Sunday, July 31, 2011

Finished Kaleidoscope Quilt


Kaleidoscope quilt is all quilted and ready for cuddling... There are still a few quilt kits available HERE (we have no boys at our house, so my little niece was my model)


Here are the details:

Finished size: 42"x 51" crib size
fabrics used: kaleidoscope quilt kit in blues and grays (HERE)
binding: Kona cotton solid Coal, found HERE
backing: Pieced backing made out of Riley Blake large polka dot flannel (HERE) and Japanese white elephants on gray HERE
Quilting: this is my 2nd quilt I did stippling or puzzle piecing quilting on and I am so happy with the way it turned out!




Backing


more finished projects to come...

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Sneak Peek


This has been my latest project. Thought I would give you all a sneak peek before it heads over to get quilted.


Still not quite sure what to name this quilt. Any suggestions?


All I know is I'm loving this back, I have to say I love the back almost as much as the front..


more to come!

(linked to quilt story)

Monday, July 25, 2011

Rose cuddle Baby Blanket tutorial




We love how easy this baby receiving blanket is to make, any beginner or advanced sewer will find this fast and fun. We have put together this tutorial to go along with our Rose Cuddle blanket kits that you can purchase HERE.

Here we go!

First, when you purchase a kit from us you will get 2 fabrics either the girl kit or the boy. (this one is the boy)


Your going to want to cut off the selvage

(if your like us, we keep our selvages to use for another project)

Go ahead and iron out the crease from the fold


Lay out your pieces right side together with the rose cuddle on the bottom


Should look like this



Your going to sew all around the 4 sides, leaving a opening for turning. Pin all around the sides so the fabrics don't shift. Don't forget your opening.

Sew around 4 sides about 1.5-2 inches in from edge


If there is extra fabric hanging over, go ahead and cut some off


Cut the 4 corners, so there not bulky when you turn it



Go ahead and pull the blanket right side out through the opening

gently push out the corners, on all sides


Iron along all 4 sides to help your top fabric sit nice


Now take your opening


Pin it closed


and sew around the side to close the opening.

Your done! trust us your little one will not let this blanket go, it is the softest most cuddliest blanket there is. Don't believe us check out my daughter snuggling which I was trying to take some pictures.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Metro Living Fabric Giveaway


Who wants to wins a FAT QUARTER BUNDLE, of METRO LIVING circles in 15 different colors...???????? anyone?

You ALL can, just head on over to Iron Violet Designs

To find out how, head on over to Iron Violet Designs while your there, check out her tutorials, here are a few of our favorite.

RUFFLE FLOWER PILLOW


FLOWER CHANDELIER


NO SEW SCARF

Friday, July 15, 2011

Away for a couple of days


We will be away from shoppe from July 14-17, we are still available for convos and to set up reserved listings. Have a great weekend.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

NEW Anne Kelle, Urban Zoologie fabric now in shoppe!

Many of you have see these adorable cats, scottie dogs, turtles, ladybugs and birds around. If you haven't here is your chance. Love these new fabrics, here are some great bundles we have put together.

TWEET TWEET SPRING BUNDLE


SPRING BIRDS


BIRDS ON PARADE


SCOTTIE DOG PINK

More bundles coming soon, but head on over and check out these great new fabrics!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

"Bundle me Up"..

..With some of these yummy NEW BUNDLES. We love when new fabric arrives in shoppe, because we get to create custom bundles for all of you. Hope you like our newest creations! enjoy....


CHRISTMAS IN JULY red and green stash builder


FIELDS OF GREEN green and brown stash builder


SOLID FABRIC, all in stock solids


BLUE STEAL made with with greys and blues

more to come...

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Finally they have arrived!

"They" meaning Metro living from Robert Kaufman in these yummy colors...

These have been on back order for months and we are so happy to have finally got them in. HERE for bundles.



Now you can get the bundle of these awesome metro living circles in all these great colors. HERE for bundles


Also arrived is tiles in dusty blue. HERE for bundle