- fabric
- fusible fleece
- button
- ribbon
- hot glue
- marking pencil
- iron and ironing surface
- scissors or rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat
- printable pinwheel template from the pattern
- optional pinking shears or pinking blade
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Make a Fabric Pinwheel Christmas Tree Ornament - A No-Sew DIY Holiday Project
Friday, December 3, 2021
Foster Kitten Friday - The Holiday Dilemma
It was exactly three years ago on this date when we were boarding the Grand Princess cruise ship to finish off our very long year of travel. Knowing we'd be arriving back home on Christmas Eve we decided to skip putting up a Christmas tree.
Two years ago there was no tree because we were finishing up yet another big trip in December. Then last Christmas? We had the Wild West Gang, and with Mama Kate and four little kitties who would have too much fun with a tree, we skipped it yet again.
So this was going to be the year of the Christmas tree.
Until my three teeny tiny sick foster kitties showed up. Unfortunately two didn't make it, but one did. And this week I almost got a number two! A potential mama cat to adopt an in-need-of-a-mama baby. She was beautiful and sweet and loving. To me, at least.
Such a beauty! |
Let a kitten go camping or put up a Christmas tree? It was an easy decision this year. |
So if I chew through these clips I can get out, right? |
Yes, I can sleep anywhere. No need to be jealous. |
Yawwnn... |
Learning to balance on my back legs is hard! |
Remind me what I'm supposed to do with my tongue? |
Clean the blanket? No? |
I remember now. I'm supposed to clean myself! |
I, Hans Solo, designate today as Show-Off-My-Belly Day. |
I definitely deserve to be someone's present this year. Tree or no tree. |
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Make Your Own Snowman Mug Rug with Napkin Pocket - A Christmas Sewing Project Tutorial
In today's tutorial we're making another Christmas project to brighten up your holiday home or coffee, tea, and snack time. This time it's an appliquéd and quilted snowman mug rug / snack mat / mini placemat. The snack mat measures approximately 8 ½” x 12” and you'll even get the directions on 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. And since it's a snowman you can use it all winter long!
- fabric scraps for the applique
- fabric for the front and back
- 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
- snowman templates
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Make Your Own Christmas Countdown Chain - An Easy-to-Sew Advent Calendar Project
Looking for a simple DIY advent calendar for your Christmas holidays? Remember those Christmas countdown chains from when you were a kid? Those where you tore off a link each day until Christmas? Well, here's an idea for a fabric sewing project version of that chain. Fabric strips, Velcro, and your standard sewing supplies is all it takes for you to be able to use this countdown-to-Christmas fabric chain garland. A great sewing project for beginners, too!
- fabric strips
- hook and loop tape
- iron and ironing board
- sewing machine and matching thread
- scissors or rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
Monday, November 29, 2021
Make an Appliquéd Red Cardinal Potholder - A Holiday Quilted Kitchen Sewing Project
Today we're making another Christmas project to brighten up your holiday kitchen. This time it's an appliquéd and quilted red cardinal potholder. Make your holiday and winter baking feel more festive by making your very own cute cardinal potholder, hot pad, or trivet with today's step-by-step tutorial.
- 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
- optional tear away stabilizer
- cardinal templates from pattern
Sunday, November 28, 2021
Make Your Own Bright Red Cardinal Mug Rug - An Appliquéd and Quilted Sewing Project Tutorial
I'm back today with another mug rug, snack mat, or mini placemat project for the Christmas holiday. Brighten up your holiday or winter coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or snack time with this cute bright red cardinal sewing project. You'll use your own fabric scraps to appliqué the cardinal, make a pocket for a napkin, and even learn how to make the reversible cloth napkin.
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 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
- cardinal templates
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The written pattern contains step-by-step how-to directions, photos, link to the video tutorial, and the printable cardinal template to make a snack mat measuring approximately 8 ½” x 12” with a 7” x 7” reversible cloth napkin. It's an instant digital download PDF pattern so you can get started on your project right away.
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Make a Christmas Advent Calendar - A Cute Christmas Bunting with Pockets Sewing Project
I'm back today with another Christmas sewing project! Decorate your home for the holidays while you countdown to Christmas Day with your own handmade Christmas advent calendar. It’s a fabric bunting version with pockets for goodies and treats. You can make the garland all one length to fill a large space, or divide it half and use it to decorate a smaller space. Then stuff those generously sized 3 1/2” pockets with all kinds of fun surprises to discover as you work your way towards Christmas Day!
For this project you will need:
- main fabrics and lining fabric
- fabric scraps for the numbers
- fabric clips or pins
- iron
- sewing machine and matching thread
- rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
- stick on felt numbers OR
- glue stick, scissors, printable number template, and paper-backed fusible web like HeatnBond Ultra Hold No Sew