Tutorial: Pillow that folds into a stuffed animal

Shea from All Things Shea shows how to create this fun kids’ pillow that converts easily from stuffed animal to pillow. Just fold it up to make it resemble the animal, unfold it and lay it flat to turn it into a pillow. If you’re thinking you’d have to know how to sew and stuff a complicated softie in order to make one of these, don’t worry. She uses a purchased stuffed animal. Brilliant! Get the how-to.

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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!