THE ULTIMATE QUILT VIDEO

April 28, 2021

Have you made a quilt yet??
Or maybe you’ve been thinking about it, but you just don’t know where to start?
So many terms, rules….rulers??
I feel you! I’ve been there! It can feel a little overwhelming.

So I’m here to free you from the fear of getting started!

I made the ULTIMATE QUILT VIDEO for you…(with more quilting videos to come). And I called it the Ultimate, because the video contains every single part of quilting that you need to know, all in one place.
So you can watch it, pause where you need to, come back to it later, etc. Obviously there are many additional tricks and info to learn about quilting, and many different ways to do it. But what was overwhelming to me when I started quilting, was knowing where to find the info. You know, all the basics kind of stuff to just make my first quilt.

So all that info is here for you! We’ll walk through the steps together.

This video can be used to make any quilt….but I am specifically using the STRIPEY QUILT PATTERN, which is FREE. You can grab it here in my shop.
In the video, we’ll make a baby size quilt, which is really manageable.
I’m using 2 of my fabric collections with FIGO Fabrics:
• Butterscotch
• Squeeze

I love when fabric collections meld together nicely. The pinks and oranges in this quilt are my favorite! Along with that backing fabric….

Orange you glad you stopped by today?
Heh heh. But really, I hope you are. I think you’re going to enjoy making this simple quilt.

We’ll methodically go through the steps, but keep it moving at a fun pace.

WATCH THE ULTIMATE QUILT VIDEO

Press the play button below, or watch it here on my channel:

Or click on a heading below to jump straight to that section:

Watch > CUTTING + ASSEMBLY

• How to cut out fabrics.
• How to read a quilt pattern.
• Should you prewash fabrics?
• Sewing the pieces together.

Watch > MAKING THE QUILT SANDWICH

• Types of batting.
• Squaring up the quilt.
• Backing fabric.
• Basting the layers together.

Watch > QUILTING

Sewing decorative stitches to the top of your quilt with a home sewing machine.
Thanks BABY LOCK sewing machines. 💗

Watch > BINDING

• How to make a binding (vs bias tape) using bias seams.
• How to sew the binding to your quilt.
• How to sew the corners!
• How to hand stitch the back side.

It’s all in there!
Everything you need to know to make a quilt, and start your quilting adventure, and to wonder what it’s like to wear the same outfit for seven days while filming. Haah. Yep, I did that fun work for you. It was a “work uniform” labor of love. Enjoy!
WATCH THE ULTIMATE QUILT VIDEO HERE.

NEW FREE PATTERN – The Stripey Quilt + Pillow Sham

March 4, 2021

The STRIPEY QUILT PATTERN is here! And guess what…..it’s FREE!
If you’ve been wanting to jump into the quilting world, or try out one of my patterns for free, then today is your lucky day! (and the next day, and the day after that). This pattern will be free indefinitely.

WATCH THE ULTIMATE QUILT VIDEO for this pattern:

Press the play button below, or watch it here on my channel:

The inspiration for the Stripey Quilt came from, well, LOVING STRIPES.
Other stripe lovers out there? Unite!

But the idea also started from the girls’ room makeover this past year (remember that recent post?). I really wanted yellow and white comforters for their room, but couldn’t find the right thing online. And I knew that I should just make them. But if I’m being honest, I didn’t feel like figuring out all the math, haah. So instead I kept searching online and eventually found some duvet covers at H+M that worked perfectly. And I put the striped quilt idea aside.

But I couldn’t stop thinking about it! I mean, yea, it’s just stripes. I know there are tutorials out there for it. But I thought this would be a great beginner quilting pattern to start with. And how cute would it be with a matching pillow sham? To create a complete bedding set??

And then I had that ultra duh moment about making a KING size pillow sham for the twin size bed, and well, I started working on the Stripey Quilt + pillow sham in all bedding sizes!

If you’re a beginner quilter, this is a great place to start. The quilt pieces are simple and large, and the pattern walks through all the basics of how to make a quilt from beginning to end.

Here are some details about the pattern:
• There are 5 quilt sizes
• 2 pillow shams (so you can make a complete bedding set)
• Detailed instructions
• Colorful diagrams + tips
• All the basics you need to know—like basting a quilt (making the quilt sandwich: Backing fabric + Batting + Quilt top), design ideas for quilting (the stitching on top), and how to bind your quilt.
• Instructions for making a pillow sham with (or without) pom pom trim!

Who needs more Pom Pom trim in their life?? I can’t say no to these!

If you’ve never worked with Pom Pom trim before, the pattern goes over that as well.
You can also reference my video for extra tips — How to make a Beach Towel with Pom Pom Trim (click the play button below or watch it on my channel here)

The pillow sham included in the STRIPEY QUILT pattern is something you can use over and over again when making any bedding set, even if you don’t make it stripey. It’s such a good staple. So make sure you download the pattern even if it’s JUST for the pillow!

Ready to get your stripe on?!

Have fun downloading, reading, cutting, sewing, all that fun stuff.
Please share your photos online with me if you’d like!
@made_everyday
#stripeyquilt
#madeeverydaypatterns

I can’t wait to see what you make!

Fabrics used in this pattern are:
RINGTOSS Collection, by Emily Taylor for FIGO Fabrics.
You can find it in online shops, such as etsy.com

Little Fabric Heart Bins + PATTERN SALE

February 10, 2021

I made something Valentine’s-y using my Hold it Bin Pattern + Squeeze Fabrics….Because it’s so fun to see fabric come to life when it’s sewn into a project. And really, I can’t resist making these tiny bins.

I wish I could send you a spritz of the freshly-opened-Reese’s-peanut-butter-hearts bag through the screen. Because it is soooo good. I’ve been saying this for years, but the best way to get fresh Reese’s peanut butter cups is to buy them during a holiday. They’re guaranteed to have perfect peanut buttery consistency! (Instead of being chalky and old). YUM.

And you thought this post was going to be about heart fabric.
And bins.
Okay it is!

Just pour some yummy candy in there and you’ve got a fun little gift! A handmade touch really makes a gift feel extra special.

And, since love is in the air….I’d love to see you make these too!

The HOLD IT BIN PATTERN is 25% off until Valentine’s Night, 2/14/21.
Use the Code HEARTBIN at checkout.

And if you want to sew together….
• Watch me make this orange heart Gift Box on my Instagram Post here.
• Watch me make the Large All-Purpose Bin on my Youtube Channel here. (or click the Play button below)

These videos walk through all the basics, with good tips and tricks. I’ll even show you where I messed up. Arg. But there’s an easy fix!

The project is all about the prep: fusing the interfacing, cutting out the pieces, the felt layer, etc. And once that’s done, the sewing goes really fast! And the pattern comes in 14 sizes. So there’s something for everyone.

Happy early Valentine’s Day.
And Happy Binning!

💗 Pattern: The Hold it Bin
❤️ Fabric: Squeeze fabrics by me for FIGO Fabrics
🧡 Interfacing: Pellon Decor Bond 809
💛 Felt: By the yard from a craft or fabric shop
☀️ Sewing machine BRILLIANT model by Baby Lock
🍋 Thread from Quilty Box