Tutorial: Sew your fabric scraps into a fun garland

Here’s a quickie project for using up your scraps. Use them to make these bright and whimsical fabric scrap garlands. Amy from My 3 Monsters shares a tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how. The mix of color and pattern and shape of the scraps creates a happy garland to decorate a mantel, a patio, or a kitchen window. I’m loving the hodge podge look of a true scrappy garland, but you could also choose fabrics in a specific palette to coordinate with your room decor. They’re super easy to make, and

Click below to go to her tutorial:

Fabric Scrap Garland, by My 3 Monsters

[photo from My 3 Monsters on Craftaholics Anonymous]

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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!