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    Home » Seasonal Projects » Fall

    25 Cute Things to Sew for Thanksgiving & Fall

    Updated: Nov 1, 2022 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 8 Comments

    From Fall home decor projects to napkins, to pillow here are more than 25 cute things to sew for Thanksgiving and Fall.

    I love Thanksgiving, I always feel bad that it gets stuck in between two large Holidays. Apparently, it’s the middle child of Autumn celebrations.

    Table of Contents
    • Fall Home Decor Sewing Projects
    • Aprons, Napkins & Things to Sew for Your Thanksgiving Table
    • Cute Thanksgiving Craft Projects

    Each year I try to make an effort to celebrate Thanksgiving on a personal level, but also make sure that it is celebrated in my home.

    I love to craft and sew if you do too, then you might like some of these projects that are perfect for quick and easy sewing for Fall or Thanksgiving.

    Fall Home Decor Sewing Projects

    1- Thanksgiving Advent Calendar @ Polka Dot Chair. I know that the term Advent is reserved specifically for the Christmas Holidays. But I took a bit of artistic license and created the 12 days of Thanksgiving. Each day leading up to Thanksgiving featured a unique activity to build gratitude. You can find the tutorial for the countdown calendar and the Thanksgiving activity ideas all in the post.

    Candy Corn Pillows

    2- Candy Corn Pillows @ Positively Splendid. Who says that candy corn is just for Halloween? Add a bit of festive spirit to your living room with these cute Candy Corn Pillows.

    Pumpkin Pillows

    3- Pumpkin Pillow @ Ameroonie Designs. This pumpkin pillow is cute and oh-so simple to make. It uses a bit of felt and chenille to give it texture.

    Patchwork Pumpkin Pillow on table decorated for Fall with fabric pumpkins

    4- Patchwork Pumpkin Pillow. If you love to quilt, then I think you’ll really enjoy this simple pieced pumpkin pillow pattern.

    Fall Leaf Pillow

    5- Fall Leaf Pillow @ Tatertots and Jello. This cute pillow uses a placemat as a cheater way to finish it super fast!

    Sweater Pumpkins

    6- Sweater Pumpkins @ Confessions of a Plate Addict. What a great way to repurpose an old sweater.

    Fabric Pumpkins Tutorial

    7- Fabric Pumpkins @ Thompson Family (FYI: Since this post was first shared, this blog is no longer active. I’ve kept the photo, so those of you coming in from Pinterest are not confused. If you’re looking for a fabric pumpkin tutorial, I suggest this one at Flamingo Toes.

    Give Thanks Pillow

    8- Give Thanks Pillow @ Dear Lillie. This pillow is made using a paint drop cloth. It gives it a great texture, and it’s inexpensive to make.

    Aprons, Napkins & Things to Sew for Your Thanksgiving Table

    how to make an apron

    9. Hostess Apron Pattern- Polka Dot Chair. Welcome your guests in style with this fun apron made from Liberty of London Fabrics.

    10. Quilt Block Hot Pad- Ameroonie Designs. These hot pads feature the striking design of a simple quilt block in solid colors, and they make great hostess gifts.

    Round pot holder on white table

    11. Merry Go Round Hot Pad Polka Dot Chair. These round potholders are a fun take on a simple hot pad. Make a set to give as a hostess gift.

    Thankful Apron Sewing Pattern

    12- Thankful Apron Tutorial @ Fleece Fun – This free apron pattern at Fleece fun features a fun ribbon tie and some piping detail.

    Appliqued Fall Dish Towel

    13- Rise and Shine Dish Towel @ Make it Do This sweet dish towel at Make it Do would make a wonderful hostess gift.

    Thanksgiving Table Runner

    14- Fall Mini Quilt/ Table Runner @ Diary of A Quilter. Amy always knows the best ways to combine prints and patterns. This mini table runner is so cute, and you’ll want to leave it on display for all of Autumn.

    Fall Leaf Coasters

    15-Fall Leaves at Purl Bee Not only are these leaves gorgeous, but they would also be perfect to use as coasters on your Thanksgiving table.

    Ruffled Burlap Table Runner Tutorial

    16- Ruffled Burlap Table Runner Tutorial @ Sew Much Ado. The ruffle detail on this table runner gives it an extra bit of texture which would look fabulous on a table.

    Linen Napkin Tutorial

    17- Linen Thanksgiving Napkins at Purl Bee. If you stitch up a set of these napkins you’ll be able to use them year after year. The ombre effect of the colors is absolutely stunning.

    18- Skinny Simple Table Runner @ Polka Dot Chair. This project was not designed for Thanksgiving or Fall but could easily be adapted with a different choice of fabrics.

    Cute Thanksgiving Craft Projects

    Thanksgiving Embroidery Pattern by Cutesy Crafts - a free embroidery pattern perfect for Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving #ThanksgivingCrafts #ThanksgivingCraftIdeas #EmbroideryPattern #Embroidery #EmbroideryHoop #Fall #autumn

    19- Thankful Embroidery Hoop Pattern – Cutesy Crafts for Polka Dot Chair. This beautiful embroidery would be a nice addition to your Fall wall decor throughout the month of November.

    Turkey Embroidery Hoop Art

    20- Embroidery Hoop Turkey @ Gwenny Penny. How cute with this turkey be on a kids table?

    Give Thanks Embroidery Hoop Art

    21- Turkey Embroidery Hoop Art @ Fresh Poppy Design. Another simple and adorable idea for a Turkey embroidery project.

    Turkey T-Shirt Tutorial

    22- Gobble Gobble Kids Turkey T-Shirt @ Cottage Home. Stitch up something cute for your kids to wear to Thanksgiving dinner with this free tutorial over at the Cottage Mama.

    Autumn Leaf Hoop Art

    23- Autumn Leaves Embroidery Hoop @ A Little Happy Place.

    24- Candy Corn Autumn Yarn Wreath

    Wool Pumpkin banner on wall

    25- Wool Felt Pumpkin Banner Tutorial & Pattern. This autumn pumpkin banner is the perfect thing to add to your Thanksgiving wall decor since it’s lightweight and easy to hang. You can get the full tutorial on our blog!

    More Projects You May Enjoy

    • Fabric Autumn Leaf Garland Sewing Tutorial
    • DIY Blue & White Chinoiserie Pumpkins
    • 30+ Cute Things to Make for Back to School
    • Friday Favorites: Autumn Apples

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    About Author

    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    Comments

    1. Stacia says

      November 04, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      I always love the things you share, so I’m looking forward to checking all of these out!

      Reply
    2. Angel says

      November 07, 2013 at 12:19 am

      Thank you for including my tutorial in your roundup!

      Reply
    3. Amy @ Positively Splendid says

      November 08, 2013 at 7:32 pm

      Thanks so much for including my project in this terrific collection, Melissa! I truly appreciate it.

      Reply
    4. Sarah says

      November 12, 2013 at 2:51 pm

      Hi Melissa, thank you so much for including my Autumn leaves pattern in your round up, I am very honored! My very best wishes, Sarah xo

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        November 12, 2013 at 4:30 pm

        It’s a great pattern, I was happy to include it!

        Reply
    5. Robin Klein says

      November 05, 2018 at 11:15 pm

      Thank you for this list. I quite enjoyed it eventhough I was unable to get some templates or patterns.

      Reply
    6. Pat says

      August 23, 2020 at 10:19 pm

      This is absolutely loaded with darling things to make! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply

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