The moment I designed the “cheater cloth” PATCHWORK as a part of my DENIM & DAISIES collection, I envisioned bags, purses, tote bags and all the things! The PATCHWORK comes in denim as well as ivory backgrounds and is designed to look and feel like a vintage scrappy nine patch patchwork. The denim one is a variety of all blues, whereas the ivory one has tangerines and oranges scattered throughout…they are both soooo good! It is the perfect fabric to use for this bag as it looks like you have pieced the whole bag when in…
If you missed our CARROT SPROUTS introductory post, visit that HERE! Now – we are back to share more specific details on finishing off your CARROT SPROUTS blocks! You can, of course, just make a few carrots and create a lovely seasonal pillow, but in case you get a little ahead of yourself and can’t stop making more and more carrots [they are a bit addictive], here are some ideas on what to do with them! …… TABLE RUNNER Finished size: app. 21 ½” x 69″ Materials List: 1. Blocks: using the CARROT SPROUTS Pattern Sheet…
This week’s designer is Deb Strain and her block is the classic OHIO STAR. OUR BLOCK #9: OHIO STAR (6″ Finished) …… PIECING INSTRUCTIONS: If you’ve been following along on my MBH5 journey, you know I don’t prefer to piece my QST [hourglass] units as depicted in the Moda Pattern Sheet, as it creates bias along the edges. See my Group 1, Week 2 BLOG POST for specific instructions – and a handy diagram – on how I create my QST variations. Eliminate cutting for [B] and [C]. Instead… For a…
Last year, we did a blog post titled SWEET CARROTS: A PATTERN REMIX, where we took my LE RADISH pattern and repurposed it to make the sweetest bundle of stuffed carrots! We offered kits to make your own and had an overwhelmingly positive response. Be sure to visit the SWEET CARROTS blog post for all the modification instructions [Note: you will still need to purchase the LE RADISH pattern]! This year, we had inspiration to create another fun carrot-inspired fabric bundle for Spring/Easter, and before I knew it, I got swept away into a pieced version of these…
This week’s designer is Crystal Manning and her block is called SPARKLE. Be sure to check out her BLOG, where I’m certain she will have all the details and tips on her lovely block. OUR BLOCK #8: SPARKLE (12″ Finished) …… PIECING INSTRUCTIONS: STEP 3: Flying Geese – as usual, I opt for the SEW & FLIP method. Eliminate written cutting instructions for [D] & [E]. Instead: For a 6″ block, cut: For a 12″ block, cut: …… STEP 5 & 6: HSTs – the MODA pattern sheet shows the center…
