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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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
✅ 2 Sewing Ideas For Scrap Fabric That Will Make You Amazed – Pinterest Sewing Projects
You have to try these sewing ideas for scrap fabric! Once you see these amazing projects you will never throw away your scraps again! Scraps are fun to sew with! I love creating projects with a good variety of fabrics and these ones also have fun texture, too! Woven Fabric Potholder - Scrap Fabric Sewing Ideas This project is seriously fun and leaves you with a gorgeous 3-dimensional potholder! The instructions for this fun improvisational project are in the video in the post! What You'll ...Continue Reading
9 Patch Quilted Zipper Pouches
Let's make some super cute quilted zipper pouches! These can be used for so many things and they make great gifts! We'll use a classic 9-patch quilt block and lots of little scraps for this project! This is such a fun and quick little project and the pouches turn out adorable! You can use two colors for the patchwork or use up to 9 different scraps - it's up to you! Patchwork Quilted Zipper Pouch Materials 9 patch quilted zipper pouches pattern download You can either use measurements or the templates for this ...Continue Reading
12 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Quilting! – Quilt and Sewing Tips
Here are some great quilting tips that I wish I knew when I started quilting! Just knowing a few simple tricks and tips will help you have a great experience while sewing your quilts! If you like learning quilting tips, see 14 things I wish I'd known sooner in this blog post! Don't prewash 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 another reason to skip ...Continue Reading
LOOK What I Made with 5” Charm Squares: 10 Mind-Blowing Quilt Projects!
Let's sew some charm squares! Here are 10 quilt projects that are great for your home, including super quick quilts, pillow covers and more! You'll love sewing with 5" charm squares! 5" Charm Squares Sewing - Puff Quilt Pattern This puff quilt is a total conversation piece! It's gorgeous and so fun to make! The puff quilt pattern includes 2 sizes and is sometimes called a bubble quilt! See the tutorial here! Get the coloring page download: PUFF QUILT DESIGN PAGES Charm Square Patchwork Pillow This beautiful patchwork is ...Continue Reading
The BEST 15 Quilting Finds at Dollar Tree! (You Won’t Believe It!)
Learn about the best dollar tree quilting supplies in this post! It's amazing what you can find at the dollar store to help you with your quilting and sewing projects! Here are my top 15 favorite quilt hacks from the dollar tree - this post even includes a shopping list you can print out and take with you! You will be heading to the dollar store after you read this post! I went to the Dollar Tree to find all these items! I have another list of general sewing ideas from the Dollar Tree here! Dollar Tree Quilting Supplies Printable ...Continue Reading
