Sewing pattern: Tie dye beach blanket with cotton fringe

Sewing projects for teens can be tricky. It’s hard to know for sure what they’ll like and what they’ll hate. I think I totally hit the mark with this tie dye beach blanket I made for my daughter’s upcoming trip to the beach. The blanket is made from an interlock knit fabric, soft but with enough body to be comfortable on the sand. The tie dye gives it a fun beachy summer vibe and the fringe trim is right on trend. I’ve got a tutorial for you over at Orange Bettie showing how you can make this simple beach blanket.

Click below for the tutorial:

Easy Fringed Tie Dye Beach Blanket Tutorial, by Orange Bettie

[photo from Orange Bettie]

Looking for Tie Dye kits? Our prefered bran is Tulip Tye Dye kits with strong vibrant colours that last.

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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!