This post, Rainbow Baby Quilt, is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. I had so much fun creating this rainbow baby quilt pattern and I think it's the perfect gift for a rainbow baby! The rainbow baby quilt pattern is free to download and surprisingly fast to sew! The best part is choosing the fabric colors. The rainbow has 4 colors plus a background so you can get creative. Use standard ROYGBIV or go pastel or choose another color scheme! It's all up to you! I used Cricut ...Continue Reading
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Quilt Block Coaster Tutorial
I can't stop with the Ohio stars! This Quilt Block Coaster Tutorial is just perfect for a quilt lover but its made with ceramic coasters and vinyl instead of fabric! Which makes them a nice sturdy coaster that you can wipe clean! And the shiny permanent vinyl is easy to apply. This project is super fast and SEW cute! You can see my other quilt block projects in this faux mini quilt and tee shirt post! I'm just sticking vinyl quilt blocks on everything! Materials// -4" by 4" Tile Coasters -Premium Vinyl Permanent -Cricut ...Continue Reading
Ohio Star Mini Quilt + Tee with the Cricut Easy Press 2
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Want the look of intricate piecing without the work?! This is a fun and quick faux-quilting project made with iron-on vinyl and the Cricut Easy Press 2! I made 3 basic quilt block designs and cut them out of iron-on vinyl to make a unique mini quilt and tees for quilters! These were seriously fun to make and I love how tricky the mini quilt is - it looks like real piecing! The three designs included are the Ohio Star, Sawtooth and ...Continue Reading
hi bae! // how to make fabric party favor bags
HI BAE! Don't ask me quite what that means but I think it means hi friend! in LOL language ;) In this post I will show you how to make fabric party favor bags that can be used for any kind of party! We're still LOL Obsessed (see HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE for more proof!) and we had an LOL themed birthday party last weekend! These little treat bags are made with basic cotton fabric and only require 3 lines of stitching - BUT you can also do a no-sew version by just using a hot glue gun wherever there is a seam. Since they are just ...Continue Reading
Harry Potter Quilt + Herringbone Quilt Pattern Template
10 points to Gryfinndor! I'm really excited about this project, it's the first time I've been able to finish a quilt in time for Christmas and I know my son is going to LOVE IT! I just can't wait for him to open this quilt and use it! This Harry Potter quilt tutorial is a herringbone pattern using just 2 colors! I used red and yellow/gold for a Gryfinndor quilt but it can easily be adapted to ANY Hogwarts house, which is so fun! Since the top of the quilt is made with 2 solid colors, you can use this quilt pattern to match any bedroom ...Continue Reading
how to sew a baby blanket with 2 yards of fabric!
I'm in full-on last minute baby prep right now! In this post I'll show you how to sew a baby blanket with just 2 yards of fabric! I love making baby blankets and this one is super easy to sew and turns out really cute! Since you only need two full yards of fabric, it's easy to find fabric to get started - just pick any two prints from a fabric line and find a coordinating thread! I used fabric from the new Riley Blake line Let them Be Little by Simple Simon - it's a cute kid themed line that is great for home decor and clothing! My favorite ...Continue Reading
TINY doll quilt tutorial for LOL dolls
Here's another LOL doll accessory to go with the sleeping bags and tents - a tiny doll quilt tutorial! It's perfect for finalizing your doll campout plans, all you need to add is marshmallows and stars! This is a little quilt for LOL dolls made with just one little quilt block. This doll quilt tutorial is super fast because it's a quarter-square triangle block and that's it! If you've never made a Quarter Square triangle block before, I'll show you how! It's very similar to the Half-Square Triangle tutorial with just one extra step! And ...Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Strip Quilt Pattern
It's time for Quilt Block of the Month with a Jelly Roll Strip Quilt! This quilt block is very easy and uses a 2.5" strip which you can buy precut in jelly roll (rolie polie) form! The Jelly Roll Strip Quilt uses 1 jelly roll / rolie polie and 1 solid coordinating color (I chose off-white!) You will have extra fabric from the jelly roll left over so you can use it for other projects. The pattern comes together quickly and makes a lap-sized quilt. I am always amazed at how quickly quilts come together and using a jelly roll makes it even ...Continue Reading
Boho Baby Romper + Where to Buy Kiss Me, Kate Fabric!
It's another Boho Baby Romper - this time with Kiss Me, Kate fabric! I made quite a few clothing items for my Quilt Market booth and this is one of them. I will be sharing more over the next few weeks! (And women's clothing as soon as I sew a few things up!) I always design fabric with apparel in mind and I pulled a few of my favorite patterns as inspiration for a few of the prints! The Lips, Lashes and Lipstick Tubes from Kiss Me Kate Fabric are all good scales for apparel sewing, but the Polka Bow, Offbeat Houndstooth and Nail Polish stripe ...Continue Reading
Half Square Triangle Quilt Pattern + HST Tutorial
Here's my second Kiss Me, Kate quilt and this Half Square Triangle quilt was so easy to make! (You can see the first, here!) This is a super basic quilt that is a perfect beginner quilt - it's really similar to my free Triangle Quilt pattern (at least in design!), except this one is made with squares (made from triangles!)! Half square triangles are also called HST in quilt lingo and are very easy to make! In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make 2 HSTs at a time to make the half square triangle super fast. There are so many half square ...Continue Reading
10 Ways to use the Cricut Maker for Quilting
This post, 10 Ways to use the Cricut Maker for Quilting, is sponsored by Cricut! You've probably figured out by now that I LOVE MY CRICUT MAKER! I've used it for so many projects and the quiet whirrrrr of the machine cutting has become one of my favorite parts of my sewing space. Many of the projects I've been able to make are things I really couldn't do (or wouldn't attempt!) without the Maker. I couldn't sleep all night the first day I was introduced to the Cricut Maker, instead I stayed up brainstorming projects and ideas. Some of those ...Continue Reading
