Sewing tasks you can do while traveling

As with any hobby, there are some sewing tasks that just aren’t that much fun. Sorting, untangling, and other little jobs that take time we’d rather spend sewing. Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction takes those tedious tasks with her when she travels, making good use of time on a road trip to get these things done. Then, when she’s back home and able to get into her sewing room, those things are already done and she can dive into a fun project. Read her post for more on what she does.

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Tackling Tedious Sewing Room Tasks While You’re Traveling, by While She Naps

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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!