Riley Blake Designs Blog: Category: Project Design Team Wednesday

Project Design Team Wednesday

Project Design Team Wednesday~Patriotic Pillows

Posted: 22 May 2013 at midnight

Hi there Riley Blake readers!!

patriotic pillows from tatertots and jello

I'm here sharing a super easy idea that I made for the Fourth of July!!

red white and blue pillows from tatertots and jello

I thought it would be fun to take a light/beach blue and red for a little different alternative to the traditional ... ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~French Country Cafe Curtain

Posted: 15 May 2013 at 12:40 a.m.

Budget Conscious?

Then you may love this idea for indoor or outdoor DECOR.

I LOVE GINGHAM, so much so, I have started

collecting RED GINGHAM dishes ( Dillards) ....I have quite a few gifted pieces

for our outdoor cafe....

SOOOOO when RBD came out with their very fresh collection, I could ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Scalloped Envelope Clutch

Posted: 1 May 2013 at midnight

Hi, I'm Lindsay from The Cottage Mama and I'm thrilled to be back sharing my Project Design Team Tutorial today!

To be honest with you, it was really hard to choose what fabric to use for today's tutorial as there are so many great prints right now ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Tumbler Quilt

Posted: 24 April 2013 at 12:19 a.m.

Hello fabric friends. I'm Amy Smart and I like to share my quilt-making/fabric-hoarding adventures at my blog, Diary of a Quilter. Today I am going to share a tutorial for creating a simple variation on a traditional patchwork quilt, using a shape traditionally called "tumblers". This pattern is ...

"Sunnies" Sunglasses Case Tutorial

Posted: 17 April 2013 at 7 a.m.

Hi! It's Melissa from the Polka Dot Chair Blog. Today I'm going to be sharing with you a tutorial on how to make this fun little sunglasses case.

There are two things you should know about me 1) I ALWAYS have a pair of sunglasses with me, I ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Indie Chic Circle Quilt

Posted: 3 April 2013 at midnight

Hello Riley Blake friends!

Today we (the girls from over at Simple Simon and Co) are happy to be here sharing a quilt that we had so much fun making. Recently we've had quilts on our minds and this is one that liZ made (with the help of her ...

project Design Team Wednesday~Hanging Car Pockets

Posted: 27 March 2013 at midnight

I have a little boy. Which also means I have little cars scattered around the bedroom floor. I figured out a way to both organize the cars and keep them off the floor: Hanging Car Pockets. These pockets are awesome because it hangs inside his closet door and he actually ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Hanging Car Pockets

Posted: 27 March 2013 at midnight

Project Design Team Wednesday~Pelmet Box Window Makeover!

Posted: 20 March 2013 at midnight

Hi RBD! I'm Nikkala from The Crafting Chicks and I'm so excited to show how I gave my kitchen window a make over in 20 minutes and for $5! We've painted our kitchen cabinets, the walls, and replaced the light above the sink but something was still ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~ Shagg It Rug

Posted: 6 March 2013 at midnight

Hello RBD gatherers and project makers....

I am pleased to be here today to show you where my mind sometimes wander...

Today or rather weeks ago it wandered into gingham and flannel land!

I have had a love affair with gingham for as long as I can remember, mix that ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Fabric Covered Inspiration Board

Posted: 27 February 2013 at 1 a.m.

Hi! I'm Jen from Tatertots and Jello and I am so thrilled to be on the Riley Blake Design Team!

I am working on a big Craft Room/Office Redo at my house. And one of the main projects I wanted to tackle was a BIG inspiration board. I ... ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~Knot Dress Tutorial

Posted: 20 February 2013 at midnight

Hi there! I'm Lindsay from The Cottage Mama and I'm excited to be back sharing my project design team tutorial for the Easy Knot Dress.

I love an easy sundress, don't you? It's still pretty cold and snowy around here in Chicago, but I'm already ... ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~Monogram Baby Quilt

Posted: 12 February 2013 at 11:07 p.m.

