Happy Chinese New Year!
As most readers know, I lived in Singapore for many, many years. Chinese New Year, often simply referred to as “CNY” is an extremely big deal there. Much of the population there is ethnically Chinese so this is a special holiday for them but in reality, everyone gets into the spirit.
Even though I've moved away from Singapore, this time of year still makes me a bit nostalgic. I thought
So here's a collection of some of the most beautiful Chinese New Year Sewing Projects that I could find. So Gong Xi Fa Chai! (which means Happy New Year in Chinese). Please enjoy and happy sewing.
2019 is a Year of the Pig
So what is Chinese New Year anyway?
Chinese New Year is also referred to as the Lunar New Year. It's an important annual holiday in China as well much of Asia. The date of the festival varies every year because the holiday happens on the first new moon of the year which falls somewhere between 21 Jan and 20 Feb each year. This year, the holiday is celebrated on Tuesday, 5 February 2019 and will start the Year of the Pig.
One of the most important features of the holiday for its celebrants is family gatherings. All around Asia, people of Chinese origin typically travel back to their family and ancestral homes to welcome in the new year, sweep away ill-fortune and make their wishes for happiness, good fortune, wealth and longevity.
Why the different animals each year?
Like the concept of the Greek and Roman zodiac that most westerns would be familiar with, the Chinese see each year as associated with a particular animal that is then meant to characterize the year and have some impact on the individual born that year. The years and animals rotate on a 12-year cycle including the pig, rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster and dog. This year, 2019, is a Year of the Pig!
Not exactly Chinese, but you may like this FREE bag pattern
Chinese New Year Sewing Projects Roundup
Please Note: Although many of the projects listed in this article are not chinese, it will help you to make outfits and or gifts for your friends and loved ones.
Girls Qi Pao
Kimono Top
Simple Kimono
Simple Chinese Ornament
Bucket Bag
Pagoda Lantern
Ladies Chinese Dress
Replicate a Plush Toy
Cherry Blossoms
Mens Tai Chi Jacket
Mandarin Collar
Doll Kimono
Ang Pao Clutch Pattern
Treats Holder
Triangle Zipper Coin Purse
Wheel of Fortune Coaster
Hexagon Basket
New Year Greeting Pocket
Where is the Chinese pig image?
It is the second Picture.
The Kimono is not Chinese! Please learn what is Chinese and what is another Asian country before posting.
I guess you did not read the Note.
Myra, I love the chinese pig image. Can I copy it and make a wall hanging with it for my guilds ‘global inspiration’ challenge?
Please do! and good luck! Could you share a picture with us of your finished product. Would love to add it here!