Tutorial: Repair a stuffed animal with an invisible ladder stitch

Debi from Pieces Squared shares a tutorial at Patchwork Posse showimg show you can repair a stuffed animal when it gets a rip or tear. A ladder stitch will close a hole or reattach a limb invisibly. The stitch is simple, and you’ll be a sewing hero to a young child when you place the “all better” stuffed animal back in his or her arms.

Click the link below to go to her tutorial:

Closing Your Bears and Plushies, by Pieces Squared

[photo from Pieces Squared on Patchwork Posse]

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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!