Learn How to Make a 4th of July Gnome Table Runner - a DIY Patriotic Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a 4th of July gnome table runner. This project uses a raw edge applique, fold over binding, and mitered corners. Use this table runner to decorate your home or outside space for the holiday. This makes a great gift and easy for beginners too!

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps for gnomes and stars
• fabric for borders
• front fabric
• backing fabric
• cotton batting
• paper backed fusible web like HeatNBond Lite
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• optional basting spray, stabilizer, walking, or free motion foot 
• printable template from the pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

Looking for more 4th of July ideas? Check out some of our other projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute 4th of July table runner:

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Learn How to Make a Summertime Beach Gnome Table Runner - a DIY Summer Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a summertime beach table runner. This project uses raw edge applique and a fold over binding with mitered corners. This table runner can be used on your table and countertops, or even on your picnic table! This makes a great gift!

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps for gnome and surfboard 
• fabric for borders
• front fabric
• backing fabric
• cotton batting
• paper backed fusible web like HeatNBond Lite
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• optional basting spray, stabilizer, walking or free motion foot
• printable template from the pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

Looking for more table runner ideas? Check out some of our other projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute summertime beach gnome table runner:

#EtsyCreatorCo

Learn How To Make a Fabric Storage Basket - a DIY Storage Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a fabric storage basket. Organize any room in your home with this quick and easy sewing pattern!

For this project you will need:

• 1 fat quarter for the main fabric
• 1 fat quarter for lining fabric
• heavyweight iron-on interfacing OR fusible fleece
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• printable template from the pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

Looking for more storage ideas? Check out some of our other projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute fabric storage basket:

#EtsyCreatorCo

Learn How to Make a Makeup Brush Organizer - a DIY Storage Solution

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a makeup brush organizer. Organize your makeup brushes in a fabric case, roll in up, and take it traveling or for home storage! This project is great for beginners and it makes a great gift, too!

 

For this project you will need:

• main fabric
• lining fabric
• ribbon, cording, or bias tape
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• marking pencil
• printable template from the pattern

Disclosure: Deb's Days is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to affiliated sites. This means that, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. Your purchase helps support my work in bringing you new sewing and crafting content.

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

Looking for more storage solution ideas? Check out some of our other projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make this quick and easy makeup brush organizer:

#EtsyCreatorCo

Disembarkation Day

Hello from the Ruby Princess in the morning and not the Ruby Princess in the evening. The embarkation schedule was ahead of schedule so I went straight from my cabin up to deck 16 to take my pictures and then straight to deck 7 to disembark. 

It was such a gorgeous morning in San Francisco
I just didn’t want to leave.

I took the Princess shuttle to the airport (less hassle than having to convince a taxi driver to take the scooter) and was at the airport in good time. A sleepy Sunday morning in San Francisco made for light traffic but the airport was a zoo. 

My flight wasn’t until early afternoon so I stopped by a restaurant in terminal 2 for a breakfast burrito. Eggs and bacon and potatoes and refried beans and salsa. It was delicious (and huge) so I took the leftovers with me. 

Yummy

By early afternoon when my plane should have left the gate things were looking like this. 

Still no plane

Thanks to mechanical issues my flight was very much delayed but the flight was a quick one and had me landing before dark.

Still snow in the mountains

Lucky Peak State Park outside Boise

And thankfully my daughter and son-in-law picked me up from the airport and took me out for an early Mother’s Day dinner. This restaurant had us cooking our own food at the table. 

Too much food

Now it’s back to work for a few weeks creating sewing patterns for DebsDaysDesigns before Alaska calls. That’s where I’ll be celebrating one of those big birthdays ending in 0. I won’t blog during those cruises as they won’t be solo trips but if I get to go it alone again, I will.  

Thanks for joining me for this adventure, and happy sailing - and sewing!