Tutorial: Absorbent dish drying mat

Kelli from The Willow Market shows how to make an absorbent dish drying mat. The top is a patchwork of pretty cottons, and the bottom is terry cloth. It’s a larger size mat that is roughly 17″ tall x 21″ wide (finished dimensions based on the size pieces to cut and some quick “in my head” math). The size gives plenty of room for dishes to dry, especially the larger or oddly sized dishes that don’t go in the dishwasher.

Click the link below to go to her tutorial:

How to Sew a Super Absorbent & Large Dish Drying Mat, by The Willow Market

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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!