There is something about a pink and brown color palette that brings to mind images of decadent chocolate and strawberry deliciousness. The muted tones of pink and brown in the new Penny Rose collection, English Rose really do look lovely enough to eat! So we’re calling this sweet little baby quilt “Chocolate Mousse.” Very fitting,…
Gold Star Mini Quilt/Pillow with FREE Pattern
As kids, we all loved getting those little gold stars for a job well done. Now you can display your very own nice big gold star with this fun mini quilt FREE pattern! The finished mini quilt measures 20” x 20”, the perfect size for a throw pillow. So I added a simple zipper back,…
Scrappy Free Motion Applique Ornament Tutorial
Did you happen to see our last Hoop Ornament Tutorial? It was an easy Scrappy Patchwork Ornament, perfect for using up those last little adorable scraps you can’t bring yourself to throw away. Today, I have another fun and SUPER scrappy project for you — we’re talking teensy tiny scraps here! I love this project…
Riley Blake Designs Weekly Roundup!
It’s time again for the Riley Blake Designs Weekly Roundup, where we gather in projects made by talented sewists from the World Wide Web! Amy Smart, of the Diary of a Quilter blog, finished up this charming holiday quilt featuring fabrics from the Pixie Noel collection designed by Tasha Noel. That’s not all! Amy also…
Riley Blake Designs Weekly Roundup!
We have a fun assortment of projects, ideas and inspiration from talented makers everywhere in this week’s Weekly Roundup! From paper piecing to quilts, to clothes and Christmas decor, your creativity knows no limits! Starting things off, you want to grab the FREE pattern for this Sleepover Quilt featuring Simple Simon & Co.’s latest fabric…
Scrappy Patchwork Ornament Tutorial
Need ideas to use up those itty bitty fabric scraps you can’t bear to part with? This scrappy little Patchwork Ornament will showcase your favorite little bits of fabric in what will easily become a favorite keepsake. To make this oranament, you will need: * 1 – 3” Embroidery hoop * Tacky Glue * Approx….
Jingle Jangle Flannel All the Way!
Who doesn’t love soft, cozy flannel in everything from blankets to pajamas? Did you know flannel is also great for clothing? I love using it for shirts, jacket linings, and even dresses! Christopher Thompson’s “Jingle Jangle” flannel fabric line, with it’s fantastically quirky cool Santas and reindeer, has been calling my name. I knew right…
Festive Rose Gold Metallic Table Runner
Everyone loves a splash of sparkle to add elegance and festivity to the holidays. Riley Blake Designs has really hit a home run with it’s latest Rose Gold metallic fabric found in the “Yes, Please!” Collection and in Riley Blake basics. The Rose Gold fabrics feature beautiful rose gold sparkle designs printed on black or white…
Favorite Crinkled & Frayed Sunshine Gingham Quilt
We’re clinging to these last days of summer in the form of fabric sunshiny goodness that we can carry around with us year round! I’m talking about this totally lovable Crinkled & Frayed Sunshine Baby Quilt. For the gingham quilt background, I used Simple Simon’s GINGHAM BABY QUILT TUTORIAL. This is a simple,…
Permission to Cheat: Why I Love Cheater Quilts
Nothing is more special to new moms than receiving a thoughtful, lovingly made quilt for her new little addition. Quilts with special details such intricate piecework, applique, and embroidery are sure to become treasured heirlooms. Often they will be carefully laid out in the nursery for decration, hung up on the wall, or even stored…