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Pretty Playtime Quilts Teapot Block Pillow

July 4, 2016 by Amanda Leave a Comment

Today is my turn on the Pretty Playtime Quilt Blog Tour! I love this sweet pattern book by Elea Lutz! (Juicy tidbit…..Elea and I once spent a wild night together at an 80’s dance club!!!) The patterns for this entire quilt are in the spiral bound book available from Fat Quarter Shop. You can make the sampler quilt or you can get creative with the blocks!The fabrics used in the pattern book are from Elea’s fabric line Strawberry Biscuit.

I choose to make a throw pillow out of the teapot block.

I sewed the block exactly like the pattern instructed. I love how the instructions are super easy to read and the diagrams make sewing the block a snap. I added a 1.5″ border around the teapot followed by a 3.5″ floral border.

I quilted the entire block like you would a mini quilt. I trimmed it down to measure 20″ square. Before adding the binding I sewed a 20″ x 20″ back with a zipper.

I basted the quilted front to the pillow back wrong sides together with a 1/8″ seam all the way around. Then I added the binding just like you would a quilt.

I inserted a 20″ down pillow form. It’s super soft and perfect for propping your head while reading or watching a movie 🙂

Be sure to check out a new block from a new designer each week! You will love all the inspiration!

Week 2 – Erin from Why Not Sew?
Week 3 – Wynn from Zakka Art
Week 4 – Anorian from Samelia’s Mum
Week 5 – Amy from Diary of a Quilter
Week 6 – Renee from Sewn with Grace
Week 7 – Jemima from Tied with a Ribbon
Week 8 – Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl
Week 9 – Debbie from Happy Little Cottage
Week 10 – Tina from Emily Ann’s Kloset
Week 11 – Erica from Kitchen Table Quilting
Week 12 – Kristyne from Pretty by Hand
Week 13 – Heidi from Fabric Mutt
Week 14 – Brigitte from The Family Hearth
Week 15 – Lorrie from Sew Mod Designs
Week 16 – Kristin from They Grow Up Too Fast

Filed Under: fat quarter shop, FEATURED, Penny Rose Fabrics, pillow

Beginner Charm Pack Placemat

June 15, 2016 by Amanda 1 Comment

I love placemats, table cloths, dishes, and table settings. I won’t even confess to how many sets of dishes I own. I love coordinating my table linens with my dishes for the seasons and holidays. I was thrilled to find this wonderful tutorial from Fat Quarter Shop. It’s a video showing how to make a set of placemats using a charm pack and some additional yardage.

Click below to watch the video:

I choose Vintage Picnic fabric because it’s perfect for summer!

The pattern is has (4) 4-patch units and 5 solid squares with added strips on the sides. Then just quilt and bind!

Mufasa loved helping with this project! He thinks they are little table quilts for napping 🙂 They are so fast and easy you can sew up an entire set for your family in a few hours!

Filed Under: fat quarter shop, FEATURED

Pretty Pincushion Sew Along {and catnip toy}

June 8, 2016 by Amanda Leave a Comment

Pin Cushions are so much fun to sew because they are fast and a perfect stash buster! I was so excited to try this new little pattern from Fat Quarter Shop. You can watch this little video and whip one up in a snap! I added dried lavender to the inside of mine 🙂

I had to include Mufasa in my little project so I sewed on into a catnip pillow!

For the pin cushion I used Backyard Roses by Riley Blake Designs. I followed the instructions for the piecing and used a piece of lace instead of twill tape. I used Heat n Bond Fusible Fleece and I used Crossroads denim on the back. I purchased the walnut shells at my local pet store – boy I will be making more of these to try an use up that big bag! I thought it might be nice to add some dried lavender into the mix. That way you put the pins in, it smells nice 🙂

Wouldn’t these be super cute for little hostess gifts, birthday gifts or swap extras?

For Mufasa’s catnip pillow I filled it with poly fill and dried catnip. I also used cotton on the back so it would be light – I knew he would want to carry it around in his mouth!

If you choose to make the catnip pillow, make sure you don’t use it as a pincushion. You don’t want those pins anywhere near your kitty!

I love Cotton+Steel selvage – especially when it involves cats! It’s the purrrrrrfect accent to this little pillow!

You can read more about this little project on the Fat Quarter Shop Blog! Be sure to check out these talented designers to see their renditions of “The Pretty Pincushion”. Thanks for stopping by!

