Thursday, June 25, 2020

Simple Sailor Toiletry Bag - Sewers Club


Have you heard of Sewers Club??? I recently discovered Sewers Club and just received my first box and LOVE it!!! Check out the fabulous June Project: Simple Sailor Toiletry Bag!!! It was so fun to make and I LOVE the fabric and fancy zipper! 

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


EVERYTHING was included in the June 2020 Sewers Club box to make the Simple Sailor Toiletry Bag ... Fabric, Interfacing, Zipper, Thread, Pattern, AND instructional video! Sewers Club is full sewing class in a box! All you need is a sewing machine!


 Let's take a closer look at what is included in the Sewers Club June 2020 Box

  • (3) Fat Quarters of Moonlit Voyage Fabric by Figo - seriously gorgeous!
  • Pellon Fusible Fleece interfacing
  • Simple Sailor Pattern by Serina Victoria
  • 16" Zipper
  • Link to instructional video - step by step instructions!
  • Soak Mini Single Use Scentless
  • Heirloom Magnetic Seam Guide
  • Gutermann Sew-All Silver Thread
Add on Notions:
  • Pro-Thread Snips
  • Thread Spool Wraps

Check out the awesome packaging!


I loved being able to sew the Simple Sailor Toiletry Bag in one afternoon and that everything was included. I simply grabbed my Sewers Club box and iPad mini (to watch the video), sat down to my sewing machine, and started sewing! 


Tips for making your Simple Sailor Toiletry Bag:
  • Read the pattern - fully colored with well drawn illustrations!
  • Watch the video - The video will walk you through each step so your project will be successful! Perfect for beginner and experienced sewers.
  • Use a walking/evenfeed foot. Perfect for the quilting and attaching the binding.
  • Use a 90/14 needle - the seams are thick when attaching the interior binding so the larger needle is great!
  • When attaching the binding - stitch slooooow so you don't break a needle.
  • Another binding hint - at the very end of the pattern when attaching the binding by the zipper - fold AWAY from the zipper.
  • I used the ENTIRE spool of Gutermann thread for this project (the dense cross hatch quilting takes A LOT of thread)

I LOVE the added cross hatch quilting on the bag exterior...it did take awhile and LOTS of thread, but definitely worth it! My lines are about 1/2" apart...I just used the edge of my walking foot to measure the spacing.


Of course you need a picture of the inside! I flipped the bag inside out so you can see the interior more clearly. No raw edges- the bag interior is completely finished!


The Simple Sailor Toiletry Bag was so fun to make and I can't wait to start using it!!! I just love using handmade projects!!! I can't wait to see what the Sewers Club July Project will be!





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Have a great day and happy quilting! 

Melanie

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Dad and Grad Mug Rugs - Celebrate!


Hello! Today, I'm sharing a quick and useful gift for Dad, Grandpa, and/or Graduates on the AccuQuilt Blog (here)! I think it is tricky to quilt gifts for men and graduates so I love making a personalized mug rug / snack mat for that special person. You can even add a fun mug or snack or gift card to complete the perfect gift! I also love that you can make a Mug Rug in one afternoon - yay! 

Click here for the full tutorial on the AccuQuilt Blog (here)


Did you notice the two Mug Rugs are the same pattern - but different sizes? Guess how I did that? 

 AccuQuilt GO! Mix & Match Qubes! I used both my 12" and 10" Mix & Match Qubes to create the size I needed! I love the flexibility of Qubes!!! This pattern will also work for 9", 8", and 6" Qubes depending on the size of Mug Rug/ Snack Mat you want! 

 Let's get ready to start creating!


Supplies:
Click here for the full tutorial on the AccuQuilt Blog (here)





I'm so excited to have an handmade Father's Day gift to give my husband from the kids! I'm sure your Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, Brother, Son, or graduate would love to have a personalized Mug Rug/ Snack Mat as a gift! 

You can use this same Mug Rug pattern to make this gift for anyone!  Use their initials and it would be great for bride/groom, birthday gifts, or a just because gift!

