Deb's 2024 Solo Summer Alaskan Adventure

It's time for a new adventure and this time it's going to be in Alaska. Let's take a look at what we have:

*Flights from Boise to Seattle to Vancouver, Canada.
*One night in very nice Vancouver hotel.
*Seven nights on the Grand Princess.
*One bus ride from Whittier, Alaska to the Anchorage airport to take a flight to Fairbanks.
*One night in a Fairbanks hotel, one night in a Denali hotel, and one night in another Denali hotel.
*One train ride from Talkeetna, Alaska back to Whittier, Alaska.
*Seven nights on the Sapphire Princess.
*Flights from Vancouver to Seattle to Boise.

I'm so ready for whirlwind of a birthday trip all by myself. And the party starts....NOW!

Click the links below to follow along with me on my Solo Summer Alaskan Adventure:

Vancouver, Canada

Embarkation Day 

Ketchikan, Alaska 

Juneau, Alaska

Skagway, Alaska

Glacier Bay National Park

Whittier to Anchorage to Fairbanks 

Fairbanks to Denali

Denali to McKinley

The Alaskan Railroad to the Sapphire Princess

Sapphire Princess in Alaska

Learn How to Make Quilted Americana Stars - a DIY 4th of July Project

In today's tutorial we will learn how to make quilted Americana stars made from fabric scraps. Use these stars to fill up tiered trays, bowls and baskets for the summer holidays. Goes together super fast and makes great gifts too!

For this project you will need:

• red, white, and blue fabric strips
• backing fabric 
• cotton batting
• polyester fiberfill stuffing
• pinking shears
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• optional marking pencil
• 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 find out more!

Looking for other stuffed fabric shapes? Check out some of my other tutorials:

Otherwise, join us as we make these Americana stuffed stars:

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Learn How to Make an American Flag Trivet - a DIY 4th of July Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make an American flag trivet. Use up your fabric scraps and strips to make this trivet and decorate your home and picnics for any patriotic holidays!

For this project you will need:

• fabric strips
• fabric scraps
• cotton batting
• Insul-Bright
• walking foot
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• optional: basting spray 

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 PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

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

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute American flag trivet:

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Learn How to Make a Dress Clothespin Bag - a DIY Summertime Storage Solution

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a dress clothespin bag. Since the pocket is made from fabric strips, its a great way to use up some colorful scraps and strips. 

For this project you will need:

• main fabric
• lining fabric
• foundation fabric
• fabric strips
• ribbon
• double fold bias tape
• optional: trims
• plastic clothes hanger
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• printable pattern pieces

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 PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

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

Otherwise, join as we make this cute dress clothespin bag:

#EtsyCreatorCo

Learn How to Make a Vintage Style Clothespin Dress Bag - a DIY Retro Clothesline Storage Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make another design of a clothespin bag. This is a great way to store your clothespins on your clothesline during the spring and summer. This version has a bigger pocket to hold more. 

For this project you will need:

• main fabric
• lining fabric
• pocket fabric
• pocket lining fabric
• ribbon
• double fold bias tape
• optional: trims
• plastic clothes hanger
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• printable pattern pieces

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 PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable pattern pieces, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

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

Otherwise, we will make this vintage style clothespin dress bag:

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Learn How to Make a Vintage Style Dress Clothespin Bag - a DIY Revamped Project

 In today's tutorial, we are revisiting a project from 2011 and from 2019. In 2011, I made one for my clothesline. In 2019, I made one for my clothesline and made one as a pattern. And now in 2024, I made one for my clothesline and I wrote a much improved pattern. Thankfully, I still had the fabric I used in 2019! 

For this project you will need:

• main fabric
• lining fabric
• pocket fabric
• ribbon
• double fold bias tape
• optional: trims
• plastic clothes hanger
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• printable pattern pieces

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 PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable pattern pieces, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

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

Otherwise, join as we make this improved vintage style dress clothespin bag:

#EtsyCreatorCo

Learn How to Make a Chicken Potholder - a DIY Kitchen Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a chicken potholder. This project is a fun and easy way to use up fabric strips. Use it to decorate your kitchen and to protect your tabletops and countertops!

For this project you will need:

• fabric strips
• backing fabric
• fabric for chicken body
• fabric scraps
• fabric strip for optional hanging loop
• cotton batting
• Insul-Bright
• paper-backed fusible web
• walking foot 
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• optional basting spray
• 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 PDF download with step by step written directions, color photos, printable template, and link to the tutorial video. Click to find out more!

Looking for more quilted potholders? Check out some our other projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute chicken potholder:

#EtsyCreatorCo