Get it now: Tohoku Tote pattern for Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief

Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shares a special project for her Wake Up Wednesday series. Each week she posts a challenge for her readers to reach out to others in meaningful ways.

This week, she announced that she is creating a pattern for a this beautiful bag that she has named the Tohoku Tote. She’ll send a free pattern to anyone who donates at least $8.00 to relief efforts in Japan.

It’s a gorgeous bag that you’d be proud to carry about town and collect compliments on, but even more so knowing that you got it by helping send relief to those suffering so horribly right now. Find out more at I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar.

[photo from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar]

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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!