November is upon us and for us Americans, we are starting to prepare for Thanksgiving. There’s more to it than just buying groceries and cooking a big meal. If you love to sew, you may be looking for just the right sewing project to make your Thanksgiving extra special.
Grab your fabric stash, a big cup of tea, and let’s stitch up some holiday cheer.
1. The Thankful Wall Hanging: A Feast for the Eyes
Nothing sets the tone for a festive table like a gorgeous quilted table runner. Plus, it’s a perfect project for using up those seasonal fall fabric bundles you’ve been hoarding all year. Choose warm hues of orange, gold, and deep red to echo that turkey-tastic vibe. [Insert link to fall-themed fabric bundles here]
Pro Tip: Try to use as many different fabrics as you can on those turkey feathers! Just be prepared for Aunt Carol to ask, “Did you really make this?” five times over dessert.
Watch the tutorial below on how to make the Thankful Wall Hanging and you can purchase the pattern by clicking here!
2. Thanksgiving Tea Towels: Because Even Towels Should Be Cute
Sure, you could go with plain towels, but where’s the fun in that? Stitch up some these super cute Gnome Thanksgiving Tea Towels and have adorable kitchen decorations to show off when the guests arrive!
You could even embroider “Gobble Gobble,” “Pass the Pie,” or even your family name for extra personalization!
3. The Turkey Trot Quilt: These Adorable Turkeys Are Fun to Make!
Thanksgiving is synonymous with leftovers, and I don’t just mean stuffing. This year, use those fabric scraps from your fall projects to create an adorable Turkey Trot! It’s a great stash-buster or works great with pre-cut charm squares, as well. Get started today and have all those turkeys ready for Thanksgiving Day!
Bonus points if you name each turkey after someone in your family and embroider their name under their picture!
4. Placemats That Wow: Stitch Your Way to Compliments
Placemats are one of those sewing projects that strike the perfect balance between fun and functional. Plus, you don’t need to be a quilting wizard to make them shine. This Seeds of Gratitude Placemat Kit includes everything you need to make this fun Fall placemats! How cute would these be on your Thanksgiving table? You can find this kit by clicking here!
5. Thanksgiving Aprons: Perfect for Cooking a Feast
Want a fun project that will definitely show off your sewing skills and protect you everything that KitchenAid mixer tries to throw at you? This Better Together Apron pattern is fun to make and is adjustable. You can even make one for your little kitchen helper! By using adorable Thanksgiving fabric, this apron turns out to be your new favorite kitchen accessory!
You can find the apron pattern here and find the adorable Thankful fabric line by clicking here! Happy apron-making!
So, my fellow sewists, what Thanksgiving projects do you have on your list this year? Remember, you can always send in your sewing projects to Sew & Tell or Quilt & Tell on Nancy’s Notions! Your project may get picked to be featured! Learn how to submit your project here.
Happy Thanksgiving and happy sewing!
Beth
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