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Tonya from The Crafty Mummy shows how to make these folded and tucked fabric coasters. They look like they’d be difficult but they’re actually very to make. And quick, too. The top is made from 4 squares of fabric. She used the same fabric for all of them, but you could also use 4 different fabrics for a scrappier look. A set of these coasters would make great teacher or neighbor gifts! Go to The Crafty Mummy for the tute.
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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!
Here are 13 festive Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew today!
Sew a Christmas Tree Holiday Potholder – Free Sewing Pattern by Sew Can She
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Vintage Ornaments Christmas Tea Towel by Orange Bettie
[photo credit: Orange Bettie]
DIY Oven Mitt Sewing Tutorial by Sweet Red Poppy
[photo credit: Sweet Red Poppy]
Kitchen Christmas Towel Tutorial by Kiki and Company for U Create
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DIY Children’s Holiday Apron by Crafting Cheerfully
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DIY Christmas Potholder Towel Tutorial by Rae Gun Ramblings
[photo credit: Rae Gun Ramblings]
Easy Hanging Towel Tutorial by Skip To My Lou
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Christmas Apron Tutorial by Sew Mariana
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How to Sew a Reversible Casserole Dish Hot Pad by Needlepointers
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Plaid and Polkadot Deer Dish Towel by Flamingo Toes
[photo credit: Flamingo Toes]
Christmas Potholders Tutorial by Life Sew Savory
[photo credit: Life Sew Savory]
Vintage Apron Pattern Free and Tutorial by Fleece Fun
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Simple Hanging Tea Towel Pattern by Polka Dot Chair
[photo credit: Polka Dot Chair]
I, too, have been making these for years(about 20). I just wanted to add a few ideas that I have done over the years: I use 6 squares, not 5. Lay one face down, add batting or insulation, if needed, one face up then the four folded pieces. Sew, trim, and turn inside out.
Instead of folding the 4 pieces into rectangles, you can fold them into triangles and then do all of the other steps.
Also, you can make these smaller for decorations and larger for hot holders, with proper insulation between the two squares.
And finally, you can make these using circles. Hope this jump starts some fun sewing!
PS: I recently sew these being used as wine glass holders, just slip the bottom of the wine glass in between the folds. It stays on, and can be used as an identifier, if each one is made differently.