Make Your Own Fabric Watermelon Coasters - A Fun Summertime DIY Sewing Project

For today's sewing and crafting tutorial we are making handmade fabric watermelon slices to use as drink coasters. Decorate your home for spring or summer while protecting your tabletops and desktops at the same time. It's a quick and easy sewing project and is a great beginner project, too!

For this project 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
• 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 template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to get it now!

Looking for a different coaster sewing and crafting idea? Check out some of my other fabric drink coaster patterns and tutorials:

And join us as we whip up the cute watermelon slice coasters in the video tutorial:

Make Stuffed Fabric Flowers - A Quick and Easy DIY Spring Sewing and Crafting Project

For today's tutorial we are learning how to make handmade stuffed fabric flowers. They are a cute way to decorate for spring and summer and can be used in bowls, baskets, and tiered trays. It's another quick and easy sewing project!

For this project you will need:

• fabric
• polyester fiberfill
• scissors or pinking shears
• sewing machine
• matching thread
• Iron
• template from the pattern
• Rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat

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.

The pattern is now available in my Etsy shop as a digital download with the written directions, step-by-step photos, and printable template. Click to get your copy today!

Looking for other stuffed fabric shapes? Check out some of the others we've already made - along with a preview at some of my upcoming projects:

And join us as we make our stuffed fabric flowers in the video tutorial!

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

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 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: