Tutorial: Mini pocket placemats for outdoor dining

Sew4Home describes these Mini Mats as an outdoor dining version of a mug rug. Smaller than a typical placemat, these mini mats are just big enough to hold a plate with a napkin and cutlery. They share a tutorial showing how to make them. They’ve got a pocket to keep it from getting blown away. A grommet at the top allows you to store them all together on a hook or ring when they’re not being used.

Click below for their tutorial:

ScrapBusters: Outdoor Mini Mats, by Sew4Home

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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!