Holiday Hotpads by CreationsbyNoraMarie

I'm very pleased to be featuring these quilted Holiday Hotpads by CreationsByNoraMarie. These are beautifully embroidered and would look lovely on the dinner table this season. Nora Marie has many other wonderful items in her Etsy shop, such as embroidered ornaments, quilts, table runners, checkbook covers, table toppers, bags, wall hangings and more. Be sure to stop by her Etsy Shop to check them out!

Sparkle and Brilliance by MoranArtandQuilts

This 28" inch square little quilt is just a sample of the lovely items you will find in this shop! My favorite color is blue, so I just love this quilt, it does sparkle indeed. It comes complete with hanging sleeve, but would be so wonderful as a small table topper. This is just one of many beautiful quilts in the shop of MoranArtandQuilts - go check them out!

Refreshing Lime Yoyo Candle Matt

I love this dainty yoyo quilt by Spring Water Designs! This diamond shaped candle mat is hand sewn with striking black and white fabrics with a shot of lime. I think it would also look great as a dresser cover or on the back of your couch or chair.

There are so many other choices in Spring Water Designs' Shop. Everything from quilt patterns to wallhangings to pillows and even vintage items. I also checked out the website which has great links and free patterns too. There is something for everybody in Spring Water Designs!

Shades of Turquoise by LoveBugStudios

There are so many gorgeous goodies in LoveBugStudios' Etsy shop that I had a difficult (but fun!) time choosing just one to feature. I chose this Shades of Turquoise table runner because of the beautiful bright colors she used. And the decorative stitching that she says was an experiment, turned out lovely. The hand stitched binding shows the level of professionalism that she uses in her work. I'm a huge fan of LoveBugStudios, and I'm sure after checking out her shop, you will be, too!

ArtfullySew's Framed Fabric Chicadee

Angela, who is one of our blog writers, has this adorable little framed fabric Chicadee in her shop. It is so cute! I think it's a great example of using a quilted item in a fun and unusual way to decorate your home. Look at those little stitched feet, aren't they just the sweetest? I absolutely love the fine detail done with the stitching in this item - it's not easy to achieve, believe me! Make sure you go check out her shop, there are a lot of other wonderful items to tempt you - ArtfullySew!

Happy Go Lucky by QuiltLover

QuiltLover is an amazing quilter! She has an Etsy shop full of gorgeous quilts that are a lot of fun to peruse. Monika loves to use color and big, bold blocks of fabric, which give her quilts lots of character and life. This Happy Go Lucky quilt that I'm featuring today was made with all the details of a professional quilter, such as soft and cuddly batting, a beautiful feathered quilting pattern, pearl colored thread and even decorative stitching on the binding. And be sure to check out Monika's Ugly Duckling section for a discount on some of her beautiful quilts.

Flying Carpet Art Quilt

I couldn't have been more delighted when I saw that I was to choose my favorite item from the shop of AnotherGhostQuilts. I have several reasons why I like her shop. First I love art quilts.
Second I love were she get much of here inspirations from her travels to Russia and Turkey just to name a few. And third this is my favorite item in the shop because it does remind of a flying carpet. I can just picture Jasmine flying through the air. Also because this is from one of my favorite designers. It is from the Kaffee Fasset's Turkish Delight collection. Stop by AnotherGhostQuilts.etsy.com so you can see all her magical delights.

So Deerly Loved by RedandCompany

This simply delightful baby quilt can be found in the shop of RedandCompany. I think it is so sweet, and would be great for either a boy or a girl. The colors are so soft and soothing, and it looks so soft and huggable! This shop is full of wonderful things for children, all made with loving care out of eco-friendly fabrics, and she accepts custom orders. Take a peek in the shop and you will love RedandCompany.

Quilted Monogrammed Journal Cover by Pamela Quilts

Now that Christmas is upon us, why not treat yourself to a gift with this monogrammed journal cover by Pamela Quilts? I love this scrappy style quilted cover which has subtle muted tones with a snappy orange letter of your choice. It includes your first journal notebook, but can be used over and over again. Practical and inspirational! Who wouldn't want to journal when you have such a lovely cover to keep your written thoughts snug and treasured?

Pamela is a very accomplished and seasoned quilter! I checked out her bio on Etsy and discovered that she teaches quilting classes and loves to design her own patterns. She also keeps busy with her blog, http://pamelaquilts.blogspot.com.

Pamela's Etsy store is filled with her creativity! Quilts, wallets, bags, original patterns and more are offered along with an invitation to brainstorm ideas for her to create for you. With Pamela Quilts, you see quality, beauty and experience in everything she makes!

Etsy Banners go to Chicago!

Our beautifu quilted banners have been spotted in Chicago this week! This was a cooperative project and was worked on by many members of the team, and we are all so proud of them. They really are beautiful and it is wonderful to see how Etsy is putting them to use at different venues as well as serving as a room divider in their offices.

Contemporary Pot Holders

Pot holders no longer have to be dull and drab of yesteryear. These bright contemporary ones are the proof. They come from cachecreekquilts and she used fabric by Amy Butler's Paradise Garden and Sunspot Wine. I think what I like best about them is you can use them in any style or color kitchen. She also lines her potholders with a layer of insul bright and a layer of cotton batting to protect to hands from heat. She has finished these with a matching wine colored thread. These would make a wonderful gift to give during the holiday season. If you would like these to brighten you kitchen along with other ideas for you kitchen such as table runners, and aprons visit her shop at cachecreekquilts.etsy.com