Learn to Make Your Own Valentine's Day Potholder - An Appliquéd and Quilted Hot Pad Tutorial

It might be too late for this year's Valentine's Day but it's never too early to start on next year's...

Make your Valentine's day holiday baking feel more festive by learning how to sew your very own homemade Valentine's Day LOVE potholder, hot pad, or trivet with this project's pattern. Spruce up your kitchen decor for the holiday with this cute appliquéd and quilted LOVE and heart kitchen accessory idea. Makes a great handmade gift item, too! 

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
• 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 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 a different hot pad or trivet sewing project? Check out some of my other tutorials:

And follow along as we make today's Love potholder!

Make Your Own Homemade Fabric Carrots Bunting - Quick Easter and Spring Garden Decor Project

In today's tutorial you'll learn how to decorate for Easter or spring in no time at all with this DIY hanging garland with fabric carrots. These cute wall, mantel, window, or garden decorations are a perfect quick and easy craft project for your holiday or spring home, parties, and get togethers. They would even be a cute and fun way to decorate for your garden-themed party!

For this project you will need:

• Cotton fabric for the carrots and carrot tops
• 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!

Looking for other holiday and seasonal buntings and garlands? Check out some of my other tutorials:

And learn how to make the fabric carrot garland right here!

Learn How to Sew Your Own Easter Bunnies Mug Rug - Mini Pocketed Placemat with Cloth Napkin

In today's tutorial we'll learn how to make this bunny couple's little mini placemat or snack mat for Easter. The quilted and appliquéd spring holiday project measures approximately 8 ½” x 12” - and you'll even learn how to make the cute little 7" x 7" reversible cloth napkin. Make your holiday coffee, tea, or snack time feel more festive or use it for a handmade Easter basket gift. 

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps for the appliqué
• fabric for the mug rug 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
• bunny templates 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 snack mat measuring approximately 8 ½” x 12” with a 7” x 7” reversible cloth napkin.

Interested in other mug rugs, snack mats, or coasters? Check out some of my other projects:

Learn how to make the Easter bunny mug rug in the step-by-step how-to tutorial:

Make a Fabric Flower Garland - A DIY Springtime Bunting Sewing Tutorial

In today's tutorial we'll be making a handmade fabric flower bunting banner for your springtime or summertime home. You'll be able to make a stylish hanging garland with fabric flowers in no time at all, and while these cute wall, mantel or window decorations are a perfect quick and easy craft project they would even be a cute and fun (and easy) way to decorate your sewing room!

For this project you will need:

• Cotton fabric for the flower and hanging 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!

Looking for other holiday and seasonal buntings and garlands? Check out some of my other tutorials:

And join us as we whip up the flower bunting in no time at all!

Quilted Vintage Farm Truck Sewing Project Tutorials - Farm Truck Trivet, Bunting, and Mug Rug

Today we are learning how to make three (yes 3!) different projects in one tutorial video. All three tutorials use (almost) the same techniques to make three different finished projects. We'll be making a farm truck trivet, farm truck bunting, and a farm truck mug rug or coaster. These vintage farm truck projects can be made with empty truck beds or fill the beds with seasonal and holiday fabrics to turn them into harvest trucks. These DIY quilted projects are great additions to your country or farmhouse decor!

For these projects you will need:

• Cotton fabric
• Cotton batting
• Iron and ironing board
• Scissors and pinking shears
• Fabric clips or pins
• Rotary cutter

• Cutting ruler
• Cutting mat
• Sewing machine
• Matching thread
• Optional glue stick
• For trivet: basting spray
• For bunting: clothesline cord
• Printable template from the trivet pattern, bunting pattern, or mug rug pattern Note: The printable template for the bunting and mug rug are the same size but the trivet template is a larger one to accommodate pots and pans.

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.

Available in my Etsy shop as a digital downloads with the written directions, step-by-step photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Get yours today!

Looking for something else? Check out these camper projects instead!

And join us as we learn how to make these cute quilted vintage farm trucks in the video tutorial: