Learn How to Make Your Own Jar Opener - Rubber Gripper DIY Kitchen Gadget

Today we'll be learning how to sew handmade decorative fabric and rubber jar grippers to help you open jars, lids, or bottles in the kitchen. These cloth and rubber grip openers whip up pretty darn fast so you can have plenty on hand for cooking, baking, and outdoor gatherings. 

For this project you will need:

• 2 pieces of fabric
• rubber shelf liner
• fabric clips or pins
• sewing machine and matching thread
• Teflon sewing machine foot or painter's tape
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• Optional: magnet

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Check out some of my other quick and easy kitchen projects:

Then join us as we stitch up our own decorative jar opener!

St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Drink Coaster Set - A Simple March Sewing Project Tutorial

Today we are learning how to make a set of fabric shamrock drink coasters. Celebrate the St. Patrick's Day holiday while adding some color to your table - and protecting it from those green beers! - with this step-by-step tutorial. It's a super simple sewing project for the spring holiday.

For this project you will need:

• fabric
• cotton batting
• fabric clips and pins
• iron
• sewing machine and matching thread
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• pinking shears
• shamrock templates from pattern

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Click to get your copy of the downloadable pattern today!

The written pattern contains step-by-step how-to directions, photos, link to the video tutorial, and the printable templates to make a set of 4 fabric drink coasters measuring approximately 6" x 6".

Looking for other fabric coaster projects? Check out some of the others I have available:

And check out how to make your very own St. Patrick's Day shamrock coasters with the video tutorial:

Learn How to Sew a St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Potholder - Holiday Kitchen Tutorial

Looking to decorate your kitchen for the St. Patrick's Day holiday? Today we're learning how to sew a homemade shamrock potholder, hot pad, or trivet with this project's tutorial. Spruce up your kitchen decor just in time for St. Paddy's Day with this cute appliquéd and quilted green clover kitchen accessory idea.

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps for the applique
• fabric for the front, back, and hanging loop
• cotton batting or Insul-Bright
• 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
• optional: walking foot or free motion foot, tear away stabilizer
• shamrock templates from 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 downloadable pattern today!

The written pattern contains step-by-step how-to directions, photos, link to the video tutorial, and the printable templates to make a potholder, trivet, or hot pad measuring approximately 8 ½” x 8 ½”. Instructions for an optional hanging loop - and mitered corners - are included.

Looking for more potholders, hot pads, and trivets? Check out some of my other project patterns available:

Otherwise, watch as we make the St. Patrick's Day shamrock potholder:

St. Patrick's Day Sewing & Crafting Projects with Step-by-Step How-to Tutorial Videos

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Make Your Own Valentine's Day Heart Bunting - Quick and Easy Holiday Garland Project

If you're looking for a super simple project to decorate a space for your Valentine's Day party or celebration, check out this fabric heart garland. It goes together quickly and will be a decoration to have you ready for the February holiday.

For this project you will need:

• Cotton fabric for the hearts
• Cotton fabric for the loops
• Cotton batting for the filling
• Iron and ironing board
• Scissors and pinking shears
• Fabric clips or pins
• Clothesline cord or jute
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting ruler
• Cutting mat
• Sewing machine
• 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 download with the written directions, step-by-step photos, printable templates, and link to the tutorial video. Click to get it now!

Otherwise you can follow along with the tutorial video as we make our own cute handmade Valentine's Day decoration:

Looking for more Valentine's Day projects? Check out some of my other tutorials!

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute Valentine's Day heart bunting!