Handmade Fabric Stars - A Quick and Easy DIY Patriotic and Holiday Sewing Project

Today we're learning how to make these simple stuffed fabric stars. It's a simple way to decorate your home for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, or all summer (or year) long. Fill your baskets, bowls, and trays with these cute red, white, and blue stars!

For this project you will need:

• fabric
• polyester fiberfill
• scissors and pinking shears
• sewing machine
• matching thread
• Iron
• template from the pattern
• Rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat

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.

The pattern is now available in my Etsy shop as a digital download with the written directions, step-by-step photos, and printable template. Click to get your copy today!

Looking for other stuffed fabric shapes? Check out some of the others we've already made - along with a preview at some of my upcoming projects:

And join us and we make the fun stuffed fabric stars!

Make Your Own Homemade Fabric Gnome Coasters - Cute DIY Gnome Craft Tutorial

Today it's all about the gnomes! We'll be making super cute fabric gnome drink coasters in today's DIY quick and easy sewing and crafting tutorial. Use seasonal fabrics for their hats and you can have gnomes around your house all year 'round!

For this project you will need:

• Cotton fabric
• Cotton batting
• Iron and ironing board
• Scissors and pinking shears
• Fabric clips or pins
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting ruler
• Cutting mat
• Sewing machine
• Matching thread
• 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 get it now!

Looking for a different coaster sewing and crafting idea? Check out some of my other fabric drink coaster patterns and tutorials:

And join us as we sew up the fun gnome coasters in the video tutorial:

Make Your Own Quilted Carrot Bunting - Cute Easter and Garden Decor Idea

For today's tutorial you'll learn how to make a quilted carrot garland using the quilt-as-you go method so you can decorate your Easter, spring, or garden home with your own handmade quilted carrot banner! These cute wall, mantel, window, or garden decorations are a perfect quick and easy craft project for your holiday or spring home, parties, and get togethers. 

For this project you will need:

• Cotton fabric for the carrots and carrot tops
• Cotton batting for the filling
• Iron and ironing board
• Basting spray or basting powder
• Scissors and pinking shears
• Fabric clips or pins
• Clothesline cord or jute
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting ruler
• Cutting mat
• Sewing machine
• Matching thread
• 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 templates, and link to the tutorial video. Click to get it now!

Looking for other holiday and seasonal buntings and garlands? Check out some of the other tutorials we've made - along with a sneak peak at some of my upcoming projects!

And learn how to make the quilted carrot bunting right now with the video tutorial:

Make Fabric Stuffed Gnomes - An Easy DIY Gnome Sewing and Crafting Idea

For today's tutorial we are learning how to make our own handmade stuffed fabric gnomes. It's a quick and easy project and a great way to add just a little bit of homemade gnome decor to your home.

For this project you will need:

• fabric
• polyester fiberfill
• scissors and pinking shears
• sewing machine
• matching thread
• Iron
• template from the pattern
• Rotary cutter, cutting ruler, and cutting mat

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.

The pattern is now available in my Etsy shop as a digital download with the written directions, step-by-step photos, and printable template. Click to get your copy today!

Looking for other stuffed fabric shapes? Check out some of the others we've already made:

And join us and we make the cute stuffed fabric gnomes!

Make Your Own Fabric Watermelon Coasters - A Fun Summertime DIY Sewing Project

For today's sewing and crafting tutorial we are making handmade fabric watermelon slices to use as drink coasters. Decorate your home for spring or summer while protecting your tabletops and desktops at the same time. It's a quick and easy sewing project and is a great beginner project, too!

For this project you will need:

• Cotton fabric
• Cotton batting
• Iron and ironing board
• Scissors and pinking shears
• Fabric clips or pins
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting ruler
• Cutting mat
• Sewing machine
• Matching thread
• 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 get it now!

Looking for a different coaster sewing and crafting idea? Check out some of my other fabric drink coaster patterns and tutorials:

And join us as we whip up the cute watermelon slice coasters in the video tutorial: