15 sewing room organizing ideas and projects
How to make LEGO sewing machines
Display a four-block wall hanging showcasing thread spool and sewing machine designs in your sewing space. Fabrics are from the Winsome collection by Kim Diehl for Henry Glass & Co.
Fat quarters are like little bundles of fabric joy. But as you continue to stockpile them, they can start to turn on you… And transform from a tidy collection of tantalizing tidbits into some downright chaotic clutter! Leave it to bestselling author Kim Diehl to dream up a near-effortless way to get a handle on …
Today I get to wish my very favorite quilting book, Quilty Fun, a very happy birthday. I'm so excited to share a birthday week with the book that has taught me so much over the past year. I've learned that steam is my enemy, vintage irons are awesome and the difference between pressing and ironing. I've learned how to make flying geese, teeny tiny four patches and fun piecing techniques. I am well on my way to finishing the cutest quilt I have ever made. Thank you so much Lori Holt for writing such an amazing, and helpful book. Not to mention cute! How could I forget cute??????? If you'd like to make your own birthday block, here are the cutting directions. I made mine into a cute table topper to be used on family birthdays!! We tested mine yesterday :) Happy Quilting! and Happy Birthday Quilty Fun!!!
I am very impatiently waiting for Ikea to have my shelves in stock to continue my organization of my space to get back to being creative and to put to use some fabulous ideas The status as of Tuesday night... In the meantime... I have been on Pinterest ( maybe not the greatest use of time) looking at other fabulous sewing spaces to find some final touches for the room. How adorable are these repurposed yardsticks! Tutorial by Betsy from My Salvaged Treasures These truly inspired bobbin drawer pulls from Four Corner Designs A neat use for a wire basket! Found on AllPeopleQuilt.com I decided I MUST have a pegboard! I bought it this past weekend from Lowe's! Here is a FUN idea from Tatertotsandjello I am hoping to be AT Ikea FIRST thing Friday morning to see if I can possible have my storage home and together this weekend. It reminds me of when I was in the Navy a billion years ago and we would always use the phrase " Hurry up and wait." I dug out my "necessary" sewing items and set up my table in the corner to do some LONG overdue sewing. A girl has needs and SEWING is mine ;o) Until this Friday, I will be humming the Jeopardy theme in my head just waiting for the final answer to see if I am The winner!
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How to Sew, Sewing Room Ideas, gogokim
These 2 techniques are for quilt-as-you-go without sashing. After using both I can’t really choose my favourite. Both work great. How to QAYG without sashing: 2 techniques My book Turnabout Patchwork
What have you been sewing this week? I am up to my eyeballs in Economy blocks...again! This is not a bad thing, quite the contrary! It means I am making progress on my WIP quilt from a few weeks ago. Today will be spent digging for more treasures for fussy cuts in my sewing room. All of my Economy Blocks are made using the 4" finished block from Generations Quilt Patterns and can be found here. For these blocks I have been using a variety of fussy cut centers and then surrounding them with Liberty of London Lawn fabrics. All of my paper pieced blocks have been stitched using Aurifil 50wt thread to decrease bulk making perfect blocks! The Lawn fabric is a very light fabric and is not as sturdy as a quilter's cotton. When I am using Liberty fabrics, I use spray starch to help make it easier to sew and not give you wonky blocks ( unless you are going for the whole wonky thing). A post shared by Kim Niedzwiecki (@gogokim) on Feb 28, 2017 at 10:24am PST
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Suzy Williams shares her "why" with Kim Soper as part of this week's installment of The Creativity Project. 52 interviews, 52 weeks. Don't miss it!
