Three pattern drafting gadgets on my wish list

Melissa from Fehr Trade shows a handful of pattern drafting toys – ahem, tools – that I’m absolutely drooling over. She shows off her Seam Allowance Guide magnets for the side of your scissors. She also shows what she calls a “pizza wheel measurer”, which is kind of like a rotary cutter minus a blade but with measurements all around. It allows you to get accurate measurements on curves. But what I’m having a little fit of sewing jealousy over is her Seam Allowance curve ruler. Go to her blog to read more about these tools.

[photo from Fehr Trade]

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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!