Tutorial: Sew a tablecloth from 45″ wide fabrics

A tablecloth is a fairly simple sewing project, just a large piece of fabric that is hemmed on all edges. But if you want to make a tablecloth out of a 45″ wide cotton fabric (as opposed to apparel or home decor fabrics which are usually sold in 54″ – 60″ widths), you’ll need to piece some long strips together to get the right width. Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shows how she did it. Her example uses a some charming vintage-y Christmas prints to make a tablecloth for a holiday table setting. Go to her blog, The Cottage Home, for the how-to.

[photo from The Cottage Home]

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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!