November 25 ~ Gifts for Cooks
| We have a lot of kitchen-related tutorials to choose from in our SMS archives. In addition to today’s fun, be sure to explore all six rounds of our Tutorial Contest from April, our Sewing for the Home tutorials and our Quilted Patchwork Hot Pads and Patchwork Kitchen Towels. For cooking-related gift sets you can look to last year’s Gift Compilations post. We have lots to offer for the cooks on our lists! |  |
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Tin Can Cover Meg’s Tin Can Cover Tutorial from elsie marley can help you make a variety of lovely gifts. You could pair one special tin with some wooden spoons for a favorite cook. |
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Kitchen Scrubbie All you need is a crochet hook and some tulle to follow this Kitchen Scrubbie Tutorial from Penny at sewtakeahike. |
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Apron We think this Apron Tutorial (with a PDF pattern download) from Michelle at Cicada Studio would provide beautiful results with any number of fabric combinations. |
Don’t miss these (additional!) related tutorials from the SMS archives: For the Kitchen, Placemats, For the Table and don’t forget the… Aprons!
Here are just a handful of fabrics we love for some of these projects. Click on the fabric images to visit the Sew,Mama,Sew! shop:
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Spice Kits from Purpose Design You can find both small and large versions of some of our favorite spice kits at Purpose Design. The everyday kit would be great for folks on your holiday list who are just beginning to cook in earnest, and everyone could use a holiday kit at this time of the year. Place your order by December 3rd for shipping to the US! |
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Vanilla Extract Elise shows us How to Make Vanilla Extract via Simply Recipes. Make some for the bakers in your family! |
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Holidays at Home and the Handmade Holidays photo pool! |
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Oliver + S Sewing PatternsLiesl at Oliver + S (and Disdressed) was kind enough to donate two wonderful patterns–2+2 Blouse and Pleated Skirt and Bedtime Story Pajamas. We love Oliver + S cute designs, wonderful patterns, and great packaging. (We carry them all in The Shop.) Plus, the new patterns go up to a size 8, which is a rare delight for those of you who still love to sew for your kids beyond toddlerhood. Check out the the Oliver + S blog for ideas and updates. We’ll give away one pattern to two different winners. Comment below! |
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More Handmade Holiday Ideas
24 ~ Whimsical
23 ~ Fit Friends
22 ~ Eco-conscious
21 ~ Holidays at Home
20 ~ Gift Exchange
19 ~ Grandparents
18 ~ College Students
17 ~ Girlfriends
16 ~ Dads
15 ~ New Parents
14 ~ Holidays at Home
13 ~ Multi-taskers
12 ~ Sports Fans
11 ~ Bookworms
10 ~ Elementary Kids
9 ~ Snow Fiends
8 ~ Teachers
7 ~ Holidays at Home
6 ~ Pet Lovers
5 ~ Crafters
4 ~ Music Lovers
3 ~ Babies & Toddlers
2 ~ Travelers
1 ~ Tweens & Teens
We respect the copyright of all crafters. All links and photos from blogs on our Handmade Holidays posts are used with permission.
351 Responses to “November 25 ~ Gifts for Cooks”
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I LOVE the tin can cover! I have to make some of those! Plus, it’s a great way to reuse tin cans!
OOoooh I wanna make an apron!!!!
What great ideas! These patterns would be great for my two little girls.
Ooo…pick me! Pick me! I’m so coveting those patterns! Love Lara’s choice today.
Maybe not for Christmas, but the utensil holder may be in the cards for my sister’s wedding gift.
The kitchen scrubbie is so cute and different. What a great idea.
The little whisk embroidered on the tin can cover is adorable! And I’m really intrigued by the kitchen scrubby, can’t wait to try that one out! Thanks guys!
I love that Oliver + S has patterns for BOYS!
I love the apron! Very fun.
cute.
I love aprons!
More great patterns for my baby girl!
Great ideas, I love the kitchen scrubbie!
Oh the vanilla looks wonderful. I love the idea of making your own. Those patterns are precious!
What great ideas! I and going to make the apron for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for sharing!
Again great ideas. Love the tin can cover. And Oliver+S patterns. How exciting.
I’ve wanted those sewing patterns for quite some time now!
Oh! Oliver + S patterns! Love them!!!
