Tutorial and template: Scrap fabric yo-yos

These layered button fabric yo-yos are a great way to use up your smaller scraps! Amy from Positively Splendid shows how, and she includes printable templates you can use. You can make them in any size depending on the size of your scraps. I always keep a project bag with scrap fabric yo-yos handy. That way I’ve always got an easy handwork project at the ready, and I’ve also always got a bag of yo-yos to reach for when I need an embellishment to finish off a project.

Click below for her tutorial:

Fabric Yo-Yo Tutorial with Free Printable Templates, 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!