Riley Blake Designs Blog: Articles in March 2012

Articles in March 2012

Dainty Blossom's Couch Pincushion

Posted: 30 March 2012 at 1:29 p.m.

Today's pincushion is called Dainty Blossoms Couch Pincushion designed by Bree McElroy. And look how clever...it holds more than pins.

Perfect to set beside your sewing machine!

Visit Cutting Corners College and make one for yourself.

Project Design Team Wednesday~Laminate Shower Curtain

Posted: 28 March 2012 at 9 a.m.

Today's tutorial comes from our friend Char of

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Early last month I got the chance to explore the Riley Blake warehouse…and it was every bit as fabulous as you’d imagine. There were laminated cottons as far as the eye could see.

(Crappy cell phone pic)

I knew ...

Spring has Sprung

Posted: 26 March 2012 at 10:05 p.m.

There is something special about seeing the first crocuses pop out of ground.

Spring is in the air.

With spring.....comes spring cleaning.

Today's tutorial will help you organize.

Sara of Porcupine Quilts has designed this Children's Accessory Holder. Visit Cutting Corners College and take a look.

Western Star pincushion

Posted: 23 March 2012 at 1:36 p.m.

Howdy cowboys and cowgirls, check out this week's pincushion designed by Shelly Pagliai using Saddle Up Fabric.

Project Design Team Wednesday~Indoor Awning

Posted: 21 March 2012 at 9 a.m.

UNDER COVER

never looked sew good!

Materials needed:

Less than 1.5 yds for topper material ( same for backing)

No tools

Thread notions

And some lumber and felt pads.

If you have admired outdoor awnings as much as I, then you will love the ease of this indoor awning, that ...

Sew Together project

Posted: 19 March 2012 at 1:01 p.m.

Jackie White has a new tutorial on Cutting Corners College using our Sew Together products.

If you have a crafty child this would make a great project to do together.

New: Organic Cottons and Knits!

Posted: 17 March 2012 at 9 a.m.

Coming this Summer!

Check out this week's pincushion tutorial on Cutting Corners College. Melissa Mortenson is one of our Project Design team members and has used Fly a Kite fabric for this patchwork pincushion. Adorable.

We also want to let you know that Tam of Sew Dang Cute is having a- give-away ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Laminated Scalloped Tablecloth

Posted: 14 March 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hi there!!

I'm Jen from Tatertots & Jello. I'm a mom of 4 and I love to share creative ideas and tutorials on my site. I am thrilled to be on the Riley Blake Design Team. And, to tell you the truth, I'm also a little intimidated to ...

Farm Fresh baby book!

Posted: 13 March 2012 at 10:50 a.m.

Check out this adorable baby book made out of Farm Fresh fabric designed by Danny of Mommy for Reals.

This is only one of the pages from the book. You can tell that this is made by a quilter because when you flip each page there is a new quilt ...

Chenille Appique Basics

Posted: 12 March 2012 at 9:37 a.m.

Deonn Stott WOWS us again with today's tutorial,

Chenille Appliqué Basics on Cutting Corners College.

Learn how to make your own Chenille that can be appliqued to a pillow, quilt or anything that needs a little pizazz.

Plus our friends at Fabric Shop Network have been busy making ...

Triangular Log Cabin Pincushion Tutorial

Posted: 9 March 2012 at 11:05 a.m.

Today's pincushion is by Jeni of In Color Order and is called Triangular Log Cabin Pincushion using Woodland Tails fabric.

Visit Cutting Corners College to see the entire tutorial.

Project Design Team Wednesday~Embellished Hoodie Tutorial

Posted: 7 March 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hi, my name is Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage Mama and I am so excited to be part of the Riley Blake Designs Project Design Team! I was thrilled when they invited me to be part of the group and I still can't believe that I am here sharing ... ...read more