And I’ve been meaning to make some vanilla extract for a while now – thanks for the tute!
The patchwork towels look fun and easy to make.
Love it all. Oliver’s is one of my favorites!
I have been looking for a vanilla recipe. Thanks for posting that, as well as the other great ideas.
I love this post. Love the kitchen scrubie and the apron. I would love to win the pattern for the boys pijamas to do one for my son. thank you.
Oooo, I love those pj’s!
I love the Cicada Studio apron. That would be a great gift!
I can’t wait to make the aprons. Thanks!
Oh, that scrubbie looks interesting! I need to get a crochet hook.
The homemade kitchen scrubbie is a good idea.
Cute tin can cover!
cute ideas! i love the apron.
Lovely, lovely, lovely.
love that apron and tin can cover! wonderful ideas as always
I am so impressed with the great tutorials you have collected for this handmade Holidays month. Such a wonderful treasure chest!
I’ve made vanilla extract before, and it is a very satisfying project. I used mine for years.
I need to try the tin can cover. I really like the whisk embroidery – a matching apron would be great for my mom too.
That apron looks so sweet I may just wear it out over leggings or something. The patterns look adorable too. Thanks for another wonderful collection.
I can’t wait to try making my own vanilla extract! Thanks for sharing. I love the embroidered wisk, too!
Love the scrubbie! Now I have something to make out of the yards of tulle I have just sitting around!
Love the apron tutorial, and those scrubbies! I may have to learn to crochet quickly – a friend just begged me to make her some, and I had to decline due to my knit-only status.
I’ve been dying to try the Oliver+S sewing patterns – here’s to typing with crossed fingers!
Definitely making the apron and scrubbie!! Thank you for the neat ideas!
what fun patterns! I love the apron, I’ll have to give it a whirl.
I love the fabrics used in that apron!
OOooo, homemade vanilla extract! Awesome!
I love Oliver + S patterns.
As a cook, I would love to have the apron – maybe Santa can make one for me???
Another great day of tutorials!! Thanks so much.
Wow I really love the apron pattern! Great stuff.
That scrubby is such a great idea! & the tin cover is gorgeous! Too many ideas and so little time!
AHH!! I love Oliver + S!
I’ve been wanting these patterns forever but can’t bear to spend the money when I know they’d not be a priority (I don’t have kids, just nieces and nephews). BUT! If I win them, I’d HAVE to make the time. It’d be like winning a million dollars and not buying anything. It’s just not possible!
Love it!! Those spice rack kits are so nice!
I was wondering what to do with my pile of tulle: and now I have an answer- Thanks!
Another great round-up… but I just want these for myself.
I just noticed today that I needed to make more vanilla extract. I haven’t been able to find the real stuff here in Austria, so I make it myself. The link to info on various types of vanilla beans was very interesting.
I love that tin can cover and want to own some of those scrubbies. I guess I’m the cook that no one will craft for this Christmas. Wish I had a crafty friend that read blogs…
The apron is just what I needed to get me motivated to make my grandma’s christmas present! Thank you!
since 2 of my brother-in-laws are chefs…the kitchen theme is great! i may need to make more manly aprons, but i think i can handle that! love the scrubby!
My mom could really use a new apron. This one is adorable! Thank you!
oh, I would love to try one of those Oliver & S patterns… I’ve bookmarked that tin can cover tutorial before… now if I can just find the time to act on it!
Oh I love all these ideas! And I have a granddaughter and grandsons to sew for!
I love the tin can cover. I think I may have to make one for myself! Merry Christmas to me!
As always, you never disappoint. Great ideas! I never would have thought to use tulle for a scrubber!
Mmmmmm, homemade vanilla!
I was looking for a great apron pattern. Yea!
That apron is beautiful! I love the fabrics she used.
Love, love, love the patterns from Oliver S.
Oh perfect!!! I plan on sewing up an apron from my Aunt for christmas…
I never would have known you could make your own vanilla extract! And that apron is beautiful
Thanks for all the wonderful ideas. I just need more time to try them all.
i love it. everyday. i love it.
A crocheted tulle kitchen scrubbie is a neat idea! And now that I know that making vanilla extract is that simple, I need to go find some vanilla beans!
