Week Ending - November 15

Seven inspiring projects, seven talented makers! Quilting, crochet and baking links to inspire you to create every day of the week.

{Fruit Cake Muffins}

Happy Sunday lovely! I hope your week has been kind.

The women in my family have always baked their Christmas Cake early November and this year I baked cakes with my mum. Dementia has robbed her of so much, but we don't want her missing out on things that gave her so much joy. She struggles with everyday tasks but sometimes, these traditions spark real memories and for a brief moment we have our mum back.

Back in 2019 I shared our family Christmas Cake recipe, and the post includes how mum and I approach the same recipe, differently. There are heaps of tips and suggestions and you can download the recipe card and bake your own.

If you're looking for something quicker and easier, then try my Fruit Cake Muffins recipe. I adapted a recipe from my pop years ago and these are delicious.

Let's take a look at the Christmas projects I found for you this week:

• Easy Peasy Foodie has a recipe for an Easy Christmas Cake Traybake and this has everything you'd expect in a traditional cake, but the form is different. It makes it easier to decorate and cut, and it would be a great idea for gifts or as a share plate at functions.
• The Dancing Santas PDF Pattern is a wonderful FPP pattern from Easy Piece Quilts. The pattern includes three designs for 10" blocks, and they'll add some joviality to your Christmas projects. PDF patterns are available as an instant download in their Etsy store.

{photo from Penguin Hobbies}

• I'm in love with the Free Christmas Cottage Basket from Penguin Hobbies. It's designed for both storage and decoration and perfect for gifts. The pattern has written instructions only, but they look easy to follow. I'm sure this would be a fun project to try.
• Super Mom No Cape has a Quilt As You Go Christmas Stocking Tutorial for you to use and her stocking is scrappy and fun. The process is super easy and a great way to use up your favorite Christmas fabric scraps. 

{photo from Lord Byrons Kitchen}

• The Berry and Chocolate Wreath from Lord Byrons Kitchen is indulgent but fresh and would look stunning on any table. The post includes lots of tips and it's an easy one to adapt to cater to everyone's tastes. It looks amazing and I'm sure it will be a popular addition to your table.
• Twas the Night Before Christmas Quilt Pattern from Jen Daly Quilts has everything you want in a fun quilt design - a warm fireplace with stockings on the mantle, a tree with gifts, a festive wreath, candles and the cutest mouse. The quilt finishes at 44" x 48" and the PDF pattern is available for purchase in her Etsy shop.
• The Santa Claus C2C Crochet Blanket Pattern from Crochet By Elboraqh is stunning. It's a vintage Santa portrait and would be a treasured blanket for years to come. The pattern is available as an instant download in their Etsy store.

And that's it for another week. I hope you found something to inspire your Christmas crafting.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday lovely. Stay safe and well :)