Tips for tackling your mending pile

I’m sure there’s someone out there that enjoys mending, but most of us do not. For me, mending is a task, a job that needs to be done, while sewing is something I do because I want to. But enjoy it or not, the mending must be done. Melissa from Melly Sews has some tips to help you tackle your mending pile. And when you’ve moved through your mending pile, reward yourself with some selfish sewing time or perhaps treat yourself with some pretty new fabric.

Click below for her mending tips:

#MendingFriending Challenge – How To Mend, by Melly Sews

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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!