Hello fellow fabric lovers! My name is Amy Smart and I write about my fabric addiction adventures at a blog called Diary of a Quilter. I'm so excited to get to be a part of the Riley Blake Design team and share my first team tutorial with you today ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~ Simple Chevron Throw

Posted: 6 February 2013 at midnight

Hello! I'm Melissa from the Polka Dot Chair Blog! Today I'm going to be sharing with you how to make this simple quilted throw. Be sure to stop by and say "hello" today, because I'm giving away a Chevron Fat Quarter Bundle on my blog! One of ... ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~Polka Dot Pillow Sham

Posted: 30 January 2013 at 7 a.m.

Hi! I'm Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmade a proud member of the Riley Blake Design Team!! Today I'm sharing a tutorial for a Rugby Stripe Pillow Sham using just a few of Riley Blake's wonderful basics, Cotton Dots and Solid fabric. If you have any questions feel ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Easy Tiered Skirt

Posted: 22 January 2013 at 11:11 p.m.

Hi everyone, it's Simple Simon and Co. and we are back today with an easy but especially darling skirt today that we have seen all over children's clothing websites selling for lots of money. But instead of spending lots of money, we are are here today to teach ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~ Rolie Polie Raggedy Skirt

Posted: 16 January 2013 at midnight

Skirts are the easiest thing to design and sew. If ever I want to boost my sewing confidence I make a skirt. That is how this tutorial for the Rolie Polie Raggedy Skirt came to be…I needed a confidence booster. :)
I love the edges of the rolie polie strips ... ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~ Padded Gadget Cover

Posted: 2 January 2013 at midnight

Happy New Year, friends!

It’s Char here from Crap I’ve Made and I’m excited to kick off 2013’s Project Design Team tutorials!

Did Santa bring you a new gadget for Christmas? You know, an iPad/Kindle/Nook/tablet/whateverthecraptheycallthem?

Are you worried about it getting scratched ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~ I M Happy

Posted: 26 December 2012 at midnight

Last week I was in a department store when I witnessed

a mini tamper tantrum from a very spirited 3 year old.

Her Mumm scolded her firmly but gently...

"Emma, be happy, it's Christmas"

Well wee Emma, stomped her feet, and with such a frown,

bellowed out " I M ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Coloring Book Caddies

Posted: 5 December 2012 at 12:58 p.m.

Today Becky from The Crafting Chicks is sharing a darling Coloring Book Caddie ... Wouldn't these be great for Christmas gifts?

I don't know about you, but my girls LOVE to color. They can stay busy for hours coloring. Yes, it's a mothers dream...them doing something creative ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Ruby Lou Bag

Posted: 27 November 2012 at 6:49 p.m.

Hi There! It's Melissa from the Polka Dot Chair blog and Fourteen May. I'm excited to be sharing with you another tutorial as part of Riley Blake's Design Team.

I decided to make a simple little bag, one that I think would be perfect for a little ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Reusable Christmas Bags

Posted: 13 November 2012 at 7:12 p.m.

At Christmas each year we have a tradition that our kids can open one present on Christmas Eve, which is always a new, sparkling set of pajamas for Christmas morning pictures. It's a fun tradition and the kids love it....but it has always been a hassle finding those ... ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~Flannel Christmas Nightgown

Posted: 6 November 2012 at 6:35 p.m.

Supply List:

2 yds Riley Blake Design Santa’s Workshop Flannel

1 package of double fold red fleece bias tape

14 inches of 1/2” wide elastic

Nightgown with Raglan Sleeves to create pattern

First of all, I have not sewn with a commercial pattern…yet. I just create my ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Party Dress and Bow Tie

Posted: 31 October 2012 at midnight

Hi! I'm Nikkala, one of the 5 Crafting Chicks! We are excited to be joining the fabulous ladies on the Design Team here at Riley Blake!

A few months ago we added a little dolly to our family! It has been fun to have a baby girl to dress ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Heating Pad Cover

Posted: 17 October 2012 at 9:30 a.m.

I love heating pads... I suppose it brings back memories

when my wee cuddle bugs would come by the bed with

"it hurts" and my response would always be..

"let's make it all better".

I would dress them warm, dish up their favourite chicken noodle

soup and tuck a ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Super Simple Rag Quilt

Posted: 10 October 2012 at 8:07 a.m.

Hi Riley Blake readers!!

It's Jen from Tatertots & Jello. I am learning so much being a member of the Riley Blake Design Team. My sister had a baby this summer and I was so exited to make her a quilt for her baby shower. I had never made a ... ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~Scrappy Ruffle Headband

Posted: 3 October 2012 at midnight

I'm excited to be back here again at Riley Blake Designs. Today I'm sharing a tutorial for the Scrappy Ruffle Headband Tutorial. This headband is made from Riley Blake Fabrics (The Sweetest Thing) and Sew Together Trims and Buttons. These headbands come together in no time with very ... ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~Scrappy Improv Wall Hanging

Posted: 26 September 2012 at midnight

scrappy improv wall hanging

Looking for something to make with your leftover scraps of fabric? This simple project transforms leftover bits and pieces of fabric and makes a completely unique wall hanging out of an improvised log cabin quilt block. It's ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Halloween Apron

Posted: 19 September 2012 at midnight

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 ... ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~ Dresden Pocket Half Apron

Posted: 12 September 2012 at midnight

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 ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Bow Pocket Tutorial

Posted: 5 September 2012 at midnight

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 ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Pin it Pincushion!

Posted: 29 August 2012 at midnight

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 ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Ombre Herringbone Quilt

Posted: 22 August 2012 at midnight

Tam of Sew Dang Cute back again to share with you my final design team project. I came up with this idea several months ago, and even got the fabric to make it back in April, but life got so busy that I didn’t get it done – until now ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Laminate Cafe

Posted: 8 August 2012 at 9 a.m.

Good Morning - introducing

my Laminate CAFE...

Big Thanks to Riley Blake Designs

#1 for making a laminate I absolutely love to work with

#2 the opportunity to share with you my designs

Today I would like to share this laminate tablecloth

with an easy way to string your casing!

It ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Fat Quarter Tote

Posted: 25 July 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hi, my name is Lindsay Wilkes from The Cottage Mama and I'm back with an easy afternoon project called the 'Fat Quarter Tote'. I fell in love with the fabric line, 'Seaside', by Riley Blake Designs the first time I saw it at quilt market back almost 9 months ... ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~Willow Improv Log Cabin Quilt

Posted: 18 July 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hi everyone! Today we've got a FABULOUS tutorial from

Heather Jones

www.oliveandollie.com

Hi! Thanks for joining for my newest project for the Riley Blake Design Team. I've come up with an easy quilt project for you, featuring one of my favorite types of blocks: the ... ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~ Dresden Burst Baby Quilt

Posted: 11 July 2012 at 5:32 p.m.

Hi There!!

It's Melissa Mortenson again from the Polkadot Chair blog. I'm very excited to be sharing with you my latest project for the Riley Blake Design Team.

For this months project, I decided to make a baby quilt. I love Dresden Blocks but didn't want to ... ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~ Seaside and Chevron Picnic Quilt

Posted: 4 July 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hi! I'm Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmade and I am SO excited to be a part of the Riley Blake Design Team!! Today I'm sharing a tutorial for a Hand-tied Picnic Beach Quilt using a simple patchwork of Riley Blake's new Seaside Collection for the quilt top ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~ PVC Lemonade Stand

Posted: 27 June 2012 at 9 a.m.

A few weeks ago Elizabeth and I took a whirl wind one day trip to the LA fashion district. It was so much fun but at the end of the day we were worn out!

As we sat in the airport waiting for our late flight we talked about the ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Raggedy Scallop Baby Quilt

Posted: 20 June 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hi, it’s Becky at Ucreate again. I love being here and sharing my latest creation with you.

This month I used the Riley Blake fabric Apple of My Eye and made a Raggedy Scallop Baby Quilt with a full tutorial just for you. ENJOY!

Let’s get started!
Supply ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Simple Basket Liners

Posted: 13 June 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hi everyone! I’m Tam from Sew Dang Cute, and I’m thrilled to be back here to share another tutorial with you.

Last time I made a quilt, so this time I wanted to do something a little more simple, and went with basket liners.

My son’s toys ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Bohemian Skirt

Posted: 6 June 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hi. I'm Char from

Today I am sharing a super easy skirt tutorial using Lila Tueller's new

Bohemian Festival fabric .

First you'll want to measure the waist of the intended wearer. Determine the finished length you want the skirt to be.

Yardage requirements

Provided the waist of ...

Project Design Team Wednesday: Clothes Peg Bag

Posted: 30 May 2012 at 8:18 a.m.