I love the tin can over. What a fantastic idea to recycle some old cans!
Can’t wait to try homemade vanilla
Thanks!!
Perfect gifts to make for foodie friends! Thank you!
I might have to try the make-your-own vanilla extract for my parents. And I love that apron!
love that apron and Oliver + S please draw my name!
The apron and can cover are so cute!
Lovely ideas! I’ve been wanting to make an apron for soooo long.
Hmmm…
Thanks again
I love the look of the tin can cover – definately going to book mark it as a project to work on!
Thanks!
I love your calendar, and it’s perfect to have it in November. I’m looking forward to your gift ideas every day, and soon I’m going to sew several of the ideas you serve.
The aprons are so cute!!!
I think I will try the Apron
i would love to make my own vanilla! What a great idea to mix in with some crafty cooking items. Thanks!
Clever idea for covering a can – I can think of several other opportunities to slipcover cans for around the house.
it’s a tie- i love the frilly apron AND the tin can utensil cover! i think the embroidered whisk just makes it extra kitsch. while i don’t embroider, i’m going to send it along to my mom for a gift idea for me! she loves redworking!!
I have never heard of making your own vanilla extract! How cool!
I am in love with all of your tutorials. Thank for putting them all together.
Love that apron! too cute!
I love the tin can cover and the wisk designs that are in the tutorial.
I love the whisk on the tin can cover. It would be great to use as covers for my little ones things. You could embroider the item that belongs in the can such as blocks, little people, etc.
Love that apron!
cute apron!
The apron is very cute! I’m quite excited about the Oliver + S patterns. I’ve been eyeing those for quite some time
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wow…. the tin can covers are a great idea!
I love the apron! Thanks for the great ideas
Love all the great gift ideas!
Those Oliver + S patterns are on my wish list…what a great early Christmas present it would be to win them!
I’m loving all of these ideas! I also like the homemade vanilla extract link. I just finished up a batch for Christmas (started it in September). Thanks!
The apron is super cute! I would love to win the patterns. My Mom and I were considering buying the PJ one for my baby brother. We heard such good things about it. And it’s adorable.
I always make my vanilla with rum. I’ll have to try the vodka idea.
That tin can cover is a great idea! Love that you can use it to recycle cans and make them super cute, too. =)
Love the apron! Printed a couple tutorials from this page. And the patterns are great!
Nice ideas and the patterns are so sweet!
The tin can cover is a great idea, and I never knew the scrubbies were made with tulle. Great ideas once again.
i can’t wait to try making my own vanilla extract! what a cool idea!
I have to get to making one of the tin can covers! Add that to the list that never ends
that kitchen scrubbie is fantastic! I’m always trying to repurpose stuff, but that’s one I would never have thought of in a million years.
also, I am just LOVING this series of “gifts for ____” thankyouthankyouthankyou!!
I think the tin can cover will be great to organize art supplies. Cute!
Loooove that fabric used in the apron!
Homemade vanilla extract sounds like such a great idea!
I have been wanting to try out these patterns! My girl has finally decided she wants to keep her clothes on (most of the time!)
I need a utensil holder in my kitchen. What a great, cheap idea for one with a cover I can make myself!
So, I’ve been trying to figure out how to cover everything in my house in fabric. The can cover is a great start. I can cover cans and boxes now. How do I cover the 40 boxes of fabric in my garage? Thanks for all of the great ideas.
i never thought about making my own vanilla. what a great idea. and i love the tin can cover and you can never have enough pretty aprons. thanks for the inspiration!
Fun stuff. My brain is swimming with all the ideas for Christmas.
The tin can cover is such a good idea. And I love those Oliver + S patterns!
Is it bad that I want to make all these things for myself?
Ooo those scrubbies look so cool. Too bad I can’t crochet. This pattern is headed on over to my mom!
I have had that elsie marley tutorial bookmarked forever, thanks for reminding me that I need to do it!
The tin can idea is great! I keep recycling my coffee cans wondering what fun I could have with them if I knew some way to decorate. Now I have a great tutorial to follow!
Now that tin can cover could be down right useful! (Adding to my list of projects.)
The apron is so very cute. I love aprons!
Would love to get my hands (and then my scissors) on one of those patterns – they are so amazing!
I am making myself a tin can cover! Love it! Love the patterns as well!
