Learn How to Make an Appliqué Fall Pumpkin Snack Mat / Mini Placemat / Mug Rug with Pocket

We're learning to sew another snack mat today to make your coffee, tea, and snack time more fun. Today you'll learn how to make your own appliquéd pumpkin snack mat / mug rug / coaster with a pocket for a napkin and cutlery (or a snack). Keep it at home to decorate your table, take it to work to make your lunchtime feel even more festive, or send it in your child's lunchbox to make your child's school lunchtime feel even more special. You'll even get the directions on how to make the cute little 7" x 7" reversible cloth napkin! 

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps for the applique
• fabric for the front, back, pocket, and napkin
• cotton batting
• paper-backed fusible web like HeatnBond light
• pencil
• fabric clips or pins
• iron
• sewing machine and matching thread
• basting spray or powder
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• walking foot or free motion foot
• pumpkin templates from pattern

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Click to get your copy of the pattern today!

The written pattern contains step-by-step how-to directions, photos, link to the video tutorial, and the printable pumpkin template to make a snack mat measuring approximately 8 ½” x 12” with a 7” x 7” reversible cloth napkin. 

Looking for other mug rug/snack mat ideas? Check out these other projects!

And be sure to watch the appliquéd pumpkin snack mat/mug rug/mini placemat video tutorial to see how we put it together:

How to Make Your Own Pennant Flag Bunting - Quick and Easy Sewing Project

Today we're making a pennant bunting banner with triangle flags. Choose your own fabrics and get ready to decorate for your parties and holidays with this quick and easy sewing project idea. At 9'-10' long you can quickly decorate the nursery, wedding, or even your patio or camper in no time at all. And it's a perfect sewing project for beginners with only straight stitching required! 

Along with your regular sewing supplies, for this project you will need:

• fabric for the flags
• fabric for the hanging ribbon
• cotton batting
• pinking shears or pinking blade
• triangle template or 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.

Click to get your copy of the pattern today!

The written pattern contains step-by-step how-to directions, photos, link to the video tutorial, and the printable template to make a pennant flag bunting measuring 9'-10' long. And since it's a digital download, you'll be able to get started today!

Looking for other bunting patterns? Check out my other projects here!:

Check out the pennant flag bunting video tutorial to see how we put them together:

Make Your Own Pumpkin Drink Coasters - Fun Fall Fabric Project for Your Home

It's another fall decor sewing tutorial day! Today we're making fabric pumpkin drink coasters. They go together in no time at all and coordinate with last week's pumpkin bunting project. These cute pumpkin coasters are a perfect craft project for your Thanksgiving home, too! Makes a set of four coasters measuring approximately 5" x 5".

Along with your regular sewing supplies, for this project you will need:

• fabric for the pumpkins
• fabric for the stems
• cotton batting
• pinking shears or pinking blade
• pumpkin 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  pattern with step-by-step how-to directions, color photos, link to the video tutorial, and a printable pumpkin template. Click to find out more!

Looking for other holiday coaster ideas? Check out other projects here!

Be sure to watch the pumpkin coaster video tutorial to see how we put them together:

Shop even more instantly downloadable sewing and crafting patterns in my Etsy shop, DebsDaysDesigns.

 Need specific product recommendations? Find the supplies I keep in my sewing room at www.debsdays.com/2018/04/sewing-and-crafting-supplies.html

Make a Cute Appliquéd Scarecrow Mini Placemat with Napkin - Fun Fall Sewing Project

Ready for another fun fall sewing project? Use up your fabric scraps and some of your festive fabrics to make coffee, tea, and snack time more fun with this cute scarecrow mini placemat sewing pattern. You could even make your child's lunchtime more special by sending it to school with them in their lunchbox for a holiday treat. You'll even get the directions on how to make the cute little 7" x 7" reversible cloth napkin! With the snack mat measuring 8 1/2" x 12" it's just the right size for all those fun fall snacks and beverages. 

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps for the applique
• fabric for the front, back, pocket, and napkin
• cotton batting
• paper-backed fusible web like HeatnBond light
• pencil
• fabric clips or pins
• iron
• sewing machine and matching thread
• basting spray or powder
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• walking foot or free motion foot
• scarecrow templates from the pattern

Click to get your copy of the pattern today!

The written pattern contains step-by-step how-to directions, photos, link to the video tutorial, and the printable scarecrow template to make a snack mat measuring approximately 8 ½” x 12” with a 7” x 7” reversible cloth napkin. 

Looking for more holiday mug rug/snack mat ideas? Check out these other projects!

Be sure to watch the scarecrow video tutorial to see how it's done:

DIY Individual Cutlery Holders from Fabric - Quick and Easy Sewing Project

Today we're learning how to make our own handmade cutlery pouches from fabric with this quick and easy sewing tutorial. Get ready to spruce up your dining room and kitchen table for summer, spring, fall, winter or even your holiday season by making your own homemade decorative (and reusable!) fabric utensil holders. It's a great project for beginners with only straight stitching required and makes a nice gift, too.

Along with your regular sewing supplies, to make four cutlery holders measuring approximately 4 1⁄2” x 11” you'll need:

• 2 contrasting fat quarters 
• cotton batting

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

Looking for something else? Check out some of my other kitchen sewing and crafting projects!

Be sure to watch the cutlery holders video tutorial to before you get started:

Happy sewing!