Tutorial: Winter hat with ear flaps for an American Girl doll

AGDollFan shares a free pattern on her blog, Arts and Crafts for Your American Girl Doll, to make a winter hat for an American Girl doll. It’s long over the ears to keep them warm, with braided ties at the ends. The edges are finished with a decorative blanket stitch. Go to Arts and Crafts for Your American Girl Doll to find the free pattern.

[photo from Arts and Crafts for Your American Girl Doll] Looking for more Hat patterns to sew? Check out these patterns for hats we found on Etsy and this free sewing pattern for a summer hat on our sister blog Craftbits.com

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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!