Tutorial: Recycled denim basket

Beth from Renegade Seamstress shares a tutorial over at eHow showing how to make a recycled denim basket, with no sewing required. The entire basket is made from recycled denim, most of it being the thick flat felled side seams rolled into coils. She uses it as an Easter basket, with the threads from the jeans as the soft Easter grass, but I think it would be pretty to sit out on a table year round. Go to eHow to find her tutorial on eHow.

[photo from Renegade Seamstress]

Looking for more Easter themed sewing patterns? Check out these fun Easter Sewing patterns we found on Etsy.

If you are looking for Easter print fabric visit Fatquartershop for some fun Easter fabric designs.

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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!