Sew Sampler Box - September

Hello! I'm sew excited to share the September Sew Sampler Box from Fat Quarter Shop! September's theme is "Think Pink" and it is filled with delightful brand-new products! I love PINK so this box is perfect for me!

Let's chat more about my favorite aqua box of quilty goodies that I receive each month!



September Sew Sampler Box-
click on links to below to purchase products at Fat Quarter Shop

• Think Pink Dessert Roll (10) 5" x WOF strips
• Just Bobbin' Along Bobbin Case
• Dritz Thread Cutter Caddy
• Goodness Grows Block - Bloom in Season Pattern - Block 6
• Straight & Arrow Quilt Pattern - exclusive for Sew Sampler Members
• Exclusive coupons for Sew Sampler Members

The Sew Sampler Box Membership is full, but don't worry - you can sign up for the waitlist AND most of the items in this month's box are available at Fat Quarter Shop (links above).

Think Pink Color Cuts Dessert Roll

This fabric included in the Think Pink Color Cuts Dessert Roll is absolutely gorgeous! I just love all the shades of pink! Plus many of them are brand new from the Sugar Creek Collection by Corey Yoder - yay! I love these large (10) 5" x WOF strips, they will perfect for the exclusive Straight & Arrow Pattern or your favorite jelly roll or charm pack or jelly roll pattern! Of course we need a close up of these lovely fabrics.

Just Bobbin' Along Bobbin Case & Dritz Thread Cutter Caddy

I love the included notions this month! The Just Bobbin' Along Bobbin Case is perfect for storing your sewing machine bobbins - no more tangles of thread! Plus it is PINK!!! I love the Dritz Thread Cutter Caddy! It's nice and small so it's perfect to have right by your sewing machine. I alway chain piece so the thread cutter makes it quick to snip between the fabrics! I like the magnetic side to hold my pins too! Both notions are super helpful!

Goodness Grow Block # 6 Bloom in Season

It was so fun to sew the Bloom in Season block! This is a large block, but it was quick to sew! I think the quickest one so far! I love the text print for the bowl!

I'm using Lollipop Garden by Lella Boutique to sew my Goodness Grows Quilt - I just LOVE this fabric! It is just the sweetest!

Don't forget to sign up for the Sew Sampler Box wait list - each box is wonderful plus an awesome value! I can't wait for the September Sew Sampler Box! 

Have a great day and happy sewing! 

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff  and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun!

Melanie

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Zinnias in Bloom Projects

Zinnias in Bloom Collection by Sue Zipkin for Clothworks is available at your local quilt shop PLUS I found it on Amazon -here!

I wanted to share all the amazing projects I made with this absolutely gorgeous fabric! The prints are lovely and the bright colors are so happy! I love the Zinnias in Bloom fabric! Time for sharing all my projects!

Zinnias in Bloom Table Runner

My first project was my Zinnias in Bloom Table Runner using my Twinkle Quilt Pattern! To create the summery table runner - I made (3) Twinkle Blocks and used 2" sashing to lengthen the project! I absolutely love it! My Twinkle Quilt Blocks were perfect as the large center square is perfect for showing off the gorgeous fabric!!!

Guess what - I love being thrifty with my fabric so I used my left overs to make a scrappy backing - yay!!! It's totally reversible now!

Supplies:

• Twinkle Quilt Pattern- Available at my Payhip Site
• Zinnias in Bloom Fabric Collection by Sue Zipkin for Clothworks
• American Made Brand Solid - White
• AccuQuilt GO! (optional - but so awesome as you won't need to trim your half-square triangles)

Zinnias in Bloom Large Zippered Bag

When I received the Zinnias in Bloom border print - I knew it make the perfect large zippered bag! The panel is absolutely stunning and perfect for this bag! This bag is HUGE - about 18" x 22"!!! I love how it holds sooooo much and shows the beautiful border print!

 

I love the large floral print near the selvage and then the open white center with tiny butterflies and florals. Absolutely stunning!

