Tutorial: Magnetic ironing mat

I never iron my clothes because it’s just too much hassle. I’m not going to haul my ironing board out and set it up just to make my shirt not wrinkly. Laura from A Beautiful Mess shows how you make an ironing mat that looks to be much more convenient than an ironing board. You can just put it on top of your washer or dryer, with magnets on the bottom to keep it from slipping while you iron. When you’re done, just fold it or roll it up to store until next time.

Click the link below to go to her tutorial:

Magnetic Ironing Mat DIY, by A Beautiful Mess

[photo from A Beautiful Mess]

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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!