Cricut Tutorial: Donut hot pad

Polka dots are a staple in my fabric stash. They’re just so versatile – and so cute! Amber Simmons shows how you can create these donut hot pads, with polka dot fabric giving them sprinkles. Donuts and polka dots in the same project! She’s got a tutorial showing how to make it, and she includes a free cut file for the Cricut Maker. If you don’t have a Cricut Maker, it should be easy enough to create your own pattern and cut the shapes by hand.

Click below for her tutorial:

Frosted Donut Hot Pad (With Cricut Maker Pattern!), by Amber Simmons

[photo from Amber Simmons]

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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!