Tutorial: Scrapbusting quilted fabric coasters

Like most sewists, I have a scrap bin. But then I have another scrap bin that’s just for my tiny scraps. These are generally too small for most projects but they’re fabric and pretty and so I hold on to them. Last year I started making these quilted scrap fabric coasters as a way to use up those smaller scraps. I’ve got a tutorial over on my personal blog, Orange Bettie, showing how you can make some. They’re so much fun to make – and fun to give as gifts. They’re lined with old towel fabric rather than batting because the toweling makes them absorbent for sweaty glasses.

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Tutorial: DIY Scrap Fabric Coasters, 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!