Yep, I'm one of those crazy people who just doesn't like the end-year holidays. It isn't that I don't like the meaning behind the holidays, or that Christmas has become way too commercial (which it has, in my humble opinion). It's all the "stuff" -- and I'm not talking about presents. I'm talking about all the preparation -- planning, gift buying and making, present wrapping, postage, telephone calls, party planning, travel -- you get the picture.

Well, it's July, which means the holidays are just around the corner. I talked to my sister last night about what to do this year. She has big plans for all of us (which means about 50 people--I have a very big family) to spend the holidays at the old homestead. Gag!

"Oh, no!" I cried. "That means I've got to actually be cheery and make something 'happy.'" I hung up the phone and buried my head under the sofa pillows. Then, a light bulb went on -- Big Print Quilts by Karen Snyder. We just got the advance copies of the book in-house

Karen Snyder has designed a whole book full of great quilts you can make with Big Print fabric. I have some really weird Santa fabric that was given to me a few years ago. So I went flipping through the book and found Karen's Feature Presentation. It's perfect for my needs and the Santa fabric.

All the quilts in the book are designed to feature big prints, and be easy to make. I thought of using a different pattern, but this one is perfect! It actually makes me happy. So, I'm off to the fabric store to buy matching green and red to work with my fabric-- maybe I'll work in black to match my "holiday" spirit. Here it is:

At least the kids in the family will love it. So, what's up your sleeve for Christmas craft projects. Post a picture, share the wealth.

Jay