Hiatus

Hiatus?
Sabbatical?
Leave of absence?

I wasn't sure what to title this post. After 2,000+ blog posts and almost 500 YouTube videos you'd think I'd be better with word choices, wouldn't ya? But there are some times, like a few others in the last 15 years, where my mind just goes blank. So best to keep it simple.

It's time for a break. 

While I'd really like a break from the rough parts of life - it's been a bad year for us - I'll instead settle for a break from posting on the blog and YouTube. At least for a while. Since it's okay to let go of those things that no longer spark joy, it's time to move on for a bit. My blog and YouTube channel and sewing patterns won't be going anywhere. It'll just be me moving on, away from the limbo I feel like I'm stuck in.

I don't know what the next chapter holds or where the path leads, but you can bet I'll be trying my best to keep myself busy. And be on the search for the next thing to spark joy. And if I find it I might just stop by and share it.

Until then…

Deb

My latest just-for-fun quilt project

Learn How to Make a Fabric Lanyard - a DIY Travel Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a homemade lanyard. This is a beginner level sewing project and is a fashionable way to carry around your ID or cruise card. Use different fabrics for different people!

For this project you will need:

• fabric
• medium fusible interfacing 
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• 1" swivel lobster claw with D ring

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 travel ideas? Check out some of our other projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make this easy lanyard!

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Learn How to Make a Rounded Corner Placemat - a DIY Tabletop Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a rounded corner placemat. This is a great sewing project for beginners. Make matching sets, use seasonal fabrics, or let let people pock out their favorite fabric!

For this project you will need:

• contrasting fabric
• cotton batting
• paper backed fusible web like HeatNBond Lite
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread

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 tabletop ideas? Check out some of our other projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make these easy rounded corner placemats:

#EtsyCreatorCo

Learn How to Make Fabric Corn on the Cob - a DIY Summertime Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make stuffed corn on a cob on wooden stems. This project is a simple way to fill up window boxes or flower pots for the summer. It is an easy pattern for beginners and they make great gifts too!

For this project you will need:

• fabric for cob
• fabric scrap for husks
• polyester fiberfill stuffing
• craft glue or hot glue 
• marking pencil
• chopstick, wooden skewer, craft stick, or dowel
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• optional: 
• pinking shears, glue stick, stabilizer 
• 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 stuffed shapes ideas? Check out some of our other projects!

Otherwise, join us as we make this cute fabric corn on a cob:

#EtsyCreatorCo

Learn How to Make a Quick and Easy Potholder - a DIY Kitchen Project

In today's tutorial, we will learn how to make a quick and easy potholder. It is an easy and beginner friendly sewing project. This potholder makes a great gift, too. Just pick the person's favorite fabric!

For this project you will need:

• fabric for front and back
• fabric strip for hanging loop
• cotton batting OR Insul-Bright
• polyester fiberfill stuffing
• paper backed fusible web like HeatNBond Lite
• fabric clips or pins
• scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
• iron and ironing board
• sewing machine and matching thread
• walking foot

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, 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 quick and easy potholder:

#EtsyCreatorCo