It’s August! Do you know what you’re sewing for the holidays? Ornaments, place settings, quilts, totes, special outfits… Many of us are still in the middle of hot summers, so here’s something to help put us in the mood: photos of a “Merry Christmas” banner made by Glenda Hulet, Sew What BERNINA, Beaumont, Texas. Don’t you just love all the ball fringe and rick-rack?

Embroider or embroidery-applique a greeting for a special day with extra-large letters using alphabets from BERNINA and www.embroideryonline.com. Possibilities include Zenspirations #81004, Medley Appliqued Alphabet #12372, Kaleidoscope Alphabet #12149, and Plaid#11652.