Tutorial: Stenciled burlap pillow sleeve

These pillow sleeves by Melissa from Polka Dot Chair are just the thing to give a new look to a plain throw pillow. A wide decorative belt that ties in the back, it’s kind of like a cummerbund for your pillow. She shares a tutorial Tatertots & Jello showing how to make one. The one she made has two layers of fabric – a home dec floral on the bottom and a stenciled burlap on the top for a fun summer theme. But change up the fabrics and the stencil design and it will work for any season. Go to Tatertots & Jello to get her tutorial.

[photo from Polka Dot Chair on Tatertots & Jello]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!