Kitty from Night Quilter

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl

Nicole from Modern Handcraft

Jessica from Quilty Habit

Jessee from Art School Dropout

Tina from Emily Ann’s Kloset

Michele from Island Life Quilts

Angie from Gnome Angel

Sinta from Pink Pin Cushion

Melissa from Happy Quilting

Filed Under: fat quarter shop, FEATURED, Riley Blake, Therm O Web

Simple Zipper Bag {Fat Quarter Shop}

June 1, 2016 by Amanda Leave a Comment

Today I’m sharing my version of the Simple Zipper Bag pattern from Fat Quarter Shop. They just released this fun and instructional video with all the measurements and instructions so you can make your own!!

I selected a charm pack of Cotton + Steel and I sub-cut the pieces into 2.5″ squares.

I used a super soft Crossroads denim for the back and the binding.

I followed the instructions almost exactly – only making a few changes. I didn’t have the Soft n Stable so I used my trusty stabilizer trick: Heat n Bond medium weight fusible stabilizer and then Spray n Bond basting spray to adhere it to quilt batting. It gives such a nice feel!

I used a chunky metal zipper which I love! You just have to be careful when sewing over the metal teeth. I used the hand wheel and not the foot control to gently sew over the metal teeth. Then I used the junkiest scissors I could find to trim it down.

This size pouch is perfect to hold a journal or small sketch book and writing or drawing supplies. It would also be perfect for embroidery projects!

Mufasa loves the pouch too!! I can hide cat toys in it!Hop over to these wonderful blogs to see more versions of the Simple Zipper Bag!!!

Tina from Emily Ann’s Kloset

Jessee from An Art School Dropout’s Life

Erin from Why Not Sew?

Kitty from Night Quilter

Leanne from She Can Quilt

Vanessa from Lella Boutique

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl

Sherri from A Quilting Life

Cristy from Love You Sew

Leslie from Seasoned Homemaker

Tiffany from Tiny Seamstress

Filed Under: fat quarter shop, FEATURED, zipper pouch

Little Ruby Quilt Along {Fat Quarter Shop}

May 30, 2016 by Amanda Leave a Comment

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You’re invited to join in the Little Ruby Quilt Along by the Fat Quarter Shop! Mufasa and I are excited to put together this fun quilt with you! LittleRuby-Quilt

This week we are choosing our fabrics, gathering supplies and getting familiar with the pattern. Watch this video to learn more 🙂

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Mufasa and I have chosen to use Vintage Picnic by Moda.

Here is the schedule:

Part 1: today! Choose your fabric, gather supplies, and read the pattern

Part 2: Monday, June 13^th– star blocks:

Part 3: Monday, June 27^th – quilt assembly:

Part 4: Monday, July 11^th – Your finished quilt:

moda kitty vingate picnic You can check out the amazing bloggers who are participating in this Sew Along!

Melissa from Happy Quilting

Angie from Gnome Angel

Erin Cox from Why Not Sew

Andy from A Bright Corner

Heidi from Buttons & Butterflies

Pat from Pat Sloan

Peta from She Quilts a Lot

Heather from Quilt Story

Megan from Quilt Story

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl

Gerri from Planted Seed Designs

Sherri from A Quilting Life

Rebecca from Bryan House Quilts

Sherri from This & That Patterns

Jemima from Tied with a Ribbon

Alyce from Blossom Heart Quilts

Stephanie from Modern Sewciety

Brooke from Silly Mama Quilts

Carrie from Moda’s United Notions

Filed Under: fat quarter shop, FEATURED, quilt

Pretty Playtime Quilt Along

May 16, 2016 by Amanda Leave a Comment

Have you seen the latest book from Fat Quarter Shop and Elea Lutz? It’s called Pretty Playtime Quilts and it’s the cutest book ever! First, who doesn’t love that it’s spiral bound – genius! The book is filled with adorable quilt blocks that can be made into 6 quilts……or you can make the blocks and create your own quilt!

Fat Quarter Shop is hosting a Quilt-Along and here’s the schedule if you’d like to join in! Each week a different designer will be featuring a quilt block from this book!

Mufasa is helping me choose my fabrics and we can’t wait to show you what we’re making!

