Free pattern: Bear claw hot pad

Staci from Crafty Staci has a free pattern for making a bear claw hot pad. It’s the hot pad of the month for June, part of her year long series of free hot pad patterns. This one has the bear paw pads appliqued on to the top of the hot pad, and sharp bear claws sticking out from the edges.

Click below for her free pattern and tutorial:

Hot Pad of the Month–June Bear Paw, by Crafty Staci

[photo from Crafty Staci]Potholders, hot pads also known as Heat pads are perfect little weeknight projects. Perfect for scrap fabrics and small handmade gifts that will actually be used in the kitchen. If you love hot pads as much as I do, then you may want to check out some of our favorite designs for sewing patterns we found on Etsy.

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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!