THANK YOU!!!!!
I love the tin can cover! I am definitely going to make that!
Another one of those “why didn’t I think of that?” days. Fabulous ideas, and I especially love the tin can cover!
Great ideas–love today’s fabric choices!
I love these creative ideas! I’m excited to try these tutorials – especially the tin can covering and the scrubby! thanks very much!
oooh, I love her patterns! I’d love to try those.
Thanks so much for all the great ideas and giveaways!
The tin can cover is a great idea!
Wonderful! Vanilla extract is on my Christmas gift list for next year… I thought of it too late to give it this year! Thanks for the link with the information about vanilla beans.
Fabulous ideas! I love the apron.
Love the tin can covered canister.
i can’t get to the whimsical doll page! i have tried to access the link from everywhere and it’s not working! i hope it will be fixed b/c she is such a cutie! thanks!
i can’t get to the whimsical doll page! i have tried to access the link from everywhere and it’s not working! i hope it will be fixed b/c she is such a cutie! thanks!
Love the Vanilla Extract recipe and apron! Will have to make both for a gift for my grandma!
Cute ideas; I especially like the embroidery on that can.
I think I need a couple of those tin can covers!! Not just for my kitchen but to help organize my desk and sewing area! Perhaps I’ll also make some for my kids to use on their desks in their rooms.
These are so cute! I love the apron and would LOVE to get my hands on those patterns. I think my daughter would look divine in that little outfit!
I would really love to win one of these patterns!
I love to cook so I am in love with everything on this post!!!
love the simplicity of the O + S patterns (hope I win!)
and the apron is a must sew, with all the scraps I have accumulated.
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I make kitchen scrubbies every year. Once you wear them out in the kitchen, use them outside when you wasch the car. It won’t scratch the paint. Everyone loves these as a Christmas present.
That scrubbie pattern is so easy, what a great idea! Thanks for sharing. I may have to try that and the vanilla extract. Awesome!
Thanks so much for the handmade holidays posts! I look forward to checking it everyday, and hope that I get a chance to make some of the items for Xmas gifts!
I’ve used Bean’s hot pad tutorial with great success and plan to make a few more as gifts.
Great ideas. Love the apron.
I love the tin can cover and the apron!
I want to make an apron now! I am so loving all these blogs!
Such a lovely apron!
My boy would look so cute in those pjs!
I’ve looked at those patterns for so long! I want them so badly!!
Too cute! These will be fun to try out.
Love the ideas for cooks, especially the homemade vanilla extract!
I’m going to look into the spice kits. Sounds like a great gift. I love the look of the Oliver+S clothes so I would love to win the patterns!
Oh, I’d love to win the Oliver & S sewing patterns! They are beautiful!
That apron is cute.
I am in love with the apron!
Another great handmade holiday entry. I love coming everyday to see what you’ve added. Thanks for putting these lists together and for another great giveaway!
Homemade vanilla – was a very interesting article. Somehow I knew that it would be made with vodka…………
Thats the perfect apron pattern!
I have been wanting to make homemade vanilla for a while, now I have to!
The scrubbie sounds like a good idea. Loving the giveaway!
First time viewer here. I love the vanilla extract idea and will certainly try it out. I’ve spent way too long now checking out the spice racks at the Etsy store.
I can’t wait to try the vanilla extract recipe… and as a bonus, there’s also a really yummy sounding brandied cranberry sauce recipe on the Simply Recipe site – just what I was looking for! Thank you for your wonderful ideas!!
The Tin can cover is great! Very cute, and can be removed and washed….Grease is always flying in my kitchen :0)
I love the tin can cover,the scrubbie ,and the apron!
The apron is cute, but the home made vanilla extract is an awesome idea!
That kitchen scrubby is so cool! I’ve never seen anything like it. BTW, I love Oliver + S patterns!
Oh my gosh, love the scrubbie!
That’s a very sweet apron! And I love those Oliver+s patterns!
Love the apron!! i will have to try it!!
Oh ohohoh… can’t I just stop everything else and sew? There is almost too much inspiration here!
Oooooo – Oliver + S… Yum.
I never thought of crocheting tulle, this should be interesting!
