Tutorial and pattern: English cottage Christmas stocking

Why am I showing you a photo of Christmas stockings when it’s the middle of summer? Because the lazy days of summer are a great time to get a head start on your Christmas sewing. These English cottage Christmas stockings by Sew4Home are so pretty. They’ve got a free pattern and tutorial for making them. Sew them now and they’ll be ready for you to fill them with goodies come Christmastime!

Click below for the free pattern and tutorial:

English Cottage Christmas Stockings: Christmas in July, by Sew4Home

[photo from Sew4Home]

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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!