 

I used American Made Brand Solid for the lining- I love the pop of color! I made this larger zippered bag just like a zipper pouch, but added handles! I'll try to make a tutorial next time I sew another one! They are super fun to make!

Supplies:

Zinnias in Bloom Fabric Collection by Sue Zipkin for Clothworks

Zinnias in Bloom Border Print Panel

American Made Brand Solid

YKK handbag zipper - the larger zipper pull and tape is so nice for large bags!

Zinnias in Bloom Zipper Pouch

When my daughter saw the Monarch Butterly print - she requested a large zipper pouch. So of course, I had to sew one! The detail in this print is gorgeous! 

I love to sew zipper pouches! They are such a quick project to sew and so useful! I don't think you can every have too many :) 

Supplies:

• Zinnias in Bloom Fabric Collection by Sue Zipkin for Clothworks
• YKK Zipper (trim to size)

I absolutely loved sewing with Zinnias in Bloom! The fabrics are gorgeous and made me so happy to sew with! I just love a happy fabric!!!

Be sure to check your local quilt store for the Zinnias in Bloom  Collection or if you are an Amazon shopper - it's available here too!

    

Have a great day and happy sewing! 

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff  and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun!

Melanie

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Ghosts and Geese Quilt - Maxie Mail Subscription Box

Hello Sewing Friends! I'm excited to share my Ghost & Geese Mini Quilt- August Maxie Mail Subscription Box. This month Maxie is showing us how to make 4 perfect flying geese at a time - such a time and fabric saver! 

Let's chat more about the August Maxie Mail Box-

What's included:

• Art Gallery Fabrics’ pima cotton prints for quilt top and binding by Katarina Rocella and Art Gallery Studio.

• Gutermann cotton thread: White 1006
• Sew-Line Styla Water Erasable Roller Pen  
• Sew-line Aqua Eraser Pen

• GEasy Ruler Stickers

• Pattern

Gorgeous Fabric:

I absolutely LOVE the fabric included in this box! The prints and colors are absolutely stunning!!! Katarina Rocella designs are always so fabulous!!!!

Sewing Time:

I love sewing flying geese! They always make such stunning projects! Just look at them all pointed - up, up, and away! Don't forget to use your Maxie Rulers to trim your flying geese perfectly!!!

Quilting Time:

I absolutely loved quilting the "ghost" flying geese on my quilt! It was so fun!!! I love the look!! 

Of course - I added a zippered backing so it can be a jumbo pillow!!!

I enjoy receiving my Maxie Mail Subscription Sewing Box each month! I love how Maxie always teaches us a new technique and includes the supplies to make the project! It is truly a "class in a box". The Maxie Mail Subscription Sewing Box is great for anyone who loves sewing and quilting! I love how I can take a class right in my home! Plus the projects are always useful and beautiful!

Maxie has some exciting changes coming soon in October!!! Be sure to read more on her latest blog post here - A Good Quilt - Sewing Your Legacy.

Previous Maxie Mail Subscription Blog Posts 

July 2019 - Don't Dread the Thread

June 2019- Woven Stripes

May 2019 - Cool Tools

April 2019 - Drunkard's Wheel

March 2019 - Twiggy Tumblers Pillow 

February 2019 - Honeypot Celebration Table Runner

January 2019 - Island Log Cabins Mini Quilt

December 2018 -  So Much More Needlebook

November 2018 - Mobius Scarves 

October 2018 - Hexie Zippered Pouch

September 2018 - Punched Out Star Pillow

August 2018 - Tony Danza Mini Quilt/Pillows

July 2018 - Orange Blossom Table Runner

June 2018 - Hold it Bins

May 2018 - Cool Tools
April 2018 - Peppermint Rose Pillowcases
March 2018 - Strippy Aunt Josie Mini Quilt/Pillow

Have a great day and happy sewing! 

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff  and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more sewing fun!

