For those of you who love feedsack fabrics, vintage or reproduction, you may already know the wonderful history behind these printed fabrics, and how they became so necessary to ladies sewing for their families during the Great Depression. What I find so interesting is that so many of these prints were still being loved and…
Project Design Team Thursday ~ Sukie: A tribute to Miffys 60th Anniversary
I remember as a little girl loving the Dick Bruna Miffy books and the cartoon which brought her to life on the screen. The bold primary colours and simplified illustrations perfectly crafted for young eyes. Miffy and her many friends, Poppy Pig and Grunty, Boris Bear and Snuffy Dog were a delight to behold. image:…
Little Joys Mini Quilt
Oh hello there! It’s Tina from Christmas headquarters at the Emily Ann’s Kloset workshop. As a “maker”, I have found over the years that if you work on your seasonal projects throughout the year instead of waiting for the last minute, you free up a little more time for yourself and your family. So today,…
Traditional Block Thursday: Churn Dash
We are back again with another Traditional Block Thursday! #tbt I am excited for this week’s block because we are going to combine two piecing techniques to make the Churn Dash block. I really love the look of this block – and the versatility. The name of the block comes from the resemblance of the…
Traditional Block Thursday: Double 4-Patch
This week for our Traditional Block Thursday tutorial, we will be continuing our love of strip-piecing by making a double 4-patch block. We will first make a 4-patch block and then we will make a larger 4-patch with the small 4-patches – thus the name of the block. Printer-Friendly VersionTo make your double 4-patch block,…
milk, sugar & flower
Milk, Sugar & Flower is shipping this month. You are going to love the adorable prints in this 30’s inspired line! First, we’d like to introduce you to the designer. Her name is Elea Lutz and she’s just as charming as the fabric she designs … Nice to meetcha! I’m a print and product designer…
Project Design Team Wednesday~ Ruffled Mantle Cover
I was looking at my fireplace mantle the other day and thinking it needed something crafty before I decorated it for Christmas. The wheels in my sewing brain got spinning and I began to think about all the tutorials for Christmas tree skirts I’d seen. One thought led to another and I came up with…
Project Design Team Wednesday ~ Make a Back-Tie Pillowcase Dress
Hi Riley Blake Readers! I’m Melissa from Sew Like My Mom and I’m here to share a simple twist on an all time favorite style. I love Pillowcase Dresses. They’re such a wonderful project for everyone–from beginners to the most advanced seamstresses. They can be worn in all seasons, they’re a fast sew, they grow with the child,…
Project Design Team Wednesday ~ Patchwork Pillow
Hi there Riley Blake Designs Blog Readers, it’s Melissa Mortenson of polkadotchair.com here to share with you a sewing tutorial for this cute bow tie patchwork pillow. I’m very very excited that this pillow is made from the new Riley Blake Designs Derby Style Fabric line coming in January. I’m excited because I designed the…
Project Design Team Wednesday ~ Using Large Prints in Children’s Wear
Hello! I’m liZ (one of the two Elizabeth’s from over at Simple Simon and Company) and I am happy to be here at Riley Blake Designs today. Recently we have been admiring the large prints that Riley Blake has been coming out with like their amazing line of quatrefoils! (In traditional their colors and in…