Tutorial: Shadowbox sewing notion organizer

shadowbox_organizer Christy from Sweet Tidings shows how you can make this lovely vintage-style shadowbox that’s also an organizer for your sewing notions. I love it when decorative items also have a useful purpose! This is perfect for when a sewing space is part of a den, dining room, or other social area of a house. Go to the tutorial.

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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!