For years we lived in a Metropolitan city whereby clothes lines of any kind

were strictly forbidden.

When we moved to wine country, one of the first things I asked...

"can we have a clothes line?" It would have been a deal breaker

if the answer had been NO.

I ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~The Lolly Dolly Pillow

Posted: 16 May 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hi, I'm Lindsay from The Cottage Mama and I'm thrilled to be back with you again today sharing my most recent design team project. Deciding which fabric line to use for this tutorial was so darn difficult as I wanted to use just about all of the new ... ...read more

Project Design Team Wednesday~Easy Custom Curtains and Valance

Posted: 9 May 2012 at 9 a.m.

Easy Custom Curtains and Valance

This easy window treatment will look great in any little girl’s room. Switch out the fabrics to make it a perfect custom project for a little boy’s room, too!

All seams, unless noted, are ¼”. Please ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Retro Travel Bag

Posted: 2 May 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hi there!!! I'm Melissa Mortenson of the Polkadot Chair blog and fourteen may sewing patterns. I'm so excited to share with you this tutorial for my Retro inspired travel bag.....

did you notice... it's made from Laminated Chevron Fabric???? Oh- be still my heart love that laminated ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~ Chevron Tote Bag Tutorial

Posted: 25 April 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hi! I'm Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmade and I am SO excited to be a part of the Riley Blake Design Team!! Today I'm sharing a tutorial for a Quilted Chevron Tote bag using very simple instructions and Riley Blake's new Chevron fabric collection. This step by ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Tooth Fairy Pillow

Posted: 18 April 2012 at 5 a.m.

Today we are sharing a simple but cute project for any little girl in your life. A little doll tooth fairy pillow which can hold teeth and a little something that the tooth fairy brings in return. It is a PERFECT project for all experience levels...and if this is ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~High Chair Makeover

Posted: 11 April 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hey fellow fabric lovers, I am Becky from Ucreate here again to share my latest project with you.

You know how when a high chair is handed down from child to child and it starts to look pretty nasty. The padding gets worn, the belt straps are not even worth ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Peak Hour Quilt

Posted: 4 April 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hi I’m Tam of Sew Dang Cute.

I’m excited to be here today sharing with you my
Chevron Peak Hour Quilt.

I absolutely LOVE the new fabric line Peak Hour! It’s so cute and the colors are perfect for my son’s nursery.

Did you know that ...

Project Design Team Wednesday~Laminate Shower Curtain

Posted: 28 March 2012 at 9 a.m.

Today's tutorial comes from our friend Char of

~
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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Design Team Wednesday~Modern Log Cabin Pillow Cover

Posted: 29 February 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hello! I'm Heather Jones of www.oliveandollie.com. I am so excited to share my first project as a member of Riley Blake's Design Team with you today! We'll be making a fun Modern Log Cabin pillow cover with an envelope closure using some of Carina Gardner ...

Design Team Wednesday~Doll Sleeping Bag and Pillow Tutorial

Posted: 22 February 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hello! My name is Melissa Mortenson and I blog over at www.polkadotchair.com. I am extremely excited to be a part of the Riley Blake Design team and to be sharing my first project with you today.

Today I'm going to show you how to make this fun ... ...read more

Design Team Wednesday~Nursery Floor Pillow Tutorial

Posted: 15 February 2012 at 9 a.m.

Fly A Kite Nursery Floor Pillow Tutorial

Hi! I'm Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmade and I am SO excited to be a part of the Riley Blake Design Team!! Today I'm sharing a tutorial for a kite themed nursery floor pillow using Riley Blake's new Fly A Kite collection by October Afternoon. This step ... ...read more

Design Team Wednesday~Simple Spring Skirts

Posted: 8 February 2012 at 9 a.m.

One reason that Liz and I started our blog was to show everyone that if we could sew, then basically anyone could. We sometimes feel like we are living out Gusteau's line from the movie Ratatouille, when he said, "Anyone can cook!"

But we have changed it to "Anyone ...

Design Team Wednesday~Notebook Folder Tutorial

Posted: 1 February 2012 at 9 a.m.

Hi there, I am Becky from Ucreate . I am so excited to be a part of the Riley Blake Design Team.

This year I look forward to sharing some great tutorials with you using the amazing fabric of Riley Blake Designs . This month I chose some fabric from the Dainty ...

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