Kitchen gifts are great gifts for those office exchanges, grab bag exchanges, etc.... and you don't have to break the bank to make great kitchen gifts. Hit the dollar store for towels and then soup them up with many of these free projects.

• Free Sewing Patterns for Kitchen Projects

I love sewing and tend to lose track of time when I am sewing. I can get lost for hours while I'm sewing.... the problems is that as the holidays get closer, I can't afford to lose track of hours at a time. A few simple tricks can have you enjoying making wonderful homemade gifts that will be treasured for years to come!

• Sewing Essentials to Survive the Holidays

I love Christmas Cookies.. and eat way to many of them... I also end up putting many out for the birds because so many get baked for Christmas. This year I'm thinking about supplementing my cookie platters with Cookie Mix in a Jar - Cookie Mix with Chocolate Chips or Candy Pieces. Then I can add pretty fabric jar covers so the jars can be used again as coin banks or for other kitchen storage.

• Cookie Mix in a Jar - Cookie Mix with Chocolate Chips or Candy Pieces
• Free Directions to Sew Fabric Canning Jar Covers

Bias tape is a staple in many free sewing projects... and a major time saver when you learn to use it.

• Learn About Bias Tape
• Bias Tape Tutorial - How to Stitch on Double Fold Bias Tape