Daisy Cottage fabric dress
21 Sep 2012
It is always fun to see our fabrics in unexpected places. What a cute Daisy Cottage dress.
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Project Design Team Wednesday~Halloween Apron
19 Sep 2012
Hi! I'm Melissa Mortenson from the Polkadot Chair blog! Today I'm sharing with you a tutorial for this very "batty" apron! Stop by my blog for a chance to win some Costume Clubhouse Fat Quarters and Gray Chevron Fabric!! I love Halloween! I thought it would be fun to have a cute apron to greet the trick or treaters this year. This apron is make from the amazing Riley Blake Chevrons (the small chevron) and the Costume Clubhouse line of fabric. This apron is fully lined, features 2 pockets and adjustable ties for the back and the neck ... ...read more
Swaddle Blanket
18 Sep 2012
Jamie from SunFlower Quilts has a tutorial to share on Cutting Corners College using flannel fabrics. It is a swaddle blanket, which would make a great gift for a new mom.
Click here to view the entire tutorial
Our Riley Blake flannels are so soft.......flannels are not just for babies, our family loves flannel blankets! They are the best for snuggling with the ones you love! ...read more
Our Riley Blake flannels are so soft.......flannels are not just for babies, our family loves flannel blankets! They are the best for snuggling with the ones you love! ...read more
Sitting Pretty pincushion
14 Sep 2012
Love this! I want a grown up version of this "Sitting Pretty" pincushion.
Kimber Mitchell designed this adorable pincushion for this week's pincushion club. She describes her pincushion as feminine and flirty, click here to view the entire tutorial. ...read more
Kimber Mitchell designed this adorable pincushion for this week's pincushion club. She describes her pincushion as feminine and flirty, click here to view the entire tutorial. ...read more
Project Design Team Wednesday~ Dresden Pocket Half Apron
12 Sep 2012
Today I'm sharing a tutorial for a new Half Apron Pattern, using the gorgeous Willow fabric collection by My Mind's Eye for Riley Blake Designs. I used the fabric prints as inspiration to create a Flower Dresden Pocket on each side and a little pleated detail down the center! If you have any questions leave a comment or feel free to email me at maureencracknell@hotmail.com. anytime!! Now let's get started!! What you'll need : : 4 - Willow prints measuring 4.5" x 18" from which you'll cut your Dresden pieces (you'll need 20 pattern ... ...read more
Cowboy Boot pincushion
07 Sep 2012
Howdy! All you cowgirls out there are going to love today's pincushion tutorial. Samantha Walker designer of Saddle Up fabric, used her designer cloth to create this adorable cowboy boot!
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Project Design Team Wednesday~Bow Pocket Tutorial
05 Sep 2012
If there is one thing that we like to make over at Simple Simon and Company it would be skirts.
(Lots and lots of skirts.)
We think that skirts are the perfect sewing project for anyone from beginners to advanced seamstresses and today we are sharing two simple ways to embellish any skirt.
Elizabeth and I will each be using some of Riley Blake's solid fabrics (they have some of the most delicious colors) with a detail from one of our favorite lines.
Elizabeth will be going first with her Bow Pocket Tutorial.
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Winner of Zoofari fat quarter bundle
04 Sep 2012
Hello everyone, I hope you had a fabulous weekend. I have enjoyed reading your comments about the "the best advice you ever got from a teacher". Thank you so much for sharing. Some were funny, some were a little sad (but motivating) and most were just good words to live by.
The winner of "best advice from a teacher" entry.
#45 "Don't forget to laugh." I think that bit of advice is priceless and sooo true.
by Patsters
August 31st, 2012 at 10:17 a.m.
*Winner chosen by random number generator.
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Best advice from a teacher
30 Aug 2012
The kids are back in school (OK I am trying not to be too excited about that) and time for the learning to begin. What is the best advice you ever got from a teacher?
Mine: Mrs. Anderson, my 8th grade Algebra teacher's advice given to the entire class.
"God gave you a brain, use it and don't always ask me for the answers"
Please share and we will draw a winner next Tuesday for a give-away of a fat quarter bundle of our new organic cotton fabric line of Zoofari.
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Project Design Team Wednesday~Pin it Pincushion!
29 Aug 2012
Supply List: 1 Red 4x6 piece 2 Gray 4x6 pieces, 14x3 strip, 7x3 strip Fusible Light Interfacing: 2 4x6 pieces, 14x3 strip, 7x3 strip Sew-on “hook and loop” Red thread Polyester filling optional: Silhouette Craft Cutter and Sewing Fabric Interfacing If you have the Silhouette Craft Cutter and you want to cut the “Pin it” with your machine send me an email at beckyucreate@gmail.com and I will send you the file. (I only have it saved as a Silhouette file though, not SVG) {You can also purchase one for $269.99 right now using the “Ucreate” promo code ... ...read more
Butterfly Pincushion
27 Aug 2012
The days are getting shorter and I can feel summer starting to slip away. So today I will enjoy the flowers.....everything is in bloom including my butterfly bush.
This bush attracts more than butterflies, it also attracts hummingbirds...but butterflies were the inspiration for my pincushion posted last Friday. Click here to visit Cutting Corners College to view the entire tutorial. Enjoy your last days of summer! ...read more
This bush attracts more than butterflies, it also attracts hummingbirds...but butterflies were the inspiration for my pincushion posted last Friday. Click here to visit Cutting Corners College to view the entire tutorial. Enjoy your last days of summer! ...read more
