Make a Bat Coasters and Flying Bat Bunting - DIY Halloween Decor Ideas

Today we are learning how to make two (yes 2!) different projects in one tutorial video. Both tutorials use the same techniques to make two different finished projects. We'll be making a set of four fabric bat coasters and a flying bat hanging garland. These DIY fabric projects with pinked raw edges are quick and easy and are great additions to your Halloween home. Fun for parties and great for decorating for trick or treaters!

For these projects 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 coaster pattern or bunting pattern 

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Available in my Etsy shop as digital downloads with the written directions, step-by-step photos, printable templates, and link to the tutorial video. Get yours today!

Looking for more fall and Halloween projects? Check out some of my other tutorials here:

Otherwise, follow along as we make these two fun Halloween projects:

Learn How to Make a Pumpkin Potholder - DIY Fall Kitchen Project

For today's tutorial, we are learning how to make this cute appliquéd potholder. Use it as a trivet on your tabletop or countertop or as a hotpad or potholder for your fall baking or Thanksgiving dinner.  Measuring approximately 9" x 9", the raw edge appliqué goes together quickly so you can have a cute addition to your autumn decor. 

For this project you will need:

• cotton fabric for the appliqué
• cotton 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
• scissors, rotary cutter, cutting mat, cutting ruler
• optional walking foot or free motion foot
• optional tear away stabilizer
• pumpkin template

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.

Click to get your copy of the pattern today!

The written pattern contains step-by-step how-to directions, photos, link to the video tutorial, and the printable pumpkin template to make a potholder, trivet, or hot pad measuring approximately 9" x 9". Instructions for an optional hanging loop included.

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

Otherwise, follow along with us as we make the pumpkin potholder: