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Colorful and Scrappy Economy Quilt Blocks
Economy Quilt Blocks Here is an update on the progress of my Economy Quilt Blocks. It looks like I have quite a collection going. The plan is to make a large throw size requiring approximately 200 blocks and each block is a 5″ square. Yes, 200 sounds like a lot, but it’s a fun project when it is broken up into batches. Working on this project in batches makes the process less overwhelming. They are simple to put together, but can be time consuming depending on how many you want to make. It is more about the fabric play when you work on a batch here and there. Economy Quilt…
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Fun and Easy Name Tag Sewing Tutorial
Here is an Easy Name Tag Sewing Tutorial for You This Name Tag Sewing Tutorial guides you to make a name tag that represents you and your personality. When it comes to making one there is no right or wrong. It is an expression of you, so create whatever makes you happy. 1. Choose your size and cut out front and back pieces, batting, and any other scraps for decoration. Front and Back – For this particular name tag, the finished size is 3″ by 4″. Cut two pieces 3.5″ by 4.5″ to account for 1/4″ seam allowances. Batting – Cut the batting to the finished size, which is 3″…
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Nautical Amy Butler Weekender Bag Set with Matching Zipper Bags
Amy Butler Weekender Bag The legendary Amy Butler Weekender Bag is an infamous pattern that many sewers have on their project list. It really is such a great bag and I love that you can custom make your own bag any way you want. Embroider it, add ribbons, zipper charm, quilting, no quilting, whatever you want. The Amy Butler Weekender Bag is a sturdy, stylish and roomy bag that you will use for years. This is my first time making the travel bag and I am happy to say that it is completed. I feel like I have gone through some sort of rite of passage. When you finish it,…
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2 Easy Sewing Bags That Make Great Gifts
These 2 easy sewing bags are quick to sew, fun to make and are great to give as gifts. Both of these patterns are free. I picked these two patterns to make some of my Christmas presents, but are great for year round gift giving. Jeni Baker’s Drawstring Bag This pattern is Jeni Baker’s drawstring bag from In Color Order. It is such a wonderful pattern! She makes it so easy, you can whip up a handful of these in no time. The most time consuming part of the project is deciding on which fabrics to use. I made these drawstring bags for my kiddos. They are always playing…
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Easy Ruffled Mug Rug Tutorial
Simple Mug Rug Tutorial If you want to make a quick gift or a fun project, this mug rug pattern is super easy and it’s an opportunity to use up some of your scrap collection. The completed mug rug measures 9.5″ by 9.5″, ruffle included. Prep the Top and Bottom Layers Front: Cut 16 – 2.5″ Squares Back and Batting: Cut 8.5″ Square each 1. Sew the squares together, row by row, until the top is assembled and press the seams flat with a hot iron. 2. Place the top on the batting and quilt the two layers together. The backing will be added later. Trim the edges and square…
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Use Your Fabric Scraps to Create Colorful Economy Quilt Blocks
Economy Quilt Block I have been sewing away on my Economy Blocks and I have to share them with you. When I am finished you are definitely going to get your fill of them. I am making a large throw sized quilt and am going to need over 200 blocks. I organized these scrappy Economy Quilt Blocks by corresponding colors. The green ribbon flower fabric by Denyse Schmidt is one of my all time favorite fabrics. It is hard to use it, but I love it when I do. I am never sure which way to go, use it and run out or save it for later and let it…
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Making so Many Economy Blocks for a Colorful Economy Block Quilt
So Many Economy Blocks…. I have been busy sewing economy blocks… and more economy blocks… I shared with you a few posts ago how I got sucked in to the Economy Block Along that has been going around on blogs, Instagram, and flickr. I tried to resist this new movement, but I couldn’t. I love scrappy quilts and this one was calling my name. Here are some progress pics… I am crazy about these red and green and teal blocks. I love the plaid and decided I need to make more with the plaid. Pretty pinks and purples and sweet mermaids. A few blocks with Aneela Hoey fabrics. Her prints…
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2 Special Heirloom Quilts and Starting an Economy Block Quilt
Special Heirloom Quilts The blocks in this heirloom quilt were hand pieced by my great, great grandmother who was born in 1880. My grandmother assembled the quilt top with navy hexagons and started hand quilting it. She wasn’t able to finish it and passed it on to me. She was a little concerned about choosing navy, but I love it. The navy makes all the bright colors pop. Many of the fabrics in the quilt are from my grandmother’s clothes when she was a little girl. She shared many of her childhood pictures where she was wearing a shirt or dress that is now in the quilt. It is…
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Colorful Dresden Tote Bag with Vintage 30’s Fabrics
Dresden Tote Bag Today I am sharing with you the Dresden Tote Bag that I made for my grandmother as a Christmas present. She loves 30’s reproduction fabrics and has made several quilts out of them. All of which I am crazy about. I had originally made this Dresden (also known as Dresden Plate) to go on the back of my Rainbow Tumbler Quilt and decided against it. I stored it for a future project, thinking possibly a pillow. Then one day the whole project just popped in my head. I had some peltex interfacing and my thoughts went like this… “I should make a tote… for Memaw for Christmas……
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Vibrant Purple and Lime Quilted Zipper Bags
2 Quilted Zipper Bags These quilted zipper bags were fun and easy to make. Using solids was new for me, but I quilted with close stitching to add texture. These are a gift and the recipient is crazy about bunnies, which is why I fussy cut some bunnies to add to the front. I chose the lime and purple, the grey to soften and compliment the bright colors, and the bunny as a label or patch. I am crazy about these bunnies. I am so happy with how they turned out. I quilted them with straight lines, because I wanted them to be sporty. They are also a good…
