Tutorial and pattern: Fabric pumpkins in three sizes

Pumpkins are a fall decoration that you can keep out for months. They work for Halloween and also for Thanksgiving, so you can get a lot of use out of any handmade pumpkin decorations you make. Amy from Positively Splendid has a free pattern for making these sweet little fabric pumpkins. Her free pattern comes in three sizes – small, medium, and large. Perfect for making groupings of fabric pumpkins!!

Click below for her tutorial:

DIY Fabric Pumpkins (Free Pattern!), by Positively Splendid

[photo from Positively Splendid]

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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!