Free pattern: Soft rattle ball baby toy

Abby Glassenberg fromWhile She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Creation, shares a free pattern for making these soft rattle ball baby toys. You can make them from two 5″ x 8″ pieces of fabric. She suggests fleece, but any fabric will work. Fleece has a little bit of stretch, which will make it easier to get smooth curves. With a rattle insert, they’ll make a fun noise when shaken. They can be hard to find, but she sells them in her shop. Go to While She Naps to get the free pattern and see how to make them.

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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!