Gnome Bunting Banner Sewing Project - Cute Fabric Garland Tutorial

Today's tutorial is all about the gnomes! For today's project we'll be learning how to make this cute fabric gnome bunting or garland. Use seasonal or holiday fabrics and make a set to match your decor no matter what time of year it is. And yep, it's another quick and easy sewing project.

For this project you will need:

• Cotton fabric for the gnomes and hanging ribbon
• Cotton batting for the filling
• Buttons for noses
• 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 templates, and link to the tutorial video. Click to get it now!

Looking for other holiday and seasonal buntings? Check out some of my other current - and upcoming - projects and tutorials:

And join us as we make these cute gnomes!

Easter Digital Sewing Patterns - PDF Patterns You Can Print at Home

Looking for sewing patterns you can buy and download in minutes? How about Easter patterns you can print at home with:

*step-by-step written directions

*color photos
*printable templates
*and links to video tutorials? 

If so, check out the collection of downloadable PDF sewing and crafting patterns I now have available. Click on the picture to be taken directly to the pattern in my Etsy shop and get started sewing on your next Easter project today!

Make A Love Heart Mug Rug - A Quilted and Appliquéd Sewing Project

Today we are learning how to make yet another mug rug. This one works for Valentine's Day but also would make a great gift. With this tutorial you'll be able to make your own appliquéd LOVE snack mat, mug rug, coaster, or mini placemat with a pocket for a napkin and cutlery (or a snack). It measures approximately 8 ½” x 12” and we'll even be learning how to make the cute little 7" x 7" reversible cloth napkin! Keep it at home to decorate your table, take it to work to make your lunchtime feel even more festive, send it in your child's lunchbox, or use it for a handmade present for someone you love.

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps for the applique
• fabric for the front, back, and pocket
• 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
• optional - walking foot or free motion foot
• printable 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 downloadable pattern today!

The print-at-home pattern contains step-by-step how-to directions, color photos, link to the video tutorial, and the printable LOVE and heart templates to make a snack mat measuring approximately 8 ½” x 12” with a 7” x 7” reversible cloth napkin. 

Looking for a different mug rug? Check out some of my others!

And watch as we make this cute little love mug rug:

Handmade Fabric Stars - A Quick and Easy DIY Patriotic and Holiday Sewing Project

Today we're learning how to make these simple stuffed fabric stars. It's a simple way to decorate your home for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, or all summer (or year) long. Fill your baskets, bowls, and trays with these cute red, white, and blue stars!

For this project you will need:

• fabric
• polyester fiberfill
• scissors and 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 and we make the fun stuffed fabric stars!

Make Your Own Homemade Fabric Gnome Coasters - Cute DIY Gnome Craft Tutorial

Today it's all about the gnomes! We'll be making super cute fabric gnome drink coasters in today's DIY quick and easy sewing and crafting tutorial. Use seasonal fabrics for their hats and you can have gnomes around your house all year 'round!

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 sew up the fun gnome coasters in the video tutorial: