Tutorial: DIY waxed canvas

When Sara from Radiant Home Studio made this waxed canvas messenger bag, she couldn’t find the waxed canvas in a style she liked. So, she made her own. And then she wrote up a tutorial telling how she did it. Waxed canvas has a beautiful patina much like an aged leather. The wax worked into the fibers makes it water repellent, too. If waxed canvas sounds like something you’d like to try for the next bag you make, give her a tutorial a good read to see how to do it.

Click the link below to go to her tutorial:

How to Wax Canvas Fabric, by Radiant Home Studio

[photo from Radiant Home Studio]

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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!