Tutorial: Envelope pillow with DIY contrast fabric trim

Erin from Sewbon shares a tutorial over at Therm O Web showing how to make an envelope pillow with contrast fabric trim around the edges. You can make the trim yourself out of any cotton fabric, with Heat n Bond holding it together. Maybe I just choose weird color schemes for my house, but I rarely can find premade trim in the colors I want. Making your own trim opens up a world of possibilities for coordinating your pillow to your decor. On a sidenote, I met Erin at Sewing Summit last week. She is totally a doll, y’all!! Go to Therm O Web to find her tutorial.

[photo from Sewbon on Therm O Web]

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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!