Tutorial: Flat bench cushion with piping and buttons

If you have a bench that needs a cushion (or a replacement cushion), you could buy one. Selection will probably be limited and you’ll pay a pretty penny. Or, you could make one yourself and choose your own fabrics and make it exactly the size you want. Sew4Home shares a tutorial showing how. Their bench cushion has piping around the edges and is tufted with large fabric covered buttons. Those details are optional, but they sure do give a finished look to your cushion. Go to Sew4Home for the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home] Looking for more Pincushion patterns? Check out this fun sewing book for making pincushions.

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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!