Melanie

Five Tips for Picking the Perfect Fabric

FABRIC FABRIC FABRIC - I love it!!! Today, I'm sharing a post on the AccuQuilt Blog: The Art of Picking Quilt Fabric: 5 Tips for Magazine-worthy Projects .

Go check it out here - the tips are helpful for all quilty fun projects.

PLUS AccuQuilt has an awesome on-line tool (GO! Quilt) to help you choose fabrics AND it is free! I used the GO! Quilt to make this awesome  Prairie Queen Block. 

Supplies needed:

• AccuQuilt GO! or Big Cutting System 
• GO! Square - 4 1/2" (Finished) *(Shape 1)
• GO! Half Square Triangle - 4" Finished Square *(Shape 3)
• GO! Square - 2 1/2" (2" Finished)  *(Shape 2)
• GO! Strip Cutter - 1 1/2" (1" Finished) 55024
• Shortcake Fabric Collection by Heidi Staples for  Riley Blake Designs

* Shape 1, Shape 2, and Shape 3 are all included in the GO! Qube Mix & Match 8".  The Qubes are amazing and a better value than purchasing each die separately. I love them!  

Be sure to check out my post on the AccuQuilt Blog: The Art of Picking Quilt Fabric: 5 Tips for Magazine-worthy Projects 


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Happy Quilting!

Melanie

Let's Build a Witchy Pillow - fun with combining AccuQuilt dies!

Hi AccuQuilt friends! I'm so excited to share a tutorial over on AccuQuilt Blog (here) - The Quilted Halloween Witch Pillow is Spellbinding. 

I'm going to show you how to build your own witch by combining a few AccuQuilt GO! dies! I love being able to use my AccuQuilt GO! dies for new ideas- they are so versatile! Plus I think this Witchy Pillow is perfect for just a bit of cute spooky for Halloween!

For this Witchy Pillow, we will be using TWO of the new GO! Special Edition dies plus a few favorites!

Let's gather up our supplies and start cutting! 

Don't worry it won't be spooky or scary as we are using our AccuQuilt for accurate and quick cuts!

Supplies:

• AccuQuilt GO!, GO! Big or GO! Baby fabric cutting machine
• AccuQuilt GO! Halloween Medley Limited Edition Die
• AccuQuilt GO! Emojis Limited Edition Die
• AccuQuilt GO! Fall Medley Die
• AccuQuilt GO! Qube Mix & Match 8" Block Die Bundle (Die #2 - 2" finished square)
• 8 Fat-eighth (9" x 22") patterned fabrics - I used the Fab-boo-lous Collection by Riley Blake Designs - it's so perfect for this Witchy Pillow
• Solid color fabric scraps for Witch. I used Riley Blake Confetti Cottons: Ballerina, Riley White, Riley Red, and Peacock
• 2/3 yard backing fabric. I used the Fab-boo-lous Collection by Riley Blake Designs
• 1/4 yard binding fabric. I used the Fab-boo-lous Collection by Riley Blake Designs

• Fusible Web - I used Heat N Bond -LITE (purple package)
• Scrap batting for pillow if quilting pillow top
• OPTIONAL: 20" x 20" fabric for inner pillow lining

AccuQuilt Sales Event! $5 off items under $50. $10 off items $59-$125. $20 off items $125+. Sale ends 9/30/19

FULL TUTORIAL is available HERE on the AccuQuilt Blog ---

I will walk you through each step to complete your own Cute Witchy Pillow! Just click HERE for the full tutorial. This Cute Witch only casts spells of fabric fun!

PLUS this Fab-boo-lous Witches fabric by Riley Blake Designs is just perfect for the pillow backing!!!! LOVE!!!

Now it is time to enjoy your Witchy Pillow! I love being able to combine the newest AccuQuilt GO! dies with some "oldies" to create a fresh new pattern!

Don't forget to read the full tutorial on the AccuQuilt Blog!  I can't wait to see your amazing Witchy Pillow too! 

Have a great day and happy sewing! 

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff  and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun!

Melanie

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