Tutorial: Zipper pillow cover, plus free Valentine cut files

Emily at Nap Time Creations shows how to make pillow covers with a zip closure on the back. You can make them in any size to fit any pillow form. Give them a Valentine theme with some heat transfer vinyl and a cute hashtag saying. If you have a Silhouette, you can use her free #heart, #love, and row of hearts cut files.

Click below for her tutorial:

Zipper Pillow Case Tutorial & Hashtag Valentine Pillows, by Nap Time Creations

[photo from Nap Time Creations]

Check out these sewing books for sewing valentines day projects and these sewing patterns on Etsy.

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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!