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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I Tried the Internet’s Favorite Quilt Fabric Scrapbusters – Pinterest-Worthy Scrap Fabric Ideas
It's time for some awesome fabric scrapbusters! If you sew a lot, you definitely have fabric scraps and these ideas will give you inspiration for turning them into gorgeous projects! This post has 4 beautiful scrap projects that you'll want to make right away! I loved making all of them! Scrap Map Grab 50 of your favorite fabric scraps because you will HAVE to make this one! I originally thought of this idea 11 years ago and it has been a favorite item in my home! Here's my original! So cute! I made another one to share ...Continue Reading
Scrap Buster Alert! 🚨 Viral Quilt Fabric Scrap Hacks from Pinterest
Got fabric scraps? These quilt scrap fabric hacks will keep you busy and give you some great projects for gifts and more! This post includes template downloads and links to full tutorials! Also see the video in the post for the instructions! Mug Cozy This scrappy mug cozy is a great way to use lots of your favorite scraps! Make a striped panel and then we'll sew it into a cover to protect your hands from hot mugs! MUG COZY PATTERN Cord Keeper Pattern - Quilt Scrap Fabric Ideas Organize your cord drawer with ...Continue Reading
18 Genius Quilt Scrap Fabric Ideas from Pinterest You’ll Wish You Tried Sooner!
Looking for ways to use up your scrap fabric? Check out these leftover fabric ideas! You will never throw away another fabric scrap after you see these projects! Looking for a way out of a creative rut? Grab the Quilt Creators Bundle and let's sew some quilts! Let's jump into the leftover fabric projects! DIY Scrap Coasters This first project is so fun and has the trickiest construction - it's so easy you'll forget you're sewing with tiny pieces! See the blog post. SCRAPPY COASTERS Scrap Fabric Ideas Lavender ...Continue Reading
Smart Pinterest Tips for Leftover Quilting Fabric That Will Have You Saving Even the Tiniest Scraps!
Here are some awesome scrap fabric ideas that will have you saving your smallest pieces! In this post I'm sharing 3 super fun patchwork projects that have all the quilty vibes but are simple to make! You will never throw out your scraps again after you see this! Sewing with scraps is so much fun and it's great to be able to make a project without heading to the fabric store. (Even though I'm always looking for an excuse to go to the fabric store! ;) ) My newest video also has all of these projects in it! Check it out in the post or on ...Continue Reading
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
Beautiful Jelly Roll Sewing Ideas with Precut Fabric
These jelly roll sewing ideas will get your creative juices flowing. I love sewing with precut fabrics like jelly rolls because it is easy to dive right into your project without picking fabrics or cutting! In this post I am sharing 4 gorgeous things you can make starting with a jelly roll! Jelly Roll Pillow Cover - Jelly Roll Sewing Ideas You have to try this simple jelly roll pillow project! It only takes a few strips and you'll have plenty left over! Customize your pillow with appliqué letters! Use a name, a word or ...Continue Reading
Mini Barbie Quilt Pattern
Let's sew a quilt fit for Barbie! This mini Barbie quilt pattern is so cute and fun to make! You will love sewing this because it starts with charm squares, which cuts down on our cutting a lot! Barbie Quilt Materials Mini Barbie Quilt Tutorial To sew this mini quilt, start by using your 12 charm squares to make half square triangles! You don't have to cut the charm squares at all since they are precut for us. Place 2 charm squares on top of each other with right sides together. Draw a diagonal line from one corner ...Continue Reading
25 Smart Quilting Tips for Better Results Every Time – Sewing Tricks
Want to make better quilts? Here are 25 quilting tips to help you know where to start! These quilting tips and tricks will take your quilts to the next level and they are easy to implement right away! These tips are so simple - read them before starting your next quilting project! 1. Don't prewash - 25 Smart Quilting Tips If you have sewn clothing, you have probably been trained to prewash your fabrics. But with quilting this is a step you can and should skip! High quality quilting cotton doesn't shrink very much - about 5%. But ...Continue Reading
