Tutorial: Denim and stars pillow cover

Karin from Leigh Laurel Studios shares a tutorial at the Sizzix blog showing how you can make this denim pillow cover with appliqued stars. The finished dimensions are 12″ x 16″, a standard boudoir size. A hidden zipper in the side allows you to remove the cover when needed. There are 14 stars appliqued on the front. She used her Sizzix to cut out all of them. If you have a die cutter, it’s a quick and easy way to cut out all those small shapes. But if you don’t have a die cutter, you can cut them out by hand. Go to the Sizzix blog for the tutorial.

[photo from Leigh Laurel Studios on Sizzix]

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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!