Cindy and Jina show how to assemble the monthly blocks into the final quilt. Download the pattern for this block HERE
Cindy & Jina demonstrate how to make simple fabric tags using your fabric scraps.
Apple Farm Blog Tour begins today!
The blog tour for Elea Lutz’s latest collection, Apple Farm, has started today. here’s what elea says about this collection, ”Apple Farm is a playful collection just in time for back-to-school and apple-picking season! This range offers all the sweet sentiments of a sunny day on an Apple Farm. Joyful little bears gather apples, and…
Project Design Team Thursday – English Paper Piecing Pincushion
Hello friends. I’m Anorina Morris from the blog Samelia’sMum and I’m pleased to be sharing a fun little English paper piecing (EPP) pincushion project with you today. The EPP template which I’ve used is actually a flower, rather than the regular hexagon (which we all know and love). It’s quite simple to make and in…
Project Design Team Thursday – Americana Table Topper
Hi there! I can’t believe we are quickly approaching July! I love decorating my home for all the different holiday’s and seasons! So when I saw the new Americana II line, I knew I had to have something made from these lovely and festive prints! I came up with this simple table topper pattern –…
Project Design Team Thursday – Dad’s Ties Cushion
Today I am back for the Penny Rose Design team with another Tutorial for you to create. I wanted to make something for you to create for a special man in your life. I always get caught up in all the girly things but do love to create things for the boys and today this…
Project Design Team Thursday – Toile De Jouy Full House Mini Quilt
Well hello there friends, it’s Tina from Emily Ann’s Kloset. I’m stopping by to help kick off your summer sewing projects using this elegant fabric called Toile de Jouy by Emily Hayes for Penny Rose Fabrics. First, I thought I would share a little history behind the name “toile de jouy”. It’s kind of fun…
Bustles and Corsets and Bloomers, Oh My!
Fashion was not easy in the mid-19th century, and it was not for the faint of heart (although fainting was not uncommon). Movies like Mrs. Brown, The Age of Innocence or Gone With the Wind all have beautiful examples of the fashions of the day. In the painting above by Franz Winterhalter, Princess Eugenie and…
Tips for Sewing with Knits
Sewing with knits can be fun! Especially if you are using adorable RBD jersey knit prints, as featured in the recent “Knit Love” Blog Tour. Knits are easy to sew, easy-care, and are so comfortable to wear! When I was a young mom, I used to sew lots of my kids’ clothes. I made tons…
Military Max Quilt
Instructor: Andy Knowlton Hi Riley Blake readers, I’m Andy Knowlton from the blog, A Bright Corner. I’m sharing with you today a fun and easy tutorial to make this cute throw size quilt using the Military Max fabrics designed by Bella Blvd. The finished Military Max quilt measures about 48″ x 60″. Supplies: 3/8 yard…