Riley Blake Designs -- Cutting Corners: Recent Blog Articles

the "it's a cinch" skirt

28 Jun 2011

The "It's a Cinch" Skirt Printer Friendly Version Jessica Christian

Hey all you fabric lovers out there! (yes, you!) I'm Jess, from Craftiness is not Optional, and I am thrilled to be here with a fun skirt tutorial for Riley Blake! I adore all their fabric lines and this one jumped out at me to become a skirt-I used fabric from the Sew Cherry line, and the fantastic grosgrain polka dot fabric is from RB as well. The double layered skirt with the fun cinched top layer is so easy to make-whip one up for the little girl ... ...read more

Wild West Girls Quilt Tutorial

21 Jun 2011

'Wild West Girls' Quilt Tutorial Instructor Karen Maxwell Printer Friendly PDF instructions Template 1 Template 2 Template 3 Template 4 Wild West Girls quilt

Hi, my name is Karen Maxwell and I'm delighted to share my 'Wild West Girls' quilt tutorial with you. Wishing there was a boys' version of this quilt? Go visit my blog for the boys templates! I blog at www.lisnaweary-quilts.blogspot.com, so pop over and say hello! Make sure to print all four templates for this pattern. Course Materials 1 1/2yds Pina Colada (plain cream) 1/2 yd Brown Cowboy Paisley 1/2yd Pink Cowboy Plaid ... ...read more

Building Blocks I - SQUARES

14 Jun 2011

Building Blocks "Pieceful Beginnings" Building Blocks Sampler

42" x 42" Quilt Along "Sweet Nothings" Sampler New to quilting? Want to try some quick, fun techniques? Want to perfect your awesome skills? Over the next three months, we’ll explore basic quilt blocks used in nearly every pieced quilt. Gather a few of your favorite fabrics, follow along and you’ll have enough blocks to make a fabulous quilt! Later we’ll follow up with “Finishing School” lessons on setting, sashing, borders and how to “grow” your quilt to any size you’d like. Are you ready?? Let’s quilt!! COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Deonn @ Quiltscapes ... ...read more

Fabric Embroidery Hoops Tutorial

07 Jun 2011

Fabric Embroidery Hoops Tutorial Instructor

Instructor: Angela Ellsworth Printable PDF Instructions Hi, I’m Angela Ellsworth from the blog AgedSimplicity.blogspot.com. I also have a handmade shop on etsy called minimoments.etsy.com and a vintage shop called Agedsimplicity.etsy.com. I love to create! And I especially love simple, quick projects. If you’re the same way, you’ve got to try this project. It’s fun, simple and a great way to use fabric scraps! And once you understand the basics you can embellish your embroidery hoop to fit your home’s décor. Materials List: Wooden Embroidery ... ...read more

"Hair Ring" Headband Tutorial

30 May 2011

Hello again! It is I, Amanda Herring, from The Quilted Fish. I am back again to share another fun tutorial with you. This is a SUPER easy and really customizable pattern. My favorite kind!

I have named this pattern "Hair Ring" because of my last name....Herring. Get it?? Do ya? Huh? Huh? I love funny names. They make me smile! Okay, let's get to it! Here is what you will need: Two 4” x 10” pieces of fabric (I like to use two different fabrics so that the headband is reversible) One 6” x 2 1/2” strip ... ...read more

Mother - Daughter Sugar & Spice Matching Aprons

24 May 2011

Mother – Daughter Sugar & Spice Aprons ---printer friendly version--- COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Sