Tutorial: DIY trunk shade for a hatchback

When we bought our Prius, it came with a removable trunk cover to keep any stuff we had stashed back there from prying eyes. If your car has an open back or hatch, and it didn’t come with a cover, you can make one yourself. Leslie from Pink Stripey Socks shows how. Her DIY is so quick and so simple, you’ll find yourself asking, “Now why didn’t I think of that??” And, when it’s not in use you can roll up the fabric shade for easy storage (a feature that the one on my car doesn’t have). Go to Pink Stripey Socks for the how-to.

[photo from Pink Stripey Socks]

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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!