Oh the vanilla…I’d been “making” a litre bottle of vanilla since early last spring…and then I went out of town. And my husband called me and told me that the “vanilla rum” I was distilling was the best he’d ever served at cocktails! He & his work friends drank my vanilla! I need to start over…
Oh, Story Time pyjamas, I’d love a pair form myself as well as my 5-year-old! I’m really enjoying being inspired by all the ideas and we are having our own handmade holidays this year.
I love those Oliver + S patterns!!! Thanks for all the great Christmas ideas!!
Tin covers and aprons, oh where do I start? I love them both.
cute cute patterns!! I also love the crocheted kitchen scrubbie!!
How is it that I never tire of aprons? I could make an apron a day for a year and still love them….
I need a new apron! I don’t have to give it away, do I?
make my own vanilla extract! awesome!
I love the utensil can cover. Great idea.
I love the apron and how to make vanilla!! Can’t wait.
The tin can cover is so pretty!
great tips. thanks!
Those scrubbies look fun!
Love oliver + s. But then, who doesn’t?
I’ve been so inspired by the new ideas for design possibilities each day. Thank you all so very much.
Great ideas! Especially the tin can cover… cute, useful and green.
i want the boy pattern
Thanks for sharing these projects – a tin can cover would look cute on my utensil holder, even though it’s not a tin can!
My daughter would love some new patterns so that I can make more clothes for her
I’m loving all the great ideas, but am getting overwhelmed! Need to stop dreaming and start sewing!
very clever with the scrubber!!
I want to make an apron too! It looks pretty simple!
oh, i love those patterns!
So many good ideas! Love ‘em!
am loving the creative gift ideas–great for year round!
OH! Great ideas!…I’m making napkins : I could cover a lg tin can as a storage container fir them!!
I’ve admired the Oliver + S patterns for awhile now, would love to win one! I love the idea of covering over the tin can, it looks incredibly stylish.
That kitchen scrubbie looks so easy and effective, I think I might just have to try that. And… I’ve always wanted to try one of those Oliver & S patterns…!
Yeah~ just in time to begin cooking, too. Thanks for the great ideas.
That scrubbie looks easy to make, love it!
Make your own scrubbie? How cool!!! I may need to get myself a crochet hook. Thanks again for all of the wonderful ideas!
I LOVE the tin can cover and the apron and can’t wait to get started! Thanks for sharing. My little ones would love so adorable in the Oliver + S clothing! Great giveaway!
I just hung some cute hooks in my kitchen . . . and they really need a cute apron hanging on them!
I love the Oliver & S patterns. I hope I win. Thanks!
love the tin can cover! I use a lot of cans in my home for storage, so I made use that one for me!
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I just love those Olliver + S patterns!
I love the tin can cover – I’ve been saving empty baby formula containers for something just like this!
What wonderful ideas! Love the tin cover and the apron!
jenn
Oh I’m such an apron girl!! can’t wait to try this one as well as that tin can cover….love it!!!
Oh, I love those patterns.
Pick me!!
~Stacy
Cute apron! And I love those Oliver + S patterns. I’ve heard that they go together well. I’d love to try them.
I love all the DIY gift ideas. I have been checking your site daily for more ideas. I love it. I have a goal to make all hand made items this Christmas and I am very excited to get to make all these lovely items. Thanks!
the oliver & s patterns are adorable, as always!
love the vanilla bean extract recipe!
I love those patterns and the gifts for cooks ideas.
The kids and I are going to make vanilla extract for gifts. Thanks!
many tins and pot plants to be covered aroung here….
love the kitchen scrubbie!! now, i need to learn to crochet…
Love the apron! Will be making one soon!
Those patterns are adorable!
Gah, it’s november 25th already?! Time to get sewing! Thanks for the tutes
that can cover is perfect-o!
How to make your own vanilla and scrubbies. I love the spices and the patterns, too. Please let me win one. Thanks, Denny
I love oliver + s patterns. I was just browsing their shop last night but could not decide which one to buy.
Awesome projects – love the apron and scrubbie. So many good ideas – so little time!
great projects.
What cute ideas today! My girls just love how aprons are making a comeback. I’ve loved the Sandbox pattern since it first came out.
i totally wanna make that apron!
OMG – I would love those patterns. Have been eyeing them for a long time now. Pick me. Pick me.
