Tutorial: Upcycled braided rag rug from fabric scraps and old clothing

I have a healthy stash of fabric scraps, but not all scraps are stash worthy or they may be a type of fabric that doesn’t lend itself well to scrap projects. You could throw those scraps away but they’ll just end up in a landfill. Megan Nielsen shows how you can use those scraps, plus damaged clothing that isn’t salable at thrift stores, to make a braided rag rug. Recycling made pretty!

Click below for her video tutorial:

How to Make a Braided Rug from Fabric Scraps and Old Clothing, by Megan Nielsen Design Diary

[photo from Megan Nielsen Design Diary]

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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!