I have been itching to share our version of the COLOSSAL BLOCKS QUILT with you, and it’s finally time! This FREE Tutorial found at WE ALL SEW is easy to follow and provides a great exercise in perspective and color. The original tutorial is for a baby quilt, but I wanted something a little larger….
Varsity – Team Party Table Runner
Welcome! I am excited to share this super easy Table Runner with you today – the perfect piece for your next team party or sports viewing get together! Using a fabric panel from Deena Rutter’s new Varsity collection made whipping this up a snap! Deena’s Varsity collection features sports such as Basketball, Football, Hockey, Volleyball,…
Woven Gingham Patchwork Baby Quilt Tutorial
There might be nothing more versatile and nostalgic than a classic gingham print, which is why this patchwork gingham quilt is giving us all the happy feels! I combined our entire Woven Gingham collection with a random assortment of Riley Blake designer prints for a bright, eclectic, timeless baby quilt that is as easy on…
Blossom Multi-Color Quilt Tutorial
Color! We eat, drink and sleep in color here at Riley Blake Designs, so when I saw the beautiful multi-colored quilt over at ENJOY IT, I knew had to make one someday. The perfect day presented itself when Christopher Thompson’s Blossom basics arrived in our design office – a pile of brilliant color – with…
Hesketh House Half Square Triangle Around the World Quilt
We are so excited to be showcasing the upcoming Hesketh House collection from Liberty Fabrics! Arriving soon in quilt shops near you, Hesketh House features stunning florals in an eclectic combination of size and color that hearkens back to the Arts & Crafts movement while keeping a strong footing in the present day. Riley Blake…
Wild & Playful Modern Panel Quilt Tutorial
Wild & Playful fabric panels are here and we couldn’t be more excited! The collection includes four 36″ x 43″ panels featuring a Bear, Wolves, Cougar, Buffalo and Puppies. There is also a pillow panel, which includes the Bear, Wolves, Cougar and Buffalo. You can find a quick and easy idea for using the pillow…
Wild & Playful Market Tote
If you are looking for last minute handmade gift ideas, look no further! I have two super easy and equally awesome project to share with you! Both project use panels from our brand new Wild & Playful fabric collection. Wild & Playful arrives in stores this month and features gorgeous wildlife fabric panels — both…
Vintage Home Sewing Book Tour – Scrappy Zipper Bag + GIVEAWAY!
We are super excited to be participating in Beverly McCullough’s Vintage Home Book Tour! Beverly is a talented fabric designer, so it was no surprise when she announced her new book, Vintage Home, which is full of beautiful handmade project ideas for the home. I decided to make the cute box-shaped zipper bag. Isn’t it…
Holiday Doll Dresses! – Doll Dress Boutique
It’s that time of year when we all begin our holiday sewing, and we all know a little one who loves her dolls! Doll dresses are easy to make and they make perfect gifts! Erin Hentzel has written another fabulous book featuring patterns and easy instructions to make your very own 18″ doll dresses. I…
Zakka Home Book Tour – “Take Me Home” Quilt
We were thrilled when Riley Blake designer, Sedef Imer, contacted us about participating in her Zakka Home Book Tour! Sedef’s natural talent and eye for beauty shows in everything she creates. Her newest book, Zakka Home, reflects this as well. From the back of the book… “Zakka is a Japanese design aesthetic that combines usefulness…