Hi Sewing Friends! I’m Melanie Call from A Bit of Scrap Stuff (Blog) (Instagram) and I’m excited to share my Sandhill Sling with the gorgeous Hibiscus Collection designed by Simple Simon for Riley Blake Designs. I’ve been wanting to make myself a Sandhill Sling for traveling and the Hibiscus Collection is a perfect match! It is sew fun to choose my favorite fabrics for each…

Hi Creative Cohorts! It’s Tina again coming at you after the whirlwind that was February! Sometimes after a hectic or busy time I love to make a small palette cleansing project like this Dice Bag by Mindy Makes. This adorable fabric line called Hibiscus by Simple Simon and Company for Riley Blake Designs was a great fit with adorable novelty prints I…

This is Holly Clarke from Holly Clarke Design on the blog tour today. In case you don’t know me, you can find out more about me and my work on my website at https://hollyclarkedesign.com and on Instagram at @holdmyseamripper I love starting off the new year with a blank to-do list – it gives me a great chance to play around with…

Renowned for their large, showy flowers and tropical locales, the hibiscus leaves us dreaming of beaches, palm trees and sunsets. Hibiscus by Simple Simon and company evokes those same dreamy feelings…and also gives us alpacas! The gorgeous palette of blush, citron, hunter, mint and white pairs perfectly with the florals, tropical foliage, ditzy, confetti and stripes. The darling alpacas add…

Today is Worldwide Quilting Day!! It’s so fun to have a day dedicated to celebrating this amazing community and the beauty that comes from it and we have some fun ideas for ways to celebrate! Did you know we also have an enormous library of beautiful FREE quilt patterns that are available for download on our website?! We are constantly…

Childhood springtime meant mornings spent in the family’s front garden alongside my grandparents. Buzzing bees, blooming flowers, and my grandmother’s beloved lemon tree. Daybreak is the gathering of memories,  the distinct smell of fresh cut grass and springtime rain, cheery blooms, and the buzzing of honeybees, all infused with a fresh and feel-good color palette. Fran Gulick So cute! You…

Today’s stop on our Water Mark Project Tour takes us to QUILTSCAPES, where Deonn is sharing her breathtaking Tsunami Quilt featuring fabric from the Water Mark collection designed by Tammie Green of Studio T Green. We’re loving the calm coastal vibes of this quilt! Deonn used the deeper shades of blue which mimic the deep colors of the ocean. You…

We’re visiting QUILTSCAPES today, where Deonn is sharing her Essential Shift Dress featuring the gorgeous Hibiscus Jersey Knit fabric designed by Tammie Green of Studio T. Green. Deonn made this dress in preparation for an upcoming trip to Hawaii, and we think the breezy, comfortable design couldn’t be more perfect! Deonn used her double needle to topstitch, which adds a…

Today we’re visiting THANKS! I MADE THEM! SEW CAN YOU, where Bianca is sharing her stunning Maxi Dress featuring the brand new Tidalwave Rayon designed by Tammie Green of Studio T. Green. Bianca started out with a different pattern, and when that didn’t work out, she modified a pattern she had worked with before, creating this gorgeous maxi dress. Wow!…