Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Sewers Club - SALE 25% discount code

Hi Sewing Friends! I've been a member of the monthly Sewers Club for over a year now. I love learning new sewing techniques and making a project each month (the videos are super helpful). Sewers Club is expanding and has updated their website to include fabric, notions, patterns, plus their monthly Sewers Club Box. It is so easy to purchase additional supplies and previous club patterns that you may have missed. Plus shipping is super quick to both Canada and USA.  Sewers club is offering a discount to my sewing friends of 25% off regular priced items until January 1, 2022 -yay!!! Use discount code: MELSEWS  




Let's talk about all the fabulous products I received.


Fabric, Fabric, Fabric -

Sewers Club has lots of fabric available from previous Sewers Club boxes plus other adorable prints / collections. It was hard to select a few favorites!

Figo Fabrics - Gingham Plaid Quilt

Summer's End by Figo Fabrics (top and bottom print) was a featured collection in Sewers Club a few months ago and I fell in LOVE with it. I ordered more plus the additional Prickly Pear (cream print) by Figo Fabrics to make a Gingham Plaid Quilt. It is going to be AMAZING! (PS - the Gingham Plaid Quilt pattern is free and available in my PayHip shop - here). 

A peek of my future Gingham Plaid Quilt .... I'm so excited!!!!


Minnie Mouse and Harry Potter Fabrics

I always love a fun novelty print fabric and these prints are perfect for my family's upcoming Disney Trip. I feel I definitely need a Minie Mouse bag for vacation plus a Harry Potter project bag too!!! I was able to purchase the zippers and bag hardware from Sewers Club too!



Vintage Boardwalk by Kimberbell

I'm definitely needing a new summer tote and the Vintage Boardwalk Collection by Kimberbell is sooooo perfect! The top print will be the bag exterior, red bicycles will be the bag handles and accent fabric, and the cute crabs will be the bag interior. This collection was also previously included in a monthly Sewers Club box and I looooved it!



More Figo Fabrics


You may have noticed that I really like Figo Fabrics so I chose a few of my favorite prints to make zippered project bags...seriously so cute!!! I think my daughter will be taking the heart fabric bag ;)



NOTIONS ... zippers, rulers, patterns, thread, and more. 


I think I love notions as much as I love fabric as they are a "must" when sewing/quilting with fabric!


I love purchasing zippers by the yard because I can cut the zipper to the desired length, which is perfect! Plus these zippers are fabulous because the zipper teeth look like metal, but are plastic so no broken sewing machine needles when you sew over the zipper teeth during bag assembly! Make sure your zipper by the yard and zipper pulls are the same size - both #3 or both #5.


I love quality hardware kits and the ones by Sallie Tomato are so fabulous! Choosing quality hardware makes your handmade bags look professional and so much more functional.


Creative Grids makes my FAVORITE rulers. They are accurate and don't slip as the backside grips to your fabric. I chose a "new to me" ruler - the Round Up Tool. I'm so excited to be able to round the corners on my projects without having to look for a random bowl to use as a template ;). Plus this ruler also has instructions for cutting circles, drunkard path, and orange peel shapes! Creative Grids Round Up Tool - HERE . 


Patterns 

Don't worry if you joined Sewers Club late and missed a favorite pattern or if you want to gift a pattern to a friends - because now past patterns are available for purchase! Plus some of the patterns include an instructional video too!!!



I'm so glad Sewers Club has a brand new website and it's easy to order sewing supplies.  Order your favorite sewing supplies to make project(s) for yourself and loved ones AND save 25% off regular priced items with discount code: MELSEWS




Previous blog posts about monthly Sewers Club projects I've made : HERE



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

Have a great day and happy sewing! 

Melanie



Thursday, November 18, 2021

Double Foldable Oven Mitt - Sewers Club

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Hi Sewing Friends! Today I'm going to be chatting about the November Sewers Club Box. I LOVE this month's project. The happy lemon Double Foldable Oven Mitt is both useful and adorable! It will definitely brighten your kitchen!

I even made a zipper pouch with the fabric scraps too! Yay for a bonus project with scraps!

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All of the supplies you need to make the Double Foldable Oven Mitt are included in the Sewers Club Box - including an awesome instructional video! I highly recommend watching the video before starting your project as it is full of helpful tips! I like to watch the video and sew along - it's easy to pause and rewind/rewatch a step if needed! 


Save $5 off your first box - referral code: MELANIECALL


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Let's take a look at the Sewers Club - November Box
Box Contents:
Optional Add-on notions
  • Fusible batting tape
  • Snips
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I really like that Sewers Club includes (3) equal cuts of Lemonade fabric in your box so you can personalize your oven mitt! Did I mention I looooooove this fabric so much?!?!!!!