Minki Kim’s newest designer fabric collection, Forgotten Memories was inspired by her daughter’s room – the vintage colors in her closet, the pretty stationary on her desk, and the pictures that hang on her wall. They all remind Minki of her childhood and the things she loved. You’ll make new memories of your own with this elegant collection featuring colors like blush, taupe, sea glass, amethyst, and dark hunter. The inspirational Forgotten Memories panel can be used in various sewing and quilting projects like pillows, quilts, and more. This print is Sea Glass Blossom and features small light orange flowers on a sea glass green background. Collection: Forgotten Memories Manufacturer: Riley Blake Designs Designer: Minki Kim Material: 100% Cotton SKU: C12752-SEAGLASS Thank you for visiting Cotton Candy Fabrics!
Meandering may be where a lot of quilters start their free motion journey but that doesn’t mean it’s instinctual. Meandering requires you t...
The Butterfly motif is charming and rich with history and symbolism. Images of butterflies were found in Egyptian tombs as early as 1350 BC! Butterflies symbolize life, change, hope and joy—fitting sentiments to be quilted into our heirloom quilts! … More
A scrumptious sample of textured and foiled Tyvek. I am finally catching up with myself, have been in rather a headless chicken mod...
Welcome back to Monday Motivation! After sewing for some time, sewists run across ideas either on their own or they are offered up from friends or family. These are ideas that save time in your creative life. Discoveries in how to be more efficient are always welcome! These little nuggets of wisdom present the opportunity for more time to sew! This week Monday Motivation is a collection of Sewing Tips to help free up time, save money and help you be more productive in your sewing! Using index cards or file folders to create the proper measurements for easy ironing is a great idea! Check out how this quick tutorial from Show Tell Share. Straight pins can become not so easy to glide through fabric and that can cause frustration. I sometimes run them through my hair ( I trick I learned when I was cloth diapering my kids) to make them easier to use or here is another cool trick from Make It and Love It! Need to sharpen your scissors or rotary cutter? So Sew Easy has a few tips on how to make your tools sharp again! Bobbin issues got you down in the sewing dumps? Craftaholics Anonymous has a troubleshooting list to help you be rid of bobbin woes! Not sure what interfacing or stabilizer you should be using for a project? Create Kids Couture has a good list of her favorite interfacings and stabilizers for different projects. Sewing machine needles come in many sizes and varieties. Heather from Feather's Flights gives the basics of what you need to know to choose the right needle for the right fabric! How do you know you have the correct seam allowance? Depending on what you are sewing, seam allowance is critical. When making a quilt block, if your 1/4 in seam is not 1/4in, when you finish your block it will be the wrong size ( not fun!). Stephanie from Late Night Quilter gave her tips on achieving an accurate and consistent seam allowance for Sew Mama Sew. You have two feet and your sewing machine has many many more! Do you know the names and uses for all of the presser feet that your sewing machine came with? Raechel Myers has a run down of many of the common feet that are standard for sewing machines. The right tool for the right job is a common phrase that was used by my father-in-law who was a General Contractor. He was absolutely correct. This pule even applies to sewing pins. Threads has a wonderful article on How to Use Pins the Right Way. Moda has a collection of free cheat sheets full of great information from the best way to use precuts to how much batting you will need! If you have never made a quilt, Pat Sloan has a wonderful post on How to Read a Quilt Pattern! Thread tension is always a hot topic! Understanding how the top and bottom threads work together to create perfect stitches is important. Threads Magazine explains how your machine works and what you can to to make those perfect stitches! Are there other tips you have that you would like to share? I love hearing about tips and tricks that can make sewing easier! Join me for more fabulous tutorials, inspirations and humor that I share everyday on: FACEBOOK PINTEREST INSTAGRAM TWITTER
I made this drawstring bag for a friend, and it turned out really cute. So I made more of them--and took notes this time--to share with you! Drawstring bags are perfect for stash-busting fabric, trims, and other embellishments that seem to multiply when you're not looking (or in my case, when you load up your online shopping cart because why pay for shipping multiple tim--and oh gosh are those buttons adorable?!). But let's not talk about my shopping problem, let's make some cute little pouches! The bag measures 3"W x 4"H (7.6cm x 10.2cm), and is unlined, but with an easy adjustment so there are no raw edges to poke out through the sides, yay! Lightweight cotton such as Japanese quilting cotton makes for a more delicate and less bulky bag, but you can also use regular quilting cotton if you wish. The instructions show how to make a pouch embellished like the one pictured above, but you can decorate them any way you want! One more teeny tiny note: This bag is small and therefore a wee bit fiddly. While it's not technically difficult to sew, it does get slightly cramped to fit under your presser foot at the end. Using a zipper foot really makes the difference! Make sure you have good lighting and your stitch guides are clearly marked. Using light colored fabric is also really helpful for visibility. Drawstring Pouch Tutorial Materials: 11-1/2" x 4" (29.2cm x 10.2cm) piece of lightweight cotton print, such as Japanese quilting cotton or lawn Trim (crocheted lace, twill tape, linen tape, or similar) for front of bag Additional small length of twill tape or ribbon for "tag" Two 18" (45.7cm) lengths of 1/8" wide satin ribbon for ties Buttons All purpose thread Embroidery floss to sew buttons Fray Check Tools: Quilting ruler, rotary cutter, self-healing mat, sewing machine, iron and ironing board, air dry or washable ink fabric pen, zipper foot, small safety pin, hand sewing needle (for basting), chopstick or other narrow blunt tool PREP 1. Press under the long sides of the 11.5" x 4" (29.2cm x 10.2cm) rectangle a scant 1/4" (6mm). 2. Edge stitch along both sides. 3. Press under the short sides of the fabric, this time a full 1/4" (6mm), and topstitch. EMBELLISH 1. Fold the fabric rectangle in half, wrong sides facing and short ends together and crease at the fold. 2. Unfold the fabric, and using a ruler, draw a line on the bag with disappearing fabric ink, 3/4" (1.9cm) above the fold. 3. Cut a 4-1/2" (11.4cm) length of trim (crochet or eyelet trim, twill tape, etc.), and place on the bag, bottom edge of the trim on the line. Sew the long edge of the trim to the fabric, very close to the edge, keeping the edge of the trim on the ink line. Repeat for the other side. Be sure to backstitch so it stays on securely. 4. Cut a 2" (5.1cm) length of trim or ribbon for your "tag" (or insert your own foldover label). Fold in half, place it on one long edge of the bag fabric, a little above the sewn trim. The raw edges should hang over the bag edge about 1/4" (6mm). Sew in place, close to the edge. 5. Trim the tag and ribbon, then zig zag stitch over the ends. Do not add buttons yet. ASSEMBLE 1. Fold the bag fabric in half, right sides together, matching the short edges. 2. Mark a short line 3-1/4" (8.3cm) from the bottom fold, and 3/8" (9.5mm) above the first mark with a fabric pen, on both edges as pictured, then pin the long sides. 3. Sew the long sides of the bag with a 1/4" (6mm) seam allowance, but DO NOT sew between the two sets of lines. This creates the opening for the ties. Backstitch a couple of times at the beginning and end of each seam to fully secure the thread, especially right next to the lines. 4. Turn the bag right side out, then draw lines with a ruler and fabric pen for stitching the channel for the ties, right above and below the openings on the side of the bag. I used the original ink marks, which showed through the fabric, and continued them around the entire bag. 5. Turn the bag inside out and press the seam allowances open. Then fold over the top edge of the bag 1-1/4" (3.2cm) all the way around toward the wrong side. Press the fold with an iron, keeping all seam allowances open and lined up. Use a needle and thread to hand sew a long basting stitch (reinforced a few times and tied off) to keep the seams in place. Otherwise they may twist while you are sewing the channel for the ties. 6. Sew all the way around the bag on both lines, using a zipper foot with the needle all the way to the left and starting on a side seam. Backstitch a few times to secure the seams. Be extremely careful that the fabric is not bunched underneath and that your fingers stay clear of the needle! 7. Carefully remove the basting stitches on the side seams. FINISH 1. Turn the bag right side out again (last time, I promise!). Gently run a chopstick along the seams and corners, and touch up with an iron if necessary. 2. Attach a safety pin to one end of a ribbon tie. Insert it into one of the side openings, then thread it all the way around and back out through the same hole. If the safety pin gets stuck under a flap near the side seams, insert a narrow chopstick tip in until it touches the safety pin, and use that to guide it through the hole. Tie the ribbons together about 1-1/2" (3.8cm) from the ends, then neatly trim the ends on an angle with a rotary cutter. Repeat this process with the remaining ribbon, except start on the opposite side of the bag. Use Fray Check on the ends of the ties in a well-ventilated area, or better yet, outside! 3. Sew on the buttons. I mark the holes first to make sure the buttons line up straight. 4. Fill your new little pouch with goodies and enjoy! I loved embellishing these little bags using my favorite measuring tape trims, prized scraps, and vintage buttons--I hope you enjoy making them, too! (for embellishment info on the other bag styles, see this post!) Leave any questions you have in the comments below and I'll do my best to answer them! I would love to see your own "mixed bag" pouches, please tag me on Instagram (@retro_mama) or post on my Facebook page if you make them! Happy Stitching!
ou trier, organiser, ranger !!! Nan, parce que là, c'était plus possible..... y en avait vraiment trop de partout !!! Des bouts de patron dans tous les coin de la pièce, tous mélangés, recroquevillés, éparpillés.... C'était du grand n'importe quoi...
Crib Repurposing Ideas for what you can do with an old crib in order to upcycle it.
3 layers of 75gm Tyvek layered with polyester organza. The Full Works is my basic workshop learning how to use heat tools. We work wit...
I admire designers who have a signature style. When you see their work out of context you immediately recognize it and know it’s theirs. Their blog, their patterns, their business cards – everything they make – is part of an overall aesthetic. Kim Kruzich is one of those designers. When I think of Kim I... Read More »
This quilt has been in the works for a while, and in my head I'd deemed it our 'end of summer/early fall' quilt. It's primarily made from a charm pack of American Jane Happy Campers, and I will allow myself the disclaimer that this isn't my first choice for binding. But it's leftover from a…
Celebrate your favorite shutter bug with this camera quilt block!
Eine ganz besondere Jeanstunika mit sehr interessanten neuen Details dazu die Nähanleitung, wie es funktioniert.
We're in the third month of The Canadian Sampler and we love seeing your gorgeous Keep'n Warm, Pacific Stars, Thousand Islands Star, and Canada by Code blocks. This project has been a labour of love for all of us involved and it makes us so happy to see you enjoying it. March's blocks are Maple Leaf 4 Ever by Felicity Ronaghan from Felicity Quilts and Grain Elevator by Jennifer Houlden from Quilts by Jen. Maple Leaf 4 Ever by Felicity Ronaghan from Felicity Quilts Maple Leaf 4 Ever by Felicity Ronaghan from Felicity Quilts Felicity has been a passionate quilter since the first minute of her first quilting class over 15 years ago. Felicity started her blog, Felicity Quilts, in 2010 to be a journal of sorts, and blogging led her to discover the online world of modern quilting. It's literally changed my life - I've met friends, expanded my creative life and travelled in ways I'd never imagined. When Felicity is not not quilting, she's a wife and mom, and now a job-seeker since her family relocated from Vancouver, BC to Naramata, a small community on Lake Okanagan in BC's wine region. Follow Felicity on her blog, Instagram & Twitter Felicity Ronaghan Inspiration for Maple Leaf 4 Ever As a centennial baby, I feel especially connected to Canada's Sesquicentennial, so I was thrilled to be asked to participate in this Sampler! I really wanted my block to exude Canadiana and I think four maple leaf blocks fits the bill. Having the colours alternate as leaf/background adds a bit of movement and interest. Sign up for The Canadian Sampler and make this gorgeous quilt to Celebrate Canada's 150th Anniversary! Registrations for Round II of The Canadian Sampler starting July 2017 are now open. Maple Leaf 4 Ever in The Canadian Sampler
Do you love the idea of quilt-as-you-go but don't want to add strips between each block. Then this direct joining technique is for you! There are 3 key points to remember to make this easy to achieve 1. Several blocks can be joined into a strip of manageable size before quilting 2. Cut the backing & wadding at least 1" larger than the piece you are quilting i.e. 9 1/2" square block requires minimum of 10 1/2" squares of backing & wadding 3. When quilting you leave at least a 1" margin unquilted around the edges of the piece I quilted this project as 3 long strips of 4 joined blocks When the quilting is finished it is time to trim up First trim the wadding back to to the edge of the block If you have cut the backing 1" larger than the block you will not need to trim it. In this photo I had been more generous and needed to trim the backing back to 1/2" along the edge that I would be joining to the next strip Join the fronts right sides together with a 1/4"seam. Ensure the wadding & backing are flipped out of the way. NB: Remember Key point 3 - If you have quilted to the edges of the block it is not possible to join the fronts in this way! View from the back while making 1/4" seam View from the back after pressing seam. With the edges of the backing still folded out of the way, smooth the wadding into place with one layer on top of the other. Carefully cut away excess wadding with scissors so that the edges of the wadding meet exactly. Finish the backing by smoothing one side flat over the wadding. Then with the edge folded under, position the other backing on top so that the folded edge is on top of the seam underneath. Use a ruler if you need. Pin fold in place and handstitch closed with invisible stitches. Note: Don't stitch through the wadding if you need to add another piece to this edge. This quilt and its borders were assembled using the direct joining technique. Back view of quilt showing machine quilting & handstitched joins.Please try this technique and vary it to suit your project and your skill level. I often go back and add some lines of quilting across the joins. Any edge that won't be joined to another can be quilted closer to the edge for example the binding edge of the borders in my photo. This quilt was a UFO for a long time because I chose a brushed cotton backing fabric that frayed badly and was very difficult to work with. On the other hand it is a lovely soft and snuggly finish so I am glad that I perservered.
Do sew everyday? The biggest goal for me this Summer is to sew daily. I have been making sure to schedule in sew times during the day to make a bigger dent in my projects. It can be for 15 minutes or three hours. I give the kids books or projects and ask that they not disturb me. I can see into all the rooms in the downstairs from my sewing room. I am never really very far away! Luckily for me this week is Summer enrichment at the local school. The nine year old is learning cooking and that gives me time to sew without interruption for two hours. I have made great use of this time with a few different projects! To start off are more Economy Blocks! I will be making these every week until I have enough for a quilt! I am also working hard on secret sewing! It is difficult with secret sewing because you REALLY want to share but cannot. Here is a very small sneak peek at the stack of lovely I am working on that will be released in the near future! And I could not resist making Hazel a new pair of pants using the scraps from a skirt I made combined with the binding from her quilt! All Robert Kaufman gorgeous! I used Aurifil thread to stitch these up in no time flat using the pattern from Anna Maria Horner's book Handmade Beginnings. What are you working on this week?
Welcome back to Monday Motivation! After sewing for some time, sewists run across ideas either on their own or they are offered up from friends or family. These are ideas that save time in your creative life. Discoveries in how to be more efficient are always welcome! These little nuggets of wisdom present the opportunity for more time to sew! This week Monday Motivation is a collection of Sewing Tips to help free up time, save money and help you be more productive in your sewing! Using index cards or file folders to create the proper measurements for easy ironing is a great idea! Check out how this quick tutorial from Show Tell Share. Straight pins can become not so easy to glide through fabric and that can cause frustration. I sometimes run them through my hair ( I trick I learned when I was cloth diapering my kids) to make them easier to use or here is another cool trick from Make It and Love It! Need to sharpen your scissors or rotary cutter? So Sew Easy has a few tips on how to make your tools sharp again! Bobbin issues got you down in the sewing dumps? Craftaholics Anonymous has a troubleshooting list to help you be rid of bobbin woes! Not sure what interfacing or stabilizer you should be using for a project? Create Kids Couture has a good list of her favorite interfacings and stabilizers for different projects. Sewing machine needles come in many sizes and varieties. Heather from Feather's Flights gives the basics of what you need to know to choose the right needle for the right fabric! How do you know you have the correct seam allowance? Depending on what you are sewing, seam allowance is critical. When making a quilt block, if your 1/4 in seam is not 1/4in, when you finish your block it will be the wrong size ( not fun!). Stephanie from Late Night Quilter gave her tips on achieving an accurate and consistent seam allowance for Sew Mama Sew. You have two feet and your sewing machine has many many more! Do you know the names and uses for all of the presser feet that your sewing machine came with? Raechel Myers has a run down of many of the common feet that are standard for sewing machines. The right tool for the right job is a common phrase that was used by my father-in-law who was a General Contractor. He was absolutely correct. This pule even applies to sewing pins. Threads has a wonderful article on How to Use Pins the Right Way. Moda has a collection of free cheat sheets full of great information from the best way to use precuts to how much batting you will need! If you have never made a quilt, Pat Sloan has a wonderful post on How to Read a Quilt Pattern! Thread tension is always a hot topic! Understanding how the top and bottom threads work together to create perfect stitches is important. Threads Magazine explains how your machine works and what you can to to make those perfect stitches! Are there other tips you have that you would like to share? I love hearing about tips and tricks that can make sewing easier! Join me for more fabulous tutorials, inspirations and humor that I share everyday on: FACEBOOK PINTEREST INSTAGRAM TWITTER
Do sew everyday? The biggest goal for me this Summer is to sew daily. I have been making sure to schedule in sew times during the day to make a bigger dent in my projects. It can be for 15 minutes or three hours. I give the kids books or projects and ask that they not disturb me. I can see into all the rooms in the downstairs from my sewing room. I am never really very far away! Luckily for me this week is Summer enrichment at the local school. The nine year old is learning cooking and that gives me time to sew without interruption for two hours. I have made great use of this time with a few different projects! To start off are more Economy Blocks! I will be making these every week until I have enough for a quilt! I am also working hard on secret sewing! It is difficult with secret sewing because you REALLY want to share but cannot. Here is a very small sneak peek at the stack of lovely I am working on that will be released in the near future! And I could not resist making Hazel a new pair of pants using the scraps from a skirt I made combined with the binding from her quilt! All Robert Kaufman gorgeous! I used Aurifil thread to stitch these up in no time flat using the pattern from Anna Maria Horner's book Handmade Beginnings. What are you working on this week?
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Do sew everyday? The biggest goal for me this Summer is to sew daily. I have been making sure to schedule in sew times during the day to make a bigger dent in my projects. It can be for 15 minutes or three hours. I give the kids books or projects and ask that they not disturb me. I can see into all the rooms in the downstairs from my sewing room. I am never really very far away! Luckily for me this week is Summer enrichment at the local school. The nine year old is learning cooking and that gives me time to sew without interruption for two hours. I have made great use of this time with a few different projects! To start off are more Economy Blocks! I will be making these every week until I have enough for a quilt! I am also working hard on secret sewing! It is difficult with secret sewing because you REALLY want to share but cannot. Here is a very small sneak peek at the stack of lovely I am working on that will be released in the near future! And I could not resist making Hazel a new pair of pants using the scraps from a skirt I made combined with the binding from her quilt! All Robert Kaufman gorgeous! I used Aurifil thread to stitch these up in no time flat using the pattern from Anna Maria Horner's book Handmade Beginnings. What are you working on this week?
