holiday Medley (55043)
- GO! Sparkle-Snowflakes by Sarah Vedeler (55093)
GO! Qube 12” Snow Crystals Quilt
The GO! Qube 12" Snow Crystals Quilt (PQ11030) is a salute to the scraps! The frosty blues and white will add a wintery touch to any home. Using the GO! Qube Mix & Match 12” Finished Block (55778) you’ll be done in no time. Remember, Qube shapes are all numbered the same in any size, so if you’re feeling adventurous, you can make this with any size of Qube by adapting the size of the finished projects or blocks that you need to make. Use a cozy backing from Shannon Fabrics to have a quilt that everyone will want to curl up with.
GO! Sparkling Snow Diamonds Wall Hanging
Bring the snow inside with the distinctive GO! Sparkling Snow Diamonds Wall Hanging (PQ11022). Using the GO! Sparkle Diamonds by Sarah Vedler (55089) makes creating the fascinating effect of falling snow easy to create. Each snowflake is unique, and gives you a great way to use scraps, too.
GO! Snowflakes Wall Hanging/Pillow
Here’s a great way to showcase fantastic blue fabrics and the GO! Snowflakes – 7”. The GO! Snowflakes Wall Hanging/Pillow (PQ10402) gives you directions for making either a wall hanging or an oversized floor pillow that’s perfect for camping out by the fireplace to ward off the chill of winter. Free, downloadable embroidery will help you create this project so quickly that you may want to make more than one!
So, pour a mug of hot cocoa, dig our your wintery blue and white fabrics and you’ll be creating an indoor flurry of frosty projects to warm your home in no time!
The Best Hot Cocoa Mix Ever
- 1 - 8 quart box of dry milk
- 30 oz. carton of powdered chocolate drink mix
- 8 oz. powdered coffee creamer
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients well in a large bowl or roasting pan. Store in airtight containers. To make cocoa, place ⅓ cup of the mix into mug and add ¾ cup of boiling water. Stir to dissolve. Great toppings include marshmallows, whipped cream, crushed peppermint and sprinkles. Some adults might enjoy the extra warmth of a little Irish cream liqueur or peppermint schnapps added to their cup.
