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
Fabric Scrap Map with US Map Pattern
I'm so excited to share this project with you today - it's an update from my original project dating back to 2011! Yikes that's a long time! But I still love this project, so I wanted to share an updated post with all the information and templates you need to make your own fabric scrap map! This post includes a US map PDF with all the states and a layout plus all the information and a video to show you how it's done! This fabric scrap map is a work of love that will look amazing hanging up in your home! The United States are all made ...Continue Reading
Mug Cozy Pattern – Sew a fabric mug wrap!
It's mug season and here's a great winter sewing project for your kitchen or office! This mug cozy pattern makes a fabric mug wrap for your mug to protect your hands from the heat! Make this DIY mug cozy with your favorite cotton fabrics and a cute button! You can even piece the cozy so it has lots of cute fabrics, making it a great scrapbuster project! Because of the elastic, this cozy will fit a good range of mug sizes from standard to large. Mug cozies make a great gift - pair it with a mug or a gift card! Mug Cozy ...Continue Reading
Fabric Scrap Bookmarks
Save the scraps with this cute project that you can use every day! Fabric scrap bookmarks are so easy and cute for any bookworm! There are two styles in this tutorial - an elastic one that wraps around your spot and a classic looking fabric bookmark with ribbon at the top. You can use some fun lace elastic for the wrap bookmark! You can never have enough bookmarks so dump out your scrap stash and let's make some! Be sure to check out the video in this post for more scrap fabric ideas plus video instructions for this ...Continue Reading