And I also have to say the Elea Lutz might just be the cutest person in the whole world 🙂

Filed Under: fat quarter shop, FEATURED, Penny Rose Fabrics

Spooky Delights Table Runner Finish

May 9, 2016 by Amanda Leave a Comment

Today is the final day of the Spooky Delights Table Runner from Fat Quarter Shop! I love how mine turned out! It was such a fun little quilt to put together. My favorite part of the whole quilt is the patchy border. I just love it! You can download the final instructions from Fat Quarter Shop HERE.

I am so happy to have this finished! I can tuck it away for a few months and when I get it out in October I will be like opening a present just for me!

I quilted it with swirls – I wanted it to look spooky 🙂

Mufasa the quilt model is thrilled with it 🙂 Now it’s your turn – get sewing!!!

Filed Under: fat quarter shop, FEATURED, Halloween, quilt

Captain America Inspired Quilt {a patriotic quilt}

May 6, 2016 by Amanda 3 Comments

I couldn’t resist putting this quilt together. My family is totally obsessed with the Avengers, especially Captain America and Iron Man. We were so excited for the movie to come out!!! We went to the first showing at 9:30 pm last night! I was so much fun. I love going to movies when the theater is packed with fans who cheer and clap together!

To celebrate this milestone in Marvel history, I created this quilt inspired by Captain America. My 8 year old daughter is totally in love with him. I guess we will be fighting over the quilt!

I curated this selection of Fat Quarters from Fat Quarter Shop just for this project. You can view it here. I wanted a fun mix of red, white, and blue fabrics. This quilt totally works for a summer patriotic quilt if you’re not into #teamCap.

Lets Get Started

Finished block 9″, Finished Quilt 54″x72″

All Seams 1/4″

Supplies:

18 Fat Quarters (I used each one pictured above)

1.5 yards solid white

3 yards Heat n Bond Feather Lite Fusible Applique

Pattern, click HERE

Make the Stripe Block

Cut the red prints and white prints into 3.5″ strips. (Since we are using Fat Quarters, they will be half the WOF long)

Sew in strip sets of red, white red. Press toward the dark.

Cut each strip set in increments of 9.5″. Each block should measure 9.5″ square.

For the applique block…

Cut 24 blue squares 9.5″

Draw the pattern onto the Heat n Bond Feather Lite. You will need 24. I like to used the Feather Lite because it doesn’t add any weight or stiffness to your quilt. It holds it in place just long enough to cut and sew it.

Press the heat n bond to the wrong side of the white solid fabric.

Put on Captain America I and II and cut out all the circles and stars following the pattern line.

Position the circle and star in the center of each blue block and heat set in place.

Top stitch around each piece with white thread.

***Optional ** “Winter Solider” Block. My teenage daughter is in love with Bucky the Winter Solider so she insisted we represent him in the quilt. We switched out one of the blue blocks for a gray block with red star applique.

Now it’s time to have some fun with all the blocks! I hand them all to my daughter and she lays out the quilt for me.

Sew the quilt together in rows, pressing after each and matching each seam intersection.

This quilt is totally Mufassa approved!

And approved by The Captain himself! (Yes we have a giant cardboard cut out of Captain Rodgers!!!)

OK, I am seriously in love with it! It screams summer picnic!!!!

Filed Under: 4th of July, appliqué, fat quarter shop, FEATURED, Heat n Bond, quilt, Therm O Web

May the 4th Be With You {Star Wars Quilt Pattern}

May 4, 2016 by Amanda 5 Comments

We go a little crazy on May the 4th in our family! I really think it should be a national holiday! I am so totally in love with this latest Star Wars themed quilt. It is the perfect for a young child, a teenager, or an adult! In fact everyone in the family is fighting over who gets it!!

I curated this fun fabric bundle from Fat Quarter Shop. You can find it by clicking HERE.

I choose fabrics that were inspired by the colors of BB8 and Rae – 2 of our favorite characters! I used all the fabrics in this collection and only added a yard of solid black fabric.

Mufasa was very helpful in making this quilt. I think the quilt will end up being his 🙂

The quilt is made up of 9 of these blocks with sashing and a border. It measures 50″ square. For the full instructions and FREE pattern, click HERE to download.

I hope you love making this quilt – I sure did!

And remember, May the 4th be with you!!

Filed Under: fat quarter shop, FEATURED, quilt, star wars

Spooky Delights Quilt Along Part 2

May 2, 2016 by Amanda 1 Comment

It’s week 2 of the Spooky Delights Quilt Along by Fat Quarter Shop! This week it’s time to construct the center portion of the table runner! You can find the pattern by clicking HERE.