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Tutorial: Gertie Gecko Wheat Pack microwaveable heat bag

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gertiegeckoheatpackFunky Friends Factory  sells a tutorial for showing how to make this Gertie Gecko Wheat Pack, a gecko-shaped microwaveable heat pack.  This cute little guy can help melt away a day’s stress or aching muscles.  You can purchase Gertie Gecko here.

Also be sure to check out their tips here for creating a heating pack.  These are applicable to any heat pack you might make, geck or not.  Read their tips.

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    • Thank you for the clarification. I called myself reading closely, but obviously it was before I had finished my morning cup of coffee!! The tips they give are applicable to the geck pattern or to any other heating pad you might make. I’ve updated the post here on Craft Gossip. –Anne

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13 Christmas Kitchen Accessories Sewing Tutorials

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

[photo credit: Sew Can She]

 

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

[photo credit: U Create]

 

DIY Children’s Holiday Apron by Crafting Cheerfully

[photo credit: Crafting Cheerfully]

 

DIY Christmas Potholder Towel Tutorial by Rae Gun Ramblings

[photo credit: Rae Gun Ramblings]

 

Easy Hanging Towel Tutorial by Skip To My Lou

[photo credit: Skip To My Lou]

 

Christmas Apron Tutorial by Sew Mariana

[photo credit: Sew Mariana]

 

How to Sew a Reversible Casserole Dish  Hot Pad by Needlepointers

[photo credit: Needlepointers]

 

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

[photo credit: Fleece Fun]

 

Simple Hanging Tea Towel Pattern by Polka Dot Chair

[photo credit: Polka Dot Chair]

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