Sewing or quilting themed books reading list

I don’t necessarily spend alllll my free time in the sewing room. I also enjoy curling up with a good book. Do you? Joy from xoxo Grandma has collected a list of 44 books with a sewing or quilting theme. Her list includes mysteries (my favorite), romance, historical fiction, novels, and a good selection of children’s books. At the end of her post, she has a giveaway for 4 of the books on the list.

Click below to see her list sewing themed reading list:

44 Books to Read With a Sewing/Quilting Theme, by xoxo Grandma

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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!