Tutorial: Sew a pair of taggie animals

Taggies, soft blankets or stuffed shapes with little ribbon tags sticking out the sides, make an awesome baby gift. Jill from Handmade by Jill has a pattern to make taggies in the shape of an alligator and an elephant. Do them in blue and you’ve got a baby boy gift; sew them up in pink and it’s perfect for a little girl. Get the pattern!

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Looking for more Softie toys to sew? Check out these sewing patterns for kids’ toys on Etsy and these Softie Sewing books on Amazon.

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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!