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Be sure to read the pattern BEFORE starting your oven mitt. I didn't do this so I needed to add biding to my mitt to cover the start/stops on my quilting...oops! Luckily, there was extra fabric so I could do this!

Sewers Club has updated their website so you can now purchase previous patterns and many of the fabrics that were in previous boxes - yay! The Double Foldable Oven Mitt would make a fabulous Christmas gift! Extra Lemonade fabric available HERE.


My Bonus Zipper Pouch

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I really liked the Lemonade fabric --- it's so cheerful so I wanted to make a bonus project with the scraps. I did add ric-rack, zipper, and fusible fleece from my stash. 

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I did not use a pattern for the Zipper Pouch, but based the measurements on the sizes of my fabric scraps. My finished pouch measures 9" x 7.5"  

I do have a free zipper pouch pattern HERE (you could adapt the pattern to fit your fabric scraps).

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Did you make the Double Foldable Oven Mitt for yourself or a gift? I just love learning a new sewing technique each month plus I have a new project to enjoy or gift!!!

Sunday, November 14, 2021

Silo Barn Table Runner - Quilty Barn Sew Along

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Howdy Friends! Today I'm sharing my Silo Barn Table Runner for the Quilty Barn Sew Along!  My project has a summer vibe and will be perfect under my Strawberry themed tiered tray next summer!  I can't decide if I like the Cherry or Strawberry Silo Barn the most...I love them both!

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The Silo Barn Blocks, 6" blocks, and Silo Barn Table Runner Pattern are in the Farm Girl Vintage Book written by Lori Holt. The book includes many different block options so you can choose your favorite 6" blocks for your Silo Barns to match your decor!

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Fun fact: The Strawberry 6" block has 44 pieces and Cherries 6" block has 31 pieces ... so tiny and cute!!!

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Silo Barn Table Runner Supplies:

Silo Barn Table Runner 18" x 54"

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I love that the Silo Barn Table Runner has the cute patchwork for the center! I just love patchwork!!!

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A few more pictures of these cute little Silo Barns filled with fruit!!!!

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

Have a great day and happy quilting! 

Melanie 
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Bee in my Bonnet Planner 2022 and What's New at Fat Quarter Shop


I'm so excited to start using my new Bee in my Bonnet Planner in less than 2 months...it's fabulous! I find a planner to be a necessity for helping me remember dates and schedules plus accomplishing my goals.  I use one planner for everything - family/kids schedule, work, and quilting/cross stitching.



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 What I love about the Bee in my Bonnet Planner 

  • Perfect size 5" x 8.25" - I love this size as it fits in my bag! 
  • Spiral Bound - I love that the spiral binding allows for flat pages and the planner will stay open on desired page
  • Monthly Calendar - I like to look at my month in the glance
  • Weekly Pages - This is perfect for lists and daily activities
  • Blank Pages - Perfect for planning my quilting and cross stitch projects
  • Love the quote printed in the planner: "Planning isn't being perfect ... it's about making the best use of your time!" Lori Holt

Bee in my Bonnet Planner - available HERE

Additional Lori Holt notions I purchased for my planner

clickable links below


What's new at Fat Quarter Shop ...

Fat Quarter Shop gave me some of their newest products and I'm excited to start using them!

Floss 'n Store Acrylic Storage Box - available here

  • Floss 'n Store Acrylic Storage Box / Drawer - 3.5" x 8" x 12.25"
  • 9 Compartments 
  • Clear acrylic allows you to know what is inside each compartment
  • Drawer slides out for easy access
  • I love storing my "fancy floss" hand-dyed floss in the compartments. It's perfect! Pretty and organized!





More Fun New Products at Fat Quarter Shop

I always love new quilting and stitching notions!!! I'm ready to start 2022!!!

What is your favorite new item from Fat Quarter Shop?

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

Have a great day and happy quilting! 

Melanie 
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Monday, November 8, 2021

Sew Can She Organizer - Sulky

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Hi Sewing Friends! Today I'm sharing my Sew Can She Organizer .... it's awesome! This darling organizer has TWO vinyl zipper pockets on the inside to hold all of your sewing/stitching supplies. I LOVE it!

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I love the vinyl pockets because I can see my supplies so easily! I was careful when cutting the white crochet hook fabric so the hooks would line up straight when sewn. It was definitely worth taking the extra time so the interior would look nice.

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I chose to purchase the Sulky Sew Can She Organizer Kit because EVERYTHING I needed to make the project was included.

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Kit Contents -Kit available HERE
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Sulky also offers a free webinar with super helpful tips when making your Sew Can She Organizer. Register for the free video HERE.

I enjoyed making this project so much, I ordered another kit in the taupe/mauve color way too. I hope to make that one in a few weeks!

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


Have a great day and happy quilting! 

Melanie 


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