The Fabulous Patio

The weather is simply so beautiful this time of year in Los Angeles (okay I know Iâ€™ll be getting some calls from my family in Seattle about rubbing this in!). It got me thinking about sewing for the outside of your home. Here are a few projects to turn your so-so patio into something fabulous!

I found this really cool project for creating slipcovers for your lounge chairs. All you need is a twin sized sheet!

Or this easy project to transform your garden table and chairs. With all the amazing outdoor fabric available now, the possibilities are endless. Like this gorgeous fabric from Sunbrella.

And here is a fantastic project from HGTV to create a garden umbrella!

These projects almost make you smell the Bar-B-Q!

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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!