If you want to learn more about AccuQuilt GO! Qubes - click here.  Choose the Qube size you are interested in and watch the video.

Click here for the full tutorial on the AccuQuilt Blog (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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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Firework Fizz - Garden Party Quilt



Hello Quilty friends! Today I'm sharing my newest quilt, Firework Fizz - Garden Party! I absolutely love the bold colors of Garden Party plus the collection is full of floral prints - my favorite! Garden Party is the newest collection designed by Keera Job for Riley Blake Designs.


I love the large floral designs of Garden Party so I wanted to choose a quilt pattern that had large blocks so the fabric designs would shine! Firework Fizz is the perfect pattern with large blocks so you only need 9 fat quarters to create a generous lap size quilt!


I added an extra outer border to my Firework Fizz so this version is 70" x 70" ! I love this larger size plus the floral print NEEDED to be a border :).  Firework Fizz pattern is written with traditional cutting and piecing directions, but is easily adaptable to use with your AccuQuilt GO! Qube Mix & Match 8" Block - no trimming needed for half-square triangles! 



Firework Fizz Quilt Pattern only requires 9 fat quarters (1 fat quarter per block) and is a block based pattern so you can easily make the quilt larger or smaller by adjusting how may fat quarters you use! Firework Fizz PDF pattern available  HERE.


Ready to make your own Firework Fizz Quilt - Garden Party
70" x 70"


 Supplies - click on links below
*NOTE - some fabric requirements are slightly different from the Firework Fizz pattern due to enlarging the quilt with the outer border.


Adjusted Border Cutting instructions:

Inner Border 
  • Cut (8) 2.5" x WOF of fabric strips (Background Fabric)
Outer Border
  • Cut (8) 3.5" x WOF of fabric strips (Floral Border Fabric) 

I absolutely love my new summer Firework Fizz - Garden Party Quilt! The bright floral prints remind me of being on a tropical beach!!! So even if we can't travel, we can pretend with a new quilt!


Garden Party is shipping to your favorite quilt shop now! So you can start your new summer quilt now!

Firework Fizz Quilt Pattern 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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Monday, June 8, 2020

Merry Little Christmas - Park Quilt


Hello! Don't worry .... it's not December yet, but today I'm sharing the cutest Christmas Collection - Merry Little Christmas designed by Sandy Gervais for Riley Blake Designs. I just love all the whimsical illustrations and the panel is AMAZING! 

I chose to make my Park Quilt with Merry Little Christmas because the blocks are perfect for showing the wonderful whimsy illustrations! (Pattern here). 

 The Park Quilt Pattern is perfect for beginner quilters as the quilt blocks are only squares - no tricky piecing! The Park Quilt Pattern gives traditional cutting instructions, but it is easily adaptable to use with your AccuQuilt GO! Mix & Match 8" Block Qube.

Don't forget - you can fussy cut the squares too ;).  I love choosing my favorite illustrations for the larger squares. Park Quilt is a 10" square friendly pattern so if you might want a few fat quarters of your favorite print depending on how much fussy cutting you want to do.

Ready to make your own Merry Little Christmas - Park Quilt 
Finished 67.5" x 67.5" *

Supplies - click on links below


NOTE: I chose to cut my outer border strips at 5" because it worked well with the illustrations on fabric. 

Are you ready to see the adorable quilt backing....

I LOVE it so much!!! The Merry Little Christmas Panel is just too cute!!! Plus my quilt is totally reversible now!

You could fussy cut each of those cute houses .... they are too adorable!!!

To make my pieced backing - I cut all my fabric into 6" and 3" strips. Next I sewed them together and attached the strips to the sides of the panel and trimmed to size. I love the scrappy look!!!! 

I absolutely loved making my Merry Little Christmas - Park Quilt! I love the whimsical illustrations - they are so happy!

Merry Little Christmas Collection is shipping to Quilt Shops now so you have lots of time to make all of your Christmas projects!

 Park Quilt Pattern 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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