Learn How to Make Your Own Handmade Owl Ornament - a DIY Christmas Project

In today's tutorial we will learn how to make our own fabric owl ornament. These owls whip up super quick so you can make quite a few for your tree in no time at all!

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps
• Two buttons
• Small felt scraps
• fiberfill or crushed walnut shells
• Pins or Clover Wonder Clips
• Glue Stick
• Hand needle and thread
• Iron
• Sewing machine
• Matching thread
• Scissors or Rotary cutter, Cutting ruler, and Cutting mat
• Owl 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 downloadable pattern with the written directions, step-by-step photos, and printable template. Click to get your copy today!

Looking for more Christmas ideas? Check out some of our other projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute fabric owl ornament!

Learn How to Make Your Own Fabric Pumpkin Trivet - DIY Fall Project

In today's tutorial, we will be learning how to make our own fabric pumpkin trivet. Use it to protect your surfaces during the fall holidays or just use it as a decoration in your home. Another quick and easy project!

For this project you will need:

• fabric for the pumpkin
• fabric for the leaf
• fabric for stem
• cotton batting or Insul-Bright
• pencil
• fabric clips or pins
• iron
• sewing machine and matching thread
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• walking foot or free motion foot
• 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.

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 more potholders, hot pads, and trivets? Check out some of my other project patterns available:

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute pumpkin trivet!

Learn How to Make Your Own Handmade Apple Trivet - a DIY Kitchen Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make our own apple trivet, potholder, and hotpad. Great for protecting your surfaces during back to school and fall!

For this project you will need:

• fabric for the apple
• fabric for the leaf
• fabric for stem
• cotton batting or Insul-Bright
• pencil
• fabric clips or pins
• iron
• sewing machine and matching thread
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• walking foot or free motion foot
• 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.

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 more potholders, hot pads, and trivets? Check out some of my other project patterns available:

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute apple trivet!

Learn How to Make an Appliquéd Trees Potholder - A DIY Holiday Kitchen Project

Make your holiday and winter baking feel more festive by sewing your very own homemade Christmas trees potholder, hot pad, or trivet with today's tutorial. Spruce up your Christmas holiday kitchen or your cabin decor for with this cute appliquéd and quilted trees idea. Makes a great handmade gift item, too! This project makes a potholder, trivet, or hot pad measuring approximately 9" x 9", and you will learn how to make an optional hanging loop too!

For this project you will need:

• fabric scraps for the applique
• 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
• basting spray or powder
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• walking foot or free motion foot
• trees 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.

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

Looking for more hotpad, potholder, or trivet ideas? 

Check out some of our other tutorials:

Otherwise, join us as we make today's Christmas trees potholder!

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

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 snack mat, mug rug, or mini placemat tutorials? 

Check out some of the other projects we've done. 

Otherwise, join us as we make today's Christmas ornament mug rug project:

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

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 holiday sewing projects? 

Check out some of other tutorials!

Otherwise, join us as we put together these quick and easy no sew pinwheel ornaments!

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!

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

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