Tutorial: Turn your tiniest fabric scraps into an artistic new fabric

Simi from Buttons and Paint shows how she used the tiniest of fabric scraps – the ones that normally there’s nothing that can be done with them – to create a new piece of fabric. She cut them up and stitched them down to another piece of fabric. It’s artistic and colorful and textural. Of course, you could do this with more muted tones, too. And what would you make with the new piece of fabric? She’s thinking her piece might become a journal cover. It would also make a nice throw pillow cover or a purse front. Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo from Buttons and Paint]

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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!