MSQC Clear Vinyl Tote Bag

 

I'm excited to share the MSQC Clear Vinyl Tote I made. This tote is absolutely perfect for all of your adventures.  Plus I was able to use GLITTER vinyl which is amazing!!!

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Let's gather up supplies and then I'll share some tips of how I made my bag!

Clear Vinyl Tote Bag 10.5" x 5" x 15"

* All the supplies are available at Missouri Star Quilt Co - here

• Clear Vinyl Tote Bag Pattern by Missouri Star Quilt Co. Don't forget to watch the awesome video tutorial on their YouTube Channel for this tote too!!!! 
• 3/4 Yard Fabric : Free Spirit Designer Solids by Tula Pink: Legendary
• 1/4 Yard Coordinating Fabric: Free Spirit Designer Solids by Tula Pink: Whimsy
• 1 Package MSQC Glitter Vinyl - this is AMAZING
• 1 Package of Tula Pink Webbing (2 yards)
• 1 Package Pellon Fusible Fleece
• Coordinating Thread: I used Aurifil 4182 and 5006
• Wonder Clips

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MSQC Fancy Vinyl: GLITTER - a must have!

I absolutely love this product! The quality is outstanding! I love that the vinyl was easy to sew PLUS  did NOT wrinkle at all when I was turning and maneuvering the bag while sewing. I'm definitely going to need a few more rolls. Of course,  glitter vinyl is always better than plain vinyl.

Creating a pieced bag bottom is easy and looks fabulous! 

My pattern adjustments:

• Cut (4) 6.5" x 9.5" rectangles of: Free Spirit Designer Solids by Tula Pink: Legendary
• Cut (2) 6.5" x 9.5" rectangles of: Free Spirit Designer Solids by Tula Pink: Whimsy
• Sew (1) 6.5" x 9.5" rectangle of Free Spirit Designer Solids by Tula Pink: Whimsy between (2) 6.5" x 9.5" rectangles of: Free Spirit Designer Solids by Tula Pink: Legendary. Make two exterior bag panels measuring 9.5" x 18.5" each.
• Fuse (1) 9.5" x 18.5" rectangle of Pellon Fusible Fleece to wrong size of both exterior bag panels. I actually just fused my exterior bag panels to one 18.5" x 18.5" piece of Pellon Fusible Fleece as I will be trimming later.
• Machine quilt cross hatch design [2.5" in width or desired size] with coordinating thread

• Trim exterior panels to 9" x 18" panel per pattern instructions.

The pattern has the seams unfinished, but I love a finished seam and I LOVE this bag so I took the extra time to bind all the raw seams closed on the bag bottom. I'm so glad I did this. The seams were quite bulky as I bound the seams with double fold binding so my tip is to sew slowly. 

I also sewed the binding for the bag top on LAST (after bag sides were sewn together). Attaching the binding last allowed me to fully enclose the bag top without two bulky side seam being exposed.  Just use lots of Clover Binding Clips and you will love the finished edge!

My MSQC Clear Vinyl Tote Bag is my "go to" bag and I love it! I'm going to need to make a second one as my daughter has tried to take mine :) 

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Melanie Call

Made with Love Pot Holders - Sewers Club

Hello! Today I'm sharing a quick and cute project for your home! I was able to make both Made with Love Pot Holders in one evening. I love a quick project that I can start using right away. Cooking is always more fun when you have cute pot holders! 

The Made with Love Potholders is the featured project of the Sewers Club - February Box. An alternate pattern (similar to economy block) is also shared if you prefer. I chose to make both of mine hearts as I love hearts and I feel hearts are perfect for year round as love is always needed. Your box includes (3) equally cut fabrics so you can mix and match for your favorite combinations.

Keep on reading for sewing tips I learned from making my project.

All of the supplies you need to make TWO Made with Love Pot Holders are included in the Sewers Club Box - including an awesome tutorial video plus TWO bonus videos for an alternative design and optional binding! I highly recommend watching the video(s) 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!

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

Box Contents:

• Made with Love Pot Holders printed pattern and link to full instructional video (plus bonus videos of an alternate design plus binding)
• Adelaide Grove Fabrics by Free Spirit Fabrics
• Pellon Tender Touch 100% cotton batting
• Pellon Insul-Fleece
• Bobbin Buddies
• Gutermann Thread

Add-on: Gypsy Quilter Iron Rest and Heat Resistant Thimbles

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Sewing Tips:

1. Use your walking foot. You will be quilting through multiple layers so your walking foot will help to feed the layers evenly. Since I chose to add binding to my pot holders - I was quilting through (2) layers of quilting cotton, (1) layer of batting, and (1) layer of Insul-fleece.

2. Lengthen your stitch length. My machine is set for quilting stitch length of 1.8 and everyday sewing to 2.4. So for the quilting lines I used a 3.0 stitch length.

