Justine’s answer to handcrafted holiday guilt

Christmas is a stressful time for us crafty types. We set such high expectations for ourselves. We cruise blogs and see perfectly decorated homes, and think we need to craft a new mantelscape for our own living room. And we need to make handmade stockings, and handmade Christmas dresses, and handmade gifts for everyone. It’s enough to send you over the edge.

That’s why you need to read this post from Justine from Sew Country Chick. The fact is, none of us can do it all. She gives us permission to step back from the high expectations and just enjoy the holiday season, even if that means a mass-produced pair of Christmas pajamas.

[photo from Sew Country Chick]

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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!