Cool idea: Use extra Christmas stockings to make throw pillows

Even though there are only three of us in our family, we’ve somehow ended up with an abundance of Christmas stockings. Melissa from Until Wednesday Calls shares a cool idea for using one of those extra stockings to make a fun throw pillow. It’s as easy as filling it with stuffing and stitching the top shut. Go to Until Wednesday Calls to read more about her project and to see more photos.

[photo from Until Wednesday Calls]

Looking for more sewing patterns for handmade Christmas Stockings? Check these out on Etsy. Don’t have time to make a Christmas stocking this year? Check out these affordable readymade stockings.

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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!