Tutorial: Mexican blanket floor pillows

Allison at Dream a Little Bigger shows how you can create these Mexican blanket floor pillows. They’re quick to sew and provide extra seating for impromptu gatherings or TV night. The heavy fabric of the Mexican blanket makes the pillows sturdy. You’ll need a lot of stuffing to fill these big pillows, so she gives a link to where you can get the styrofoam pellet filling.

Click the link below for the tutorial:

Quick Floor Pillows Tutorial, by Dream a Little Bigger

[photo from Dream a Little Bigger]

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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!