I love to make aprons I am definitely gonna try this one.
I love the vanilla extract recipe!
I love the can cover. I can see getting a lot of use out of that. I would love to try some of those cute Oliver S patterns.
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That apron is beautiful.
More great ideas!!
This is by far my favorite handmade holidays post!!! I love kitchen items! That tin can cover is so cute!!!! Thanks for sharing all the kitchen-y goodness!
I have been stalking those patterns for ages and would absolutely love to win them. I have read lots of reviews of the patterns, and seen many outfits made from them, and I think the details included would help me bring my sewing to the next level.
Yay for DIY PJs! and I’d love to make the apron.
Oooooh, that tin can cover could be a good idea for so many things. I love the embroidered whisk.
I love the tin can cover, so simple yet beautiful, I can’t wait to start crafting.
I would, also, love the patterns!
The Oliver+S patterns are all so cute! Love the craft ideas — I want the apron and spice kit for myself!
Always love aprons and have actually made a scrubber or two.
The kitchen scrubbie is a cool idea! I have been thinking about buying that Oliver+S pattern.
We make our own vanilla extract and have done so for years. It makes everything taste so much better than when it is made with “artificial vanilla” and costs much less than buying “pure” vanilla extract.
The tin covers are such a great idea… and you could use it for larger items like oatmeal and formula containers- thanks!
~Shawna
Ooohhh…. Oliver + S patterns just make me smile… I’m excited about making some kitchen gifts for foodies on my list, thanks so much for posting this!
I think I might make some vanilla extract. I love to bake and I tend to go through the stuff. Only now, I’ll go through the vodka faster. hmmmm.
The patterns are so cute!
I have many cooks on my list who would adore the homemade vanilla!
does the pattern for the pj pants come in a size 10/12 for women? HA!
Very cool stuff this time. I like the tulle scrubber and the tin can cover. That apron is such a simple design but beautiful results. I know several vanilla lovers and might have to try that if I can find the right things here in Idaho. But what I really love is the Oliver+s patterns, I want one!
yet, again. more kids patterns that i love!
Great ideas, once again ! Thank you.
Cecile
I think I’ll be making these for myself!
I swore I was done with Christmas—But the scrubbies are so cute!
Not even 2 weeks ago I was at a friend’s house and she asked if I knew a pattern for a kitchen scrubbie. Her mom used to make them, but is now unable do to health reasons. I printed off the pattern from this site and sent it in the mail today! She will be so excited- thanks
Love the recipe for the vanilla extract. I’m so excited to try it! thanks!
Oh I love both those Oliver+s patterns. And those kitchen scrubby things are nifty.
WooHoo the can is perfect to display red work on in my red and white kitchen….
Lisa
Those patterns are wonderful! I wouldn’t want to open it because the illustrations are so awesome.
love the patterns.
My husband, the chef, would love some nice kitchen-y things that aren’t the same ol’ industry stuff – like some funky fabric potholders. I might even be able to handle that vanilla extract…
Oliver and s patterns a great. Well written and illustrated.
I love aprons, it will be great when family comes over for the holidays.
Love the tin can covers. The tutorial will be used often!
The tin can cover is amazingly classy; thanks for this great series!
I’ve seen the kitchen scrubbie…that’s something I really need to get around to making!
Perfect!
Well I love it all! Thanks for the great tutorials each day!
I love aprons. Who should I make this one for?
The great ideas keep coming… I’ll be re-visiting the apron section for some inspiration! The patterns are adorable!
Such good ideas!!!
the tin can cover is wonderful!
So many yummy ideas! :~)
I’ve been looking for an apron pattern. Will have to check this one out!
my girls would love those patterns
Love it all yet again!! Esp good patterns for boys!!!!!!!!!! please!!!
The kitchen is so fun to sew for !
The patterns are really cute and so is the can cover.
Thanks for the ideas – I love that half apron.
very cute ideas…again!
have been coveting the Oliver and S patterns for ages… heres hoping my luck is changing!
That tin can…so simple and basic, yet so darling! I wonder where else I could use that design idea? I love it.
love the tin can the apron and the scrubby – might need to learn to crochet
These are all such groovy little gifts to make!
