Tutorial: Make a crossbody tote from vintage quilt squares

Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life shows how she created this awesome tote out of some vintage quilt squares. It has two sets of handles so it can be carried in your hands or across the body. The quilt squares came from a damaged vintage quilt. If you don’t have any quilt squares waiting to be repurposed, you could just use a cool fabric.

Click the link below to go to her tutorial:

DIY Upcycled Vintage Quilt Crossbody Tote Bag with Leather Handles, by My So Called Crafty Life

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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!