Learn How to Make a Christmas Tree Mug Rug - DIY Holiday Sewing Project

Make your Christmas holiday coffee, tea, and snack time more fun with this cute Christmas ornaments mini placemat. You'll be able to make your own appliquéd ornaments snack mat / mug rug / coaster with a pocket for a napkin and cutlery (or a snack) with today's tutorial. The snack mat measures approximately 8 ½” x 12” and you'll even learn 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 Christmas gift. 

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps for the applique
• fabric for the front, back, pocket, 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
• ornament template from the pattern

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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!

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Learn to Make a No Sew Fabric Pinwheel Christmas Tree Ornament - DIY Holiday Craft Idea

In today's tutorial, learn how to make your own homemade decorative pinwheel Christmas tree ornament with no sewing machine required! Paper backed fusible web and hot glue makes this holiday decoration project go together super-fast. If you're looking for unique handmade Christmas ornament or summertime sewing or crafting project idea, this fabric pinwheel ornament is quick and easy one. With pinked raw edges it's a great simple holiday activity for beginners, too.

For this project you will need:

• fabric 
• Heat 'n Bond UltraHold Iron-On Adhesive 
• button
• ribbon
• hot glue
• marking pencil
• iron and ironing surface
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• pinwheel template from the pattern
• optional pinking shears or pinking blade

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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!

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Learn How to Make a Quick and Easy Stuffed Heart Ornament - DIY Valentine's or Christmas Project

For today's tutorial we are learning to make handmade Christmas tree or Valentine's Day heart ornaments. With pinked edges this project goes together super fast so you will be able to decorate for either holiday in a flash. 

For today's project you will need:

• fabric for the hearts
• 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!

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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

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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: