I made this quilt awhile back...but haven't shared it yet..it's our Azure Skies Quilt Pattern sewn up in Riley Blake solids! We originally designed this pattern with our Azure Skies fabric line in mind....the florals and graphic prints: But I love it just as much sewn up in the bright Confetti Cottons! This quilt is fairly large, finishing up at about 70" x 75", but comes together rather quickly. And looks great sewn up in florals as well as solids! And I love the ... View the Post
Christmas in July 2019 Week #1: Using Fabric Scraps to Make Gift Wrap Ribbons
Welcome to Christmas in July! I have wanted to do a Christmas in July series FOREVER but I kept thinking can we do a Christmas in July series during Skirting the Issue? And last month, as I was thinking about this I thought...WHY NOT?!? (After all both are about giving.) So here we are and I couldn't be happier! Today we are starting with something I did last year for Christmas and am planning to do again this year...and that is.... Using my fabric scraps to create all the ... View the Post
Azure Skies Baby Romper
I have been making a few project out of Azure Skies that I am excited to show you. This baby romper is one of them and I was so excited to sew some kid clothes again. I made this for a baby shower and it turned out so cute. I love it. I used a vintage Simplicity pattern (Simplicity to be exact) and did the shorts version. The pattern size was 12 months so she should be able to wear it next summer or even next fall with a shirt and sweater. I did modify the pattern so as not to do snaps, but ... View the Post
Harvest Quilt in Pastel
Recently we released our new Harvest Quilt Pattern which really is a great pattern for those just beginning to quilt. The quick column (vertical row) construction makes it a quick sew and easy to piece together. Plus the large swatches of fabric used makes a fun quilt to showcase larger print fabrics. I've made up several of these quilts and each time I have done it the same way....probably because I over think things waaaaaay to much....but each time I've used swiss dots for ... View the Post
A Pretty, Little Gift Pouch Tutorial
Today I'm excited to share a pretty, little gift pouch tutorial with you. This pouch is perfect for those just starting to sew...especially teen girls who want to make handmade gifts for friends or teachers! (And they look super cute filled with a few favorite things as well!) Here's what you will need to make these pouches: *2 coordinating fat quarters (You can actually make 2 of these pouches using your 2 fat quarters!) *Iron-on Interfacing *Velcro *Your usual sewing ... View the Post
Harvest Quilt Pattern
Today we are happy to release our Harvest Quilt Pattern! If you love bold patterns, especially florals, then The Harvest Quilt Pattern is perfect for you! With both a wide border and infusions of large solid swatches of fabric this is a fantastic quilt pattern to showcase those favorite prints with. Using only one main quilt block and sewn up in vertical rows this quilt is great for beginners or for more advanced quilters to whip up over a weekend...plus with the quilt top finishing ... View the Post
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 16
- Next Page »