Tutorial: Pencil pouch that folds out to make a pencil stand

With a quick flip and fold and snap, this pencil pouch becomes a pencil stand so you can have your favorite pens or pencils at the ready for your next art project. I’ve got a tutorial and free pattern for you over at Orange Bettie. Inside the pouch are elastic loops to hold 8 pens or pencils. It folds up and snaps closed so you can toss it in your bag to take with you. When you’re ready to create, just fold it out to create a pencil easel stand.

Click below for the tutorial:

Pencil Holder Easel Pouch – free pattern, by Orange Bettie

[photo from Orange Bettie]

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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!