Hello Kitty on one side.... Cotton + Steel on the other! I'm sharing another Aztec Hooded Vest today, this one is reversible! The Aztec Hooded Vest pattern is actually made to be fully reversible, all you have to do is make sure you have a reversible zipper and you're golden! I found this Hello Kitty fabric at Joann. I usually don't love character prints, but nostalgia got to me. I used to spend all my allowance at Sanrio. The colors worked really well with this blue/pink/white Cotton + Steel print that I had laying around, so ...Continue Reading
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Desert Diamond Quilt Pattern featuring Spotted Fabric!
I'm excited to release the Desert Diamond quilt pattern at Pattern of the Month! This quilt is super modern, bold and so fun to create with your favorite fabrics! And I always love a good triangle quilt! The Desert Diamond pattern is a lap/throw size measuring about 40" x 52.5". It is made with diamond shaped templates which means it comes together fairly simply and quickly! About the Desert Diamond Quilt Pattern PDF PatternLap size: 40" x 52.5"Template quilt with printable templates includedGreat for showcasing bold ...Continue Reading
Wide Quilt Backing Fabric List – The BEST fabric for quilt backing!
Wide quilt backing fabric is ultra-wide fabric designed specifically to back your quilts! This fabric is so wide - usually about 108" wide to cover your whole quilt with just one piece. Wide Quilt Backing Fabric Wide quilt fabric is called "wideback" fabric. Your local quilt shop probably carries some in their store! Just ask for the quilt backs or wide backs. Want to learn quilting basics? Sign up for my video course, Learn to Quilt! The course is full of tricks for perfect points and straight squares, giving you a solid foundation as ...Continue Reading
Fabric Cutting Machine for Quilts with Cricut + Riley Blake
This post, Fabric Cutting Machine for Quilts with Cricut + Riley Blake, is sponsored by Cricut! I'm so excited to reveal my Around We Go Baby Quilt that I made entirely with a fabric cutting machine - the Cricut Maker which I've been raving about for over a year now. This was the first time I'd ever used a Riley Blake quilt kit and the process was so easy since the kit was prepackaged with all the fabric I needed and the Cricut Maker cut the fabric out for me. I loved the fabrics in the kit, there are a few florals, and bright, pretty ...Continue Reading
Why I never throw away fabric scraps with this viral Pinterest hack!
In this post I am going to show you a really simple way to use fabric scraps to make beautiful sewing projects! Raid your fabric scraps bin and let's go! I'll show you the secret to perfect scrap patchwork and you'll never throw away your scraps again! We'll use a special supply - interfacing with a printed grid to make this project precise and simple! Materials & Supplies Quilter's Grid Cheat Sheet Download This download includes a guide the patchwork pattern for sewing your scraps together! Use this design or ...Continue Reading
fabric scrap coaster tutorial
Raid your fabric stash for this adorable coaster set! This fabric scrap coaster tutorial will turn your favorite leftovers into useable art! These patchwork coasters are easy to make - I'll show you a super cool trick to sew it quickly! Plus you can use some of your favorite tiny scraps! I hate throwing away good scraps so with this quilted coaster tutorial you can admire them on your coffee table instead! Fabric Scrap Coaster Materials Scrappy Coasters Template Download This is an easy project to sew ...Continue Reading
Fabric Halloween Bucket Trick or Treat Bag Pattern
Make a patchwork fabric Halloween bucket for trick or treating this year! This adorable bucket is made from charm squares and is so fun to make! A trick or treat bag should hold lots of candy and this free sewing pattern makes a nice big Halloween bucket for all the treats! The charm squares make it easy to get started and we'll use a really fun piecing method - you'll be obsessed with making these treat bags! This is such a fun sewing project for October. You can even use these fabric buckets as Halloween home decor! ...Continue Reading
Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial
Sew an EASY fabric pumpkin with this simple sewing tutorial! These step-by-step instructions are super simple and you'll love making loads of pumpkins to decorate your home! These easy fabric pumpkins are pieced together which means you can use lots of fabrics to make each one! These adorable fabric pumpkins will spice up your home for fall, Halloween and even Thanksgiving! Each fabric pumpkin only requires to 2 fat quarters, so raid your stash for the cutest fall fabrics and let's get started! Materials for making ...Continue Reading
Puff Quilt Tutorial Charm Pack Friendly
It's bubble time! A puff quilt, or bubble quilt, is a dimensional quilt that is so fun to make! In this post I am sharing a puff quilt tutorial so you can make your own stuffed quilt with a free pattern. Grab all your fabric scraps for this project because you'll need a bunch! A puffy quilt is an easy sewing project even though it looks difficult. This is a super easy project, great for a beginner. However it does take a while! Puff quilts make great gifts! You can choose a color theme to match your decor, a baby room, or gather all ...Continue Reading
how to bind a quilt – quilt binding tutorial
The last step to sewing quilts is binding! Today I'm showing you how to bind a quilt including making your own binding. I'll show you how to attach the binding to your quilt's edge and how to miter the corners. Make your own quilt binding - materials You can pick up quilt binding that is pre-made if you want. Just make sure you buy enough packs to cover your whole quilt edge. Making your own quilt binding is really easy and gives you the option to use any fabric. I actually prefer homemade binding, it's just nicer and softer than ...Continue Reading
Book Quilt Pattern
I am sew excited about this new pattern - the Storybook Quilt Pattern! This book quilt pattern features book shelves with hundreds of books! Cuddle up with a good story and this adorable quilt for the perfect afternoon! This book nerd quilt is essential for any bookworm! How cute would it look in a book nook or reading nook right next to your shelves? Sew one up for book club, a library or a school fundraiser! The Storybook quilt makes a great gift - wrap it up with a new book or a great novel! This is a great quilt design for a ...Continue Reading
