Sew Sampler Box - October 2020

Hello! I'm sew excited to share the October Sew Sampler Box from Fat Quarter Shop! October's theme is "My Favorite Place"! The featured fabric collection is Paintbox Basics designed by Elizabeth Hartman for Robert Kaufman Fabrics! I'm totally loving the little strawberry print!!!

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

October Sew Sampler Box

-click on links to below to purchase products at Fat Quarter Shop

• Petite Paintbox Basics 10" Stacker (20 prints) - designed by Elizabeth Hartman for Robert Kaufman Fabrics
• Scissor ID Magnetic Silicone Clips (3)
• Creative Grids 9" Seam Guide Tool
• 6" Courthouse Steps Quilt Block Foundation Paper
• La Casita Quilt Pattern - exclusive for Sew Sampler Box
• Greatest Hits Album Quilt Track #7 Pattern
• Exclusive Sew Sampler Member Coupon

Petite Paintbox Basics 10" Stacker

Paintbox Basics is the newest collection designed by Elizabeth Hartman for Robert Kaufman Fabrics. I love how she chose favorite prints from her previous collections and recolored them! LOVE! Plus the fabrics are perfect for the included La Casita Quilt Pattern included in the Sew Sampler Box!

Fun NEW Notions

Each month, Sew Sampler Box contains fun and new sewing/quilting notions! 

I love trying new products! 

• Courthouse Steps 6" Quilt Block Foundation Paper- This is the newest foundation paper by It's Sew Emma. Making quilt blocks with foundation paper creates perfect quilt blocks! The Courthouse Steps 6" Blocks are perfect for you 1.5" fabric strips - so save those fabric scraps! Click HERE for a video. 
• Creative Grids 9" Seam Guide Tool is so helpful when making half-square triangles. Use the tool to draw lines on the wrong side of your fabric for easy sewing! Click HERE for a video. 
• Scissor ID Magnetic Silicone Clips - These helpful magnetic clips will label your scissors: Fabric, Paper, or Thread ! This allows your fabric scissors to stay sharp and only cut fabric and NOT paper. 

Greatest Hits Album Quilt  -  (70.5" x 90.5")

Sew Sampler Mystery Quilt April 2020 - March 2021

Track #7

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this month's Greatest Hits Album Quilt block! I definitely need to make a full quilt with just this block!!!

Supplies for Greatest Hits Album Kit

• Ruby Star Society Prints - I'm using fabrics from the Ruby Star Society Quarterly Club at Fat Quarter Shop
• Background Fabric: Moda Essentially Yours Black on White Dot 
• Greatest Hits Album Kit Patterns

OR 

• You can purchase the Greatest Hits Album Fabric Kit - featuring Moda Bella Solids.

Each month, Sew Sampler Members receive a block pattern for the current Sew Sampler Mystery Quilt. This year- Greatest Hits Album features Moda Bella Solids and will be a large 70.5" x 90.5" sampler quilt! You can find Track #5 (pattern), Quilt Kit, and Thread Set available at Fat Quarter Shop! Purchase the Quilt Kit and you will be ready each month to sew your Greatest Hits block.

Join the Sew Sampler Box Membership

Don't forget to sign up for the Sew Sampler Box wait list (here)* - each box is a wonderful surprise plus an awesome value! 

*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.

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

Have a great day and happy sewing! 

Melanie

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Meadow Lane Half-Hexagon Pillows - mini tutorial

Hi Quilty Friends! I decided I needed some new pillows when I saw the Meadow Lane Collection designed for Sara Davies for Riley Blake Designs. I love the muted colors and floral prints... so pretty! 

Keep on reading for a mini tutorial!

I LOVE hexagon projects, but I'm definitely NOT a fan of y-seams ... so the half-hexagon is perfect!!! It is much easier to sew and looks awesome!

I used my AccuQuilt Half-Hexagon Die 2&1/2" side die (PS - this die also cut 1" and 1&1/2" half-hexagons too!). Using my AccuQuilt, I was able to cut the half-hexagon shapes so quickly and perfectly! PS - The trimmed off points makes it SO MUCH EASIER to sew half-hexagons together!

Don't worry - if you don't have an AccuQuilt, you can cut half-hexagons with a Hex N More Ruler OR ask for an AccuQuilt for Christmas ;)

Mini Tutorial for Half-Hexagon Pillows 

Makes (1) Pillow 18" x 18"

Supplies:

• (30) 5" squares - Meadow Lane designed by Sara Davies for Riley Blake Designs
• 2/3 yard fabric for pillow backing -- Meadow Lane designed by Sara Davies for Riley Blake Designs
• 2/3 yard fabric for pillow interior lining *Used to cover batting for pillow front. You will only see this fabric when you look inside the pillow.
• AccuQuilt Half-Hexagon 1", 1&1/2", and 2&1/2" Die OR Hex N More Ruler
• Scrap batting

Cutting:

• From (1) 5" square. Cut (2) 2&1/2" side half-hexagons. Total of 60.

Assembly:

• Arrange half-hexagons in desired layout as shown below.

• Sew 1 row together with 1/4" seam allowance. Repeat until all 10 have rows have been sewn together.

