Tutorial: Fabric flower from denim and a cotton print

I’m a sucker for fabric flowers. There’s just about no wrong way to make them. You can use any color or print of fabric, and the smaller pieces, too. Cocojude shows how to make a cotton print and denim variation of the fabric flower. It’s made with layers of quilting cotton and denim petals, folded and stitched to make a flower shape. With an optional hanging loop, it can be used as a keychain embellishment. Or, omit the loop and use it on a brooch or hair accessory. Go to Cocojude for the denim and quilting cotton print.

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[photo from Cocojude]

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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!