The calendar is counting down the days till 2020. I might never be able to keep my resolutions longer than about a week or so into a new year (I mean, who can REALLY give up snacks cold-turkey like that?), but I always get excited about New Year’s Eve. It’s a time of new beginnings […]
One of the wonderful things about Christmas is that so many people around the world have been celebrating it with their families for generations. This results in fun traditions that maybe we don’t always know the source of, but we do them every year, regardless. I love listening to stories of how the older generation […]
With all of the Christmas shopping and cooking that has to get done during the holiday season, you might have forgotten to add someone to your shopping list: your furry friends, of course! Pets are people, too, or at least that’s what I think. You don’t have to go all-out if you feel silly giving […]
Whether the holidays snuck up on you this year, you’re stuck for ideas, or you’ve just been too busy to go gift shopping, the fact is that plenty of people wait until the last minute to finish off their Christmas shopping. I’m usually one of them, and I can tell you firsthand that braving the […]
Nothing gets me into the holiday spirit more than some fun Christmas crafts. I love home decor, so any excuse I have to combine my love of crafting with my Christmas decorating ideas is a win in my book! A great DIY Christmas decoration that you can whip up in a hurry is a tree […]
By now we’ve been seeing Christmas decor in just about every store since right around the time Halloween ended. I’ve been seeing some really cute holiday decorating ideas like throw pillows, dish towels, and Christmas bunting, but—maybe because they know we won’t have it displayed for very long—all of it has seemed to be very […]
Today’s guest post is brought to you by our friend Katie from Running with a Glue Gun! She’s showing us how to sew a zipper to create this adorable Christmas-inspired pouch for all of your holiday storage needs. Guest Post: DIY Christmas Zipper Pouch Since Christmas is upon us, it’s that time of year where […]
When it comes to starting off the holiday season right, nothing says “Seasons Greetings” more than a decked out front door. From classy homemade Christmas wreaths to bright and cheerful seasonal decor, decorating your front door for the holidays is the best way to show off your love of all things Christmas. That’s why AllFreeSewing […]
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to decorating for the holiday season, I’m usually looking for something cheap and simple but still festive. Our house always plays host to both Thanksgiving AND Christmas dinners, so every year it seems like before I’ve even gotten the last of the cranberry sauce out of […]
We know the drill. You’ve been so excited gearing up for your holiday plans that you’ve forgotten about a thoughtful gift for your hostess. Instead of running to the store for a last-minute panic buy, clean out your fabric stash and create a homemade gift that has a personal touch. From stylish wine bottle covers […]
