Get kids sewing with Sew a Softie in July!

If you’ve never made a softie before, now’s a good time to jump right in. That’s because it’s Sew a Softie Month! Trixi at Coloured Buttons blog created Sew a Softie Month to encourage folks, both kids and adults, to learn to sew. This is a great way for kids to beat summer boredom, especially this summer with so many camps and group activities closed. From simple stuffed animals to plushie fruits, there’s no limit to what you can create! And to get you started on your softie sewing journey, she has lots of tutorials for easy-to-sew softies you and your kids can create. You can find more info about Sew a Softie Month here.

[photo from Coloured Buttons]

Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing books on Amazon.

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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!