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

Sew Sampler - May 2022 (Bliss Quilt Block 2)

 Hello! I'm sew excited to share the May Sew Sampler Box from Fat Quarter Shop. The featured fabric this month is Tiny Beasts designed by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fabrics. Her designs are always so bright and fun plus I love the animals hiding in the designs! 

 

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

May Sew Sampler Box

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

• Tiny Beasts Fat Quarter Bundle (6) designed by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fabrics
• Sticky Finger Multi-Tool
• Famore 45mm Rotary Blades
• Green Sew Daisy
• Windy Path Quilt Pattern - exclusive to Sew Sampler Box
• Bliss Quilt Along - Block 2
• Exclusive member coupon

Join the Sew Sampler Box Membership (HERE)

  

Winding Path Tiny Beasts Fat Quarter Bundle 

and Pattern

The Tiny Beasts Fat Quarter Bundle contains six beautiful fat quarters from Tula Pink's latest collection. I just love this fabric!!!! So much fussy cutting potential. The Winding Path Quilt Pattern is just stunning and features the fabric beautifully. 

New Notions

I love trying all the new notions that are included in the monthly Sew Sampler Box. 

• The Sticky Finger Multi-tool is perfect for turning corners and creating points plus the silicone end can sweep away loose threads!
• Famore 45mm Rotary Blades - I highly recommend changing your rotary blades often, it is so much easier to cut fabric accurately with a sharp blade.
• The Green Sew Daisy is a fun little notion that snaps to the top and bottom of Aurifil thread so you can store your needles in the center of the spool...brilliant!

Bliss Quilt Along -  57.5" x 57.5"

Sew Sampler Mystery Quilt (April 2022 to March 2023)

Bliss Quilt Along is the monthly mystery Sew Sampler Quilt. Each month a new block pattern is included with your Sew Sampler box OR you can purchase the Bliss Quilt Pattern HERE. 

This year I will be making my Bliss Quilt with the Bliss Quilt Kit plus the Petite Stitched Bundle designed by Fig Tree Quilts - curated bundle by Fat Quarter Shop. By adding the Stitched Bundle of 12 fat quarters, I'm able to mix and match the fabrics a bit for a more scrappy look! 

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

Don't worry if you missed this month's box as most of the items in this month's box are available for purchase 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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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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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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Sew Sampler Box - March

Hello! I'm sew excited to share the March Sew Sampler Box from Fat Quarter Shop! March's Theme is Made with Love!!! This month, Sew Sampler Members received the latest fabric collection, Homemade designed by Tula plus an exclusive pattern for a fabulous quilt!

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



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

• Petite Homemade Fat Quarter Bundle designed by Tula Pink (5)
• Tula Pink 2.5" x 6.5" Ruler with grip
• Tula Pink Unicorn Head Straight Pins (10)
• Wonder Clips (10)
• Goodness Grows Block 12 and Finishing Patterns
• Exclusive Rise & Shine Quilt Pattern
• Exclusive Member Coupon

Petite Homemade Fat Quarter Bundle (5)

Homemade is the newest fabric collection designed by Tula Pink and it is all about sewing and quilting!!! I'm loving the 5 Homemade fat quarters we received - the sewing machines are perfect for fussy cutting! Check out the complete Homemade Collection - here.

Notions

I love all three notions in the Sew Sampler Box this month. Hot pink unicorn pins designed by Tula Pink- YES PLEASE! These are going to look so cute in my pincushion - plus pinning is a must for matching points! The Tula Pink 2.5" x 6.5" Ruler is the perfect size for trimming plus it's PINK and has a grippy texture on the backing in the shape of scissors and heart - total cuteness and usability! I'm already a Wonder Clips fan and needed more so this is perfect (a definite must have)! I love the assorted colors!

Rise and Shine Quilt Pattern

The Rise and Shine Quilt Pattern is exclusive to Sew Sampler Members and is not available for sale separately. This fun geometric quilt includes fussy cutting the sewing machines - yay! It is a generous throw size at 52.5" x 73.5"! Fat Quarter Shop has the finishing kit available - here.

Goodness Grows Quilt Along - Block 12

 

I can't believe this is the final block for the Goodness Grows Quilt Along! This month Sew Sampler members received instructions for Block 12 AND the finishing pattern. I loved sewing this sweet flower! Plus my points match - yay!

I will be sharing my completed Goodness Grows Quilt in a separate post. I have the quilt top assembled - so I need to choose backing fabric and quilt it!!!

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

You can join the Fat Quarter Shop Sew Sampler Subscription box HERE.  I've been a member since the beginning and LOVE it! 

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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Confetti Star Quilt - Pinkerville

Hi Quilty friends! I'm sharing my finished Confetti Star Quilt. I think this quilt is quite awesome as it is purple plus has unicorns - a magical combination!!!

Confetti Star is a pattern included that was in my Fat Quarter Shop - Sew Sampler box. I love Tula Pink's Pinkerville fabric so it was a "must make" project for me! 

Do you make most of the Sew Sampler projects or do add the fabric to your stash for a different project?

I was a bit worried about all the points matching up, but I made sure to use pins so everything matched! Hooray!

The original Confetti Star Pattern is 48.5" x 48.5". I wanted mine larger so I added (3) sets of borders and now it is 66.5" x 66.5". Border 1 (white / mist) cut at 2.5" , Border 2 (Seabreeze) cut at 3.5", Border 3 (Purple Pinkerville) cut at 4.75". 

I did splurge on the backing for the Pinkerville Unicorn fabric as it was just perfect! Plus lots of unicorns is always the best answer!

Confetti Star Quilt - supersize version 66.5" x 66.5"

Supplies:

(click on links below)

• Petite Pinkerville Design Roll 2.5" x WOF strips
• 2 yards Background: Free Spirit Mist
• 1.75 yard Accent Fabric: Free Spirit Seabreeze
• 2 yards Outer border and binding: Pinkerville
• 4 yards Backing Fabric: Pinkerville
• Confetti Star Pattern (exclusive to Sew Sampler Box) 

Have you made the Confetti Star Quilt yet??? It was a fun a quilt to make - just be sure to read the directions, double check the angled cuts, and use pins! It will be fabulous when you finish!

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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