Patchwork and Embroidery Christmas Book: 13 Projects with Patterns for Decorating and Gifting

Boxes of Christmas ornaments are opened every December, and almost everything inside is the same as the year before. Except for the things you made yourself. Those have a story: the afternoon you stitched them, the fabric you chose, the year you debuted them. Gail Pan has spent half her life designing exactly those kinds of pieces.

What you’ll be sewing

Thirteen projects that combine patchwork and hand embroidery, featuring that recognizable red and cream palette of Gail Pan's style:

• Quilts and table runners
• Cushions and doilies
• Bags, folders, and tags
• Christmas stockings
• And more ornaments to spread around the house

Who it’s for

For anyone who sews and wants their Christmas to feel handmade. The projects use both hand and machine sewing, combining both techniques, so there are segments for every moment: embroidery for the sofa, and machine sewing for when it’s time to make progress.

How each project is organized

Detailed step-by-step instructions, photographs, and ready-to-use patterns and diagrams. Large format (21.5 x 28 cm) that stays open on your workbench.

What makes this book special

The balance. Patchwork provides structure and color; embroidery provides the detail, the fine line, the word written in thread. Together, they create pieces that look like they’re from another era yet fit into any modern home—elegant without being overdone, festive without being gaudy.

An idea

Start with the gift tags. They are sewn in a flash, use up fabric scraps, and turn any package into something people will want to keep. You won't be able to stop at just one.

Technical specifications

• Author: Gail Pan
• ISBN: 978-84-9874-535-1
• Reference: 203365
• Publisher: El Drac
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80
• Format: 21.5 x 28 cm
• Language: Spanish