Free pattern: Oh so cute felt koala

Oh, this felt koala softie is giving me the signs. He is the cutest little softie!! Lia Griffith has a free pattern for making him. It’s all hand sewing (and a bit of glue). Blanket stitch to be exact. If you don’t know how to make this simple stitch, she links to a video to show you. The link to download the pattern is at the bottom of her post, after the instructions.

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, by Lia Griffith

[photo from Lia Griffith]

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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!