3. I used a ruler and a Hera Marker to mark the straight lines on my potholders. My lines are 2.5" apart. I kept the lines further apart because of the multiple layers and because it is a pot holder. 

I really loved making this quick and cute project! I'm so excited to start using my Made with Love Pot Holders! I can't wait to see the project for the March Sewers Club Box!

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Have a great day and happy quilting! 

Melanie

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Machine Organizer - Sewers Club

I LOVED making my new Machine Organizer with the gorgeous Homemade fabric from the Sewers Club Box - September. As soon as I opened up my box, I knew I had to sew the project right away! I love how each Sewers Club Box contains all the supplies needed plus a full instructional video to make each monthly project!

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Let's take a look at the Sewers Club September Box

Sewers Club September Box Contents

• (3) 20" x 22" Homemade Fabrics designed by Tula Pink
• Pellon Fusible Fleece
• Quilting Clips
• Sewers Club Exclusive Appliqué 
• Gutermann Thread 
• Exclusive Machine Organizer pattern PLUS instructional video
• Schmetz Needles - optional add-on
• Creative Grids Quilt Ruler 1"x 6" - optional add-on

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My Janome M7 is a really large sewing machine so I didn't trim my Machine Organizer (per pattern instructions), but used the full size of the included fabric. I absolutely love it!

I used the included orange thread for the diagonal cross hatch quilting and top-stitching of the pockets. The orange pop of color is so fun!

The pockets are perfect for storing your quilting clips, scissors, pens and rulers. I love having the necessary sewing tools right under my machine!

I loved creating this month's Sewers Club project! The fabric selection just makes me so happy and is perfect for my sewing room! 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! 

                   

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Have a great day and happy quilting! 

Melanie

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Rose Petal iPad Mini Clutch

My iPad mini needed a cute carrying clutch and I had just a little bit of left over fabric from my Rose Petal bundle and some cute pink polka dot bias trim from Fort Worth Fabric Studio that would be perfect!  I had a few hours to sew on Saturday, which was just enough time to sew myself a new clutch! I just love it!

Since I was using left over fabric...my clutch is reversible too ;) I also added a wrist strap so I would be less likely to drop it!

Back of clutch

I even added a pocket to the inside.....

I love being able to complete a project in one day and start using it right away!!! I think these clutches will be perfect for Christmas gifts! 

Supplies I used:

• Rose Petal Friday Bundle Batch at Fort Worth Fabric Studio - just a few bundles are left
• Pink Polka Dot Bias Trim- with crochet edge
• Fusible Fleece - to line exterior fabric
• Pellon Shapeflex SF101- to line lining fabric

Tutorial:

Lindsey at Fort Worth Fabric Studio has a fabulous tutorial (here) on making your own pouches/clutches. Mine is sized between the Large and Medium Pouches.

I love my new iPad mini clutch! It's perfect! Plus now when I carry it, I'm not worried about dropping it!

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Have a great day!

Melanie

Rose Petal Friday Bundle Batch with Fort Worth Fabric Studio

Happy Friday! I'm excited to share my Rose Petal Pillows 

with this week's Friday Bundle Batch at Fort Worth Fabric Studio!!! I always enjoy sewing pillows because new pillows are an affordable way to update the style of your home!  

I just love this super sweet rose fabric with soft pinks and gray! This week the Friday Bundle Batch features Free Spirit's Charlotte Fabric by Tanya Whelan...she designs the best floral fabrics!

Does this pattern look familiar??? I used the same block pattern for my Home is Where the Haunt is table runner! I love a good versatile pattern! The pattern is Blossom Tablerunner in Tablerunner Bliss.  ...I just changed the pattern a bit to become pillows! Keep Reading on how to sew your own matching pillows 16" x 16" using the Rose Petal Friday Bundle Batch!

Blogger's Quilt Festival - Part 2

I'm excited to enter my second quilt in Amy's Blogger's Quilt Festival! I love how she brought the festival "back to the basics" by having just one post and random winners. I think this is perfect as each quilter has their own unique quilting style- which is what makes quilting so awesome! Plus you can enter up to 2 finished quilts...that was the tricky part...choosing favorites ;). Check out Amy's post here for all the details.

Home is Where the Haunt Is Table Runner with Fort Worth Fabric Bundle

This week's Friday Bundle Batch at Fort Worth Fabric Studio: Home is Where the Haunt Is...is perfect for fall! When I saw this week's bundle had all of my favorites: Flowers, Swiss Dots, and Stripes for binding plus in classic colors...I knew it would make a Fall-tastic Table Runner! I chose a pattern from Sherri Falls's new book: Table Runner Bliss to make my new Home is Where the Haunt Is table runner! 

Table Runner Supplies - Home is Where the Haunt Is Fat Quarter Bundle, Table Runner Bliss Book, and perfect match Aurifil thread 2311.

Ready to make your own Home is Where the Haunt Is Table Runner - finished size 16.25" x 51.5".