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My last classroom had a sensory room. It was basically a little room (about 6 ft. X 5 ft) that we painted the walls black and added a variety of sensory things. I made this sensory stand for the room, and bought a lot of materials for the room, including a disco ball, a variety of light shows, a black light, glow in the dark objects, textured posters, and much more. When I found out my new classroom doesn't have a closet or area for a sensory room, I was pretty bummed because I already have so many sensory objects that my students will LOVE. My solution was building this little tent/fort to have light shows and other sensory objects in. This fort would also be a great reading station or "calm-down" area. It was a little pricey to make, but totally worth it. I spent about $40 at Home Depot on the supplies for the frame and then about $25 on fabric at Joann's. Materials: Note: my fort is about 3.5 ft X 3.5 ft and is 4 ft. tall. You can make it bigger or smaller and adjust the lengths of your PVC pipes and fabric. I added links to the products I used because I know that the names of the supplies sound confusing. -40 ft. of 3/4 in. PVC pipe (here at Home Depot) -(8) 3/4 in. PVC 90-degree Slip X Slip Elbows (here at Home Depot) -(8) 3/4 in. Slip PVC fitting (here at Home Depot) -PVC pipe cutter (here at Home Depot) -PVC pipe cement (optional, but I will be gluing my fort together with the cement once I get it into my classroom) (here at Home Depot) -About 6.5 yards of fabric. (NOTE: Measure the sides and top of your fort and add about a yard to this measurement to allow for seams. I estimated my measurements and ended up not having enough fabric so I had to use old sheets to finish my project). -Sewing machine and supplies. Method: Note: This tutorial is pretty basic, the frame of the fort is easy to build if you just look at the pictures. -Cut 8 pieces of PVC pipe that are 3.5 ft long (the bottom and top of the fort) -Screw 1 PVC fitting into each 90-degree slip. -Then create two squares of PVC pipe by attaching the 3.5 ft. PVC pipes to the 90-degree slips. -Cut 4 pieces of PVC pipe that are 4 ft. long (the sides of the fort). -Attach the two squares with the 4 ft. pieces of PVC pipe. Your frame should now look like this: -Next you need to sew your curtains. -I made the front curtains with this tutorial. (Modifying the measurements of course) Also, instead of using one big curtain, I cut the curtain in half. Then slip the pocket of the curtain over the PVC pipe. -Next sew the sides and top of the fort. I sewed ONE long piece of fabric for the two sides (right next to the front) and the top of the fort. Make sure that you measure the size of the two sides and top of your fort before cutting and sewing. Mine measured 3.5 ft. X 11.5 ft. And I added 4 inches to the 11.5 ft. to created the folded pockets. I did this by sewing according to this diagram. -Put the sides and top onto the fort by inserting the PVC pipe into the little pockets you sewed. -Last, you need to sew the back of the fort. Measured the back of the fort and add 4 inches to the length. Fold the top and bottom over 2 inches and sew little pockets just as you did for the sides and top. Slide the PVC pipe into the pockets you sewed. And you're finished! If you have any questions, leave them in the comment box! I tried to be clear in the directions, but it was somewhat hard to explain. I'm happy to help if this tutorial isn't clear enough!
This listing is for the Iris Quilt PDF Pattern. This project is a great way to use what you already have in your stash - it works with fat quarters, a jelly roll, or scraps. The fat quarter and jelly roll options are both strip pieced, so this quilt comes together surprisingly fast. The pattern has directions for three sizes: Baby Size: 39" x 39" Lap Size: 59" x 69" Twin Size: 79" x 99" Instructions for queen and king sizes are available in an addendum to the pattern. Coloring sheets for each size of the pattern are available for free download here. To find out more about the Iris Quilt, head over to my blog. This pattern is a PDF and it will be sent to your email immediately after purchase. It has been tested by multiple pattern testers. Please contact me if you have any questions, comments, or if you would like to share a photo of your quilt with me!
A scrumptious sample of textured and foiled Tyvek. I am finally catching up with myself, have been in rather a headless chicken mod...
