Let’s Get Cozy & Joyful this Christmas

Sarah Ashford, obsessive quilter and fabric lover chats about ways to use the new fabric collection from Art Gallery Fabrics

Let’s face it, Christmas this year is going to be like no other! So we need to do our very best to make it as cozy and joyful as possible and what better way to do it than to add a handmade touch to the proceedings. This gorgeous Cozy & Joyful fabric collection by Maureen Cracknell for Art Gallery Fabrics really is the perfect bundle for lots of Christmas projects. From quilts, stockings, place settings and tree decorations, there’s really no limit to the possibilities, and it’s a beautiful collection to celebrate the festive season.

Let’s take a look at some of the prints in this collection. My favourite has to be the illustrative snowy scene print, which really captures the beauty and charm of a snowy, white Christmas. I also love the fussy cutting potential of the Scandi-inspired reindeers – I’ve used them in the centre of my English Paper Pieced Christmas decoration as they make such a lovely feature print.

The nutcracker print adds a vintage whimsical feel, and the lighter tone prints are really adorable.

There are sweet gingerbread houses and candy canes, Christmas lights and twinkling stars designs. The bolder red and green plaid prints are beautifully offset by the pretty and delicate floral blooms. Then of course, there’s the gorgeous navy geometric metallic print – all Christmas collections need a bit of metallic and sparkle in my opinion!

There really is something for everyone in this collection.

One thing I’m making a big effort to do this year is make fabric drawstring bags for my gifts, instead of using wrapping paper. I really do dislike putting all that paper in landfill, and making fabric gift bags is a brilliant idea as they can be used year after year, and they will look so pretty under the tree! I’m thrilled with my patchwork bag using this fabric; the prints look fabulous all together. I really do encourage you to do the same and make some re-usable fabric bags, so that we can all tread a little lighter on the earth this year. Collectively we can make a difference!

AGF Cozy & Joyful Range

I know you’re going to love using this collection for your Christmas makes, as it’s so versatile. There’s nothing we need more right now than a distraction and a Christmas project or several! I hope it brings some much-needed festive cheer to your homes and families this year.

Editor’s notes

The comfort and warmth of family, a steaming mug of cocoa, and the soft twinkle of Christmas tree lights, Cozy & Joyful from Art Gallery Fabrics really celebrates these magical moments we love so much during the holidays. You can view the full range here – https://hantex.page.link/agfcj