• Sew rows together in numerical order. Don't worry about edges sticking out - you will square up the project after quilting.
• Make Pillow (Quilt) sandwich. Half-hexagon pillow top (right side up - top) then batting (middle) then Interior Pillow Lining (right side down - bottom)
• Quilt as desired. I chose free motion meandering - my fave! 

• Trim Pillow Top to 18.5" x 18.5"
• Make pillow backing with favorite technique. I love using an exposed zipper for a pop of color.

• Sew Pillow Top to Pillow Backing and enjoy your new pillow!

I had so much fun making the multi-color Meadow Lane Half-Hexagon Pillow that I made another with only the neutral fabrics from the collection. LOVE it!

Do you have a favorite??? Multi color or Neutral???? I think it is a tie ;) and I LOVE how they look together!

Meadow Lane will be shipping to your favorite quilt shop in a just a few weeks!!! What will you make with it????

If you need the AccuQuilt Half-Hexagon Die (which you really do ;) ) - it is available HERE.

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

Have a great day and happy quilting! 

Melanie

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Sewers Club - Googly Monster Trick or Treat Bag (October)

Hello Sewing Friends! Today I'm sharing a super cute and spooky - Googly Monster Trick or Treat Bag! This awesome bag is the feature project of the Sewers Club - October Box! This Googly Monster Trick or Treat Bag is seriously cute!

All of the supplies you need to make your own Googly Monster Trick or Treat Bag is included in the Sewers Club Box - including an awesome tutorial video! I highly recommend watching the video before starting your project as it is full of helpful tips!

Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. 

FREE shipping in USA and Canada

Let's take a look at the Sewers Club - October Box 

• Googly Monster Trick or Treat Bag Exclusive Pattern
• Clothworks Solid Lime Green 24" x 44", Light Orange 20" x 44", Light Pink 5" x 4", White 10" x 5", Black 8" x 22"
• Pellon TP971F Fusible Fleece
• 805 Wonder Under Fusible Webbing
• 20" Zipper by the Yard
• Gutermann Sew-All Thread in Light Green
• Googly Monser Trick or Treat Bag Instructional Video 
• ADD-ON Self-Locking Bodkin
• ADD-ON Ultimate 6" Marking Pencil in White

Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. 
FREE shipping in USA and Canada

The Googly Monster Trick or Treat Bag is quite large at 20" x 17" .... so definitely room for lots of candy :) ! I absolutely LOVE all the details! 

The orange fabric lining is so fun! I love the pop of color when you unzip the mouth! Yum Yum Yum!

Don't worry about being able to line up the zippered mouth because the instructional video gives the perfect tip... making it easy!

I loved creating this month's Sewers Club project - so does my little one! I absolutely LOVE that all the supplies are included in each Sewers Club Box!  Don't forget to watch the included video tutorial included with your box! I love learning new sewing tips!

Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada.

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

Have a great day and happy quilting! 

Melanie

Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada

Garment District Mini Quilt

Hello Quilty Friends! Today I'm sharing the NEW Garment District Mini Quilt designed by Christopher Thompson for Riley Blake Designs that I made.  I am SO EXCITED to have this awesome new mini quilt to hang in my Sewing Room! 

The Garment District Mini Quilt is the perfect weekend project as it is a FULL kit and includes pattern, fabric for quilt top, plus binding!  I love making projects with kits as they are so convenient.  All you need to add is batting and backing from your stash.

The adorable thread spools are done with foundation paper piecing - which is super fun! It is has been awhile since I did foundation paper piecing and I've totally missed it! I love how perfect the blocks are with this technique! Don't worry - this is a super easy foundation paper piecing project - perfect for a beginner!

For the quilting - I did my favorite free motion meandering pattern on my home sewing machine (Janome M7). Plus I LOVE the texture!

Garment District Mini Quilt finishes at 13.5" x 29" - which is going to be perfect in my Sewing Room!

Supplies:

• Garment District Mini Quilt Kit - HERE
• 0.75 yard Backing - Pin Drop White on White by Riley Blake Designs

I absolutely LOVED making the Garment District Mini Quilt! It is the perfect project! It seriously makes me so happy to look at!!!

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

Have a great day and happy sewing! 

Melanie

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Prim & Proper Sew Along

I am SO EXCITED for the Prim & Proper Sew Along with Fat Quarter Shop and Lori Holt!!! I am a huge fan of all things Lori Holt and the Prim & Proper Quilt is a must make for me!

I wanted to make my Prim & Proper Quilt a bit more bright AND I couldn't just choose one Lori Holt collection as I LOVE them all! So my quilt will be scrappy as I'm using all my favorites from Lori Holt Collections!

Of course, Fat Quarter Shop has the Prim & Proper Quilt Kit that is the same as the Prim & Proper Book so you can be quilt twins with Lori! 

Prim & Proper Quilt Kit available - HERE

Don't forget to purchase your Prim & Proper Book plus your favorite Lori Holt fabric or Prim & Proper Kit as the Prim & Proper Sew Along Starts on November 10!  PS - there are going to be giveaways too!!! 

Fat Quarter Shop released the Prim & Proper Fabric Requirements and Schedule today -yay!!! 

I'll be back in a few weeks with my first Prim & Proper Blocks! 

• Prim & Proper Book HERE
• Prim & Proper Quilt Kit HERE
• Lori Holt Fabrics HERE

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

Have a great day and happy sewing! 

Melanie

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