Sewing pattern: Couch tool caddy and thread catcher

I like to do my hand stitching while sitting on the couch watching TV. The soft cushy couch is more comfortable than sewing table chair and the TV gives me something to listen to. But sewing at the couch usually means a little pile of sewing notions on the arm of the couch, and of course all those little threads sticking to couch cushion! This tool caddy and thread catcher solves that problem! Erika from Miss Sews-It-All shares a tutorial at We All Sew for making one. It hangs over the arm of a couch or chair. One side has pockets to hold your notions, and the other is a big pocket to catch those threads.

Click below for her tutorial:

Tool Caddy Thread Catcher Tutorial, by Miss Sews-It-All

[photo from Miss Sews-It-All on We All Sew]

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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!