Tutorial: Quilted water bottle carrier

Whether it’s a day at the amusement park, a family hike, or even sports practice, summertime usually involves a good amount of time outside. Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a water bottle carrier so you can stay good and hydrated during your outside time. The long strap allows you to carry it cross body and the open top makes it easy to grab your water when you feel thirsty.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Make a Water Bottle Carrier, by Tea and a Sewing Machine

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When was the last time you cleaned your water bottle? Beneath the surface of these seemingly innocuous containers lies a potential health hazard that many of us overlook: mold.

Exposure to mold in water bottles can lead to a variety of health problems, particularly for individuals with compromised immune systems or respiratory conditions. Inhaling or ingesting mold spores can trigger allergic reactions, exacerbate asthma symptoms, and even cause fungal infections in severe cases. Furthermore, mold-produced toxins known as mycotoxins can contaminate the water, posing additional health risks when consumed.

How often should you clean your water bottle? it’s recommended to clean your water bottle thoroughly after each use. I know how overlweming the thought of that could be, so I set out to find a quick and easy solution, these bottle cleaning tablets, drop into your bottle, let sit for 20 mins then rinse and your bottle is all clean.

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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!