Learn How to Make a Set of Christmas Tree Notecards - A DIY Holiday Craft Project

Learn how to make your own set of homemade Christmas Tree fabric note cards with today's step by step sewing tutorial. Making your own handmade cards with this DIY crafting project is a cute Christmas card idea and is a great beginning sewing project, too. These cards measure 4 ¼” x 5 ½” and can be used as thank you notes, Christmas cards, and even handwritten holiday party invitations. Use up your fabric scraps and make enough for all kinds of occasions! You will even learn how to make your own homemade A2 envelopes, too. 

For this project you will need:

• Fabric strips
• piece of muslin for foundation
• Cardstock
• Iron
• Pinking shears and scissors
• Sewing machine
• Matching thread
• Envelopes (optional)
• Tree templates/envelope template 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.

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

Looking for more Christmas sewing and crafting projects?

Check out some of the other tutorials we've made!

Otherwise, join us as we make a set of handmade Christmas notecards!

Learn How to Make a Gingerbread House Potholder - DIY Holiday Kitchen Project

Make your Christmas holiday and winter baking feel more festive by sewing your very own homemade Gingerbread house potholder, hot pad, or trivet with today's sewing tutorial.  Spruce up your kitchen decor in plenty of time for Christmas with this cute appliquéd and quilted candy house 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 loop
• cotton batting
• paper-backed fusible web like HeatnBond Lite
• 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
• gingerbread house template 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.

Now available as a free PDF 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 more hotpad, potholder, or trivet ideas? 

Check out some of our other tutorials:

Otherwise, join us as we make today's gingerbread house potholder!

Learn How to Make a Hanging Snowflake Decoration - A DIY Christmas Craft Project

In today's tutorial we'll learn how to make our own handmade fabric snowflake. These large 14" x 14" cloth snowflakes require no sewing skills at all! They are a fun way to decorate your walls and windows for the Christmas holiday, or leave them up in your home all winter long. Made with contrasting fabrics, paper backed fusible web, hot glue, and ribbon for hanging you will be able to show off your crafting style without even owning a sewing machine!

For this project you will need:

• Two contrasting fabrics
• Heat 'n Bond UltraHold Iron-On Adhesive 
• Ribbon for hanging
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting ruler
• Cutting mat
• Iron
• Hot glue
• Template 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.

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 more hanging Christmas decorations? 

Check out some other projects we've made: 

Otherwise, join us as we make this winter no sew holiday craft!

Learn How to Make a Handmade Gnome Ornament - DIY Christmas Project

In today's tutorial we will learn how to make our very own handmade hanging stuffed gnome ornaments. Whip up these quick and easy DIY cute homemade gnomes with pinked edges in no time at all. Sew up a whole bunch of 5”x 7” fabric gnome ornaments for your Christmas tree today!

For today's project you will need:

• Fabric for the gnomes
• Ribbon for hanging
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting ruler
• Cutting mat
• Scissors and pinking shears
• Iron
• Sewing machine
• Matching thread
• 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 find out more!

Looking for more Christmas projects? Check out some of our other tutorials:

Otherwise, join us as we make this super simple hanging gnome ornament:

Learn How to Make a Turkey Potholder - DIY Thanksgiving Sewing Project

Keep your kitchen and countertop and Thanksgiving table protected with your own cute handmade quilted and appliquéd turkey hot pad  in today's tutorial. Use it as a trivet, hot pad, potholder for baking, or just a cute addition to your fall and autumn kitchen decor. An easy appliqué project and great for gift giving, too!

For this project you will need:

• cotton fabric for the appliqué
• cotton fabric for the front and back
• cotton batting or Insul-Bright
• paper-backed fusible web like HeatnBond light
• pencil
• fabric clips or pins
• iron
• sewing machine and matching thread
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• optional walking foot or free motion foot
• optional tear away stabilizer
• turkey template 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.

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 more holiday potholders, trivets and hot pads? Check out some of the other tutorials I have!

Otherwise join us as we make this colorful turkey potholder:

Learn How to Make Handmade Quilted Christmas Tree Ornaments from Fabric Scraps - DIY Holiday Decor

Need a way to use up fabric scraps AND make something for your Christmas tree? Whip up these quick and easy homemade decorative heart and star Christmas tree ornaments in no time at all! These simple handmade quilted Christmas ornaments are made from fabric scraps or strips and felt or batting.

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps
• backing fabric
• felt or cotton batting
• pinking shears
• ribbon
• heart or star templates from patterns

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 downloadable pattern with the written directions, step-by-step photos, and printable template. Click to get your copy today!

Looking for something else? 

Check out some of my other Christmas sewing and crafting projects!

Otherwise, join as we make these scrappy heart and star Christmas ornaments:

Learn How to Make a Denim Heart Ornament - A DIY Holiday Project

For today's tutorial we are making a project that takes care of two holiday decorations. Valentine's Day and Christmas I am talking about you! A scrap of fabric, an old pair of blue jeans, and this step by step tutorial and you are all set for both holidays.

For this project you will need:

• Upcycled denim
• Scrap fabric
• Ribbon for hanging
• Polyester fiberfill
• Pinking shears
• Pins or Clover Wonder Clips
• Iron
• Sewing machine
• Matching thread
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting ruler
• Cutting mat
• Heart template downloaded 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.

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 something else? 

Check out some of my other heart shaped sewing and crafting projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make our own denim heart ornament: