Queensland Flood Appeal Auctions

If you’ve watched the news any at all during the last weeks, you’ve undoubtedly seen devastation caused by flooding in Queensland, Australia.

In response, Toni from Citrus Pop and Make It Perfect is coordinating a week of auctions of items generously donated from sewists and crafters the world over. The items up for auction are either handmade items or fabric/craft supplies.

All money generated from the auctions will go directly to the Queensland Government Flood Relief Appeal. Read more and get the master list of auctions from Make It Perfect. The auctions will be open until midnight on Monday, January 24th (Tasmania, Australia time). You can find a master list of all of the items up for auction at the Make It Perfect blog.

[thank you to Bethany from Vermillion Rules for sending me the link!]

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!