Tutorial and pattern: Color block zip pouch wallet

These handy little zip pouches can be made from your fabric scraps! I’ve got a tutorial and pattern over at Orange Bettie. I had fun playing with weird color combos in solids, but you could also mix and match your prints. They’re just big enough to hold credit card, ID, and a bit of cash, and they’ve got swivel hooks so they’re easy to keep up with. I actually used one last night while peddling Girl Scout cookies. I just hooked the pouch to my jeans loop and I had a safe place to keep my cash.

Click below to go to the tutorial:

Color Block Mini Zip Pouch – Tutorial, by Orange Bettie

[photo from Orange Bettie]

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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!