Sewing pattern: Stacked Hearts Bookmark

Know someone who loves reading? This stacked hearts bookmark would make a sweet Valentine’s gift for them! Or make one for yourself to celebrate your own love of reading! Donna Herron has a tutorial showing how to make it. Each of the three hearts on the bookmark is embellished differently using buttons, sequins, ribbon, or simple embroidery. I’m sure once you start making them, you’ll find even more ways to make these hearts extra special!

Click below for her tutorial:

DIY Valentine’s Day Heart Bookmark, by Donna Herron

[photo from Donna Herron]

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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!