Free pattern: I Heart You Valentine’s Day hoop art

Staci from Crafty Staci is kicking off a new monthly feature. In the past she’s done a coffee sleeve of the month and a hot pad of the month. Now, she’s started a hoop art of the month series. First up is January and a Valentine’s themed heart banner. The hoops spell out “I Heart You” with paper pieced designs.

Click below for her free pattern and tutorial:

January Hoop Art of the Month–I Heart You, by Crafty Staci

[photo from Crafty Staci]

Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines day projects and these sewing patterns 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!