With a boyfriend who is a chef I’ve been trying to find kitchen related gifts to make for him. The tin can cover is perfect… I’m thinking the embroidery patterns could also be perfect for a “manly apron”.
I’m totally into aprons right now – I can’t wait to make some with the fabrics I’ve been saving up! A good Christmas holiday project.
I love the idea of making my own kitchen scourer! Not sure if anyone would be overjoyed about receiving one as a gift though …
I just tried to make pajamas without a pattern. It was a mess. So I’d really love to win these patterns, As for the Homemade Holidays ideas, the scrubby is just fantastic!
love the little scrubbie!! Must buy some tulle!
I would love to try one of the patternss and the apron tutorial is now on “the list.”
I’m a sucker for an apron!
The vanilla extract recipe looks really neat!
I love the tin can cover and the apron!
So much to do, so little time.
Really cute apron.
I love this apron! Thank you!!!
I’m loving that tin can cover! I’m definitely doing that for my own kitchen! I know it should be a gift, but I want one for me!!!
I love those patterns!
Thanks for the great apron tutorial.
I think I would buy the spice tins just to decorate my tree I love the way spices smell….great fabrics chosen those are divine!
Love the patterns and hope I win! I just made the free skirt parrtern on their website and I think I did 2 skirts in a half hour!
Oh, I’m so excited that their patterns now go up to size 8! I’ve been looking for a good jammie pattern and that one looks great.
I like the apron tute. I would also love to win a pattern (hint, hint).
Margaret
mshirah@mindspring.com
Homemade vanilla! What a great gift idea.
I love the scrubbie tutorial!
love the patterns…oliver + s has the cutest stuff!!!
I am loving these great, easy-to-make gifts for people with various interests– too fun.
Thanks so much for things I never would have thought of!
I hope someone sees these on my wish list!
i love all the oliver and s patterns. Thanks for the chance!!!
I am always so happy to use Elise’s recipes, so thanks for sharing another.
So cute!
I’m making lots of kitchen (and bath) scrubbies this year!
My kids would look great in those patterns, er, I mean clothes made from those patterns
Those patterns look fun.
The tin can cover is adorable! Can’t wait to make one, or ten!
That apron looks adorable!
love the utensil jar cover!
I’ve made a few cooking things in my Christmas sewing
go to http://www.meandmy2guys.blogspot.com to see my ‘Kitchen Kit”
Love,love love the apron & the scrubby!
I love those Oliver + S patterns. Pick me, please!
Love the kitchen scrubber – looks a piece of coral! The pattern giveaways look so great!
Tin can cover! I think the search for the perfect utensil holder is over! Thanks. I think I’ll be making that one for myself for Christmas.
I love the tin can cover! So cute and a great idea!!!
oh boy, this site is becoming dangerous. so much inspiration and shopping all in one! Thank you.
My husband is the ultimate Chef Daddy. I am thinking he needs some scrubbies in his stocking this year.
The tin can cover is such a unique idea! Very cool.
love the patterns, count me in .. is there any knitting kitchen scrubby? I can knit :S kind of
Love the tin can cover — it’s actually been on my list for a while now.
hte aprons are really nice thanks for the tips!
love all the ideas… that apron is precious. i am imagining my fabric combos now!
The tin can cover tutorial is great – and I love the embroidery designs, just lovely!
Love the Oliver & S patterns!
I didn’t know she had a PJ pattern! I’ve been on a mad hunt for a nice simple, modern one, and here it is. SMS to the rescue yet again!
Oh how I’d love to win those patterns!
I’m a new crocheter and love the scrubbie tutorial.
Great Vanilla Extract Recipe!
I love the tin can cover! Its so cute and definitely a “must sew” on my list this weekend. Thanks Sew Mama Sew!
Great fabric choices ladies! And homemade vanilla, yum!
i could totally use that scrubber thing. interesting idea.
Love the tin can covers! I could really use some of those…my whisks & wooden spoons are in a drawer and it’s too full to open if you’re not very careful when putting them away!
I never thought of the tin can cover for kitchen utensils. I love the idea!
I want to make them for myself – even though I’m a bad cook…
Love the kitchen tin can cover!
Thank you for the link to the apron pattern. I am trying to teach myself how to sew and this looks like a good one to start with.
LOVe that apron!!!!!! thanks!