Read all about it: Tips for buying a sewing machine & tools for a beginning sewer

Buying a sewing machine is a difficult enough decision when you’re an experience sewer and know what you’re looking for. But buying a machine for someone who wants to sew, and maybe not being a sewer yourself, can be daunting. Lists of complex-sounding features and fancy stitches can make your head swim.

Luckily, Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World makes it easy for you, with a video and list of features to look for when purchasing a machine for a beginning sewer. In a separate post, she also shares a list of essential tools to get started sewing.

Go to the list of essential sewing machine features.

Go to the list of essential sewing tools.

[photo from Shiny Happy World]

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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!