Tutorial: Ribbon Christmas tree applique

Chea from Just a Betty trying to be a Martha shows how she made this super cute Christmas tree applique. The body of the tree is made of up little strips of ribbon. She made a matching skirt by stitching little tabs of ribbon to the bottom of a jeans skirt, and shares a tutorial for that as well.

Go to the tutorial for the Christmas tree applique.

Go to the tutorial for the ribbon tab skirt.

[photo from Just a Betty trying to be a Martha]

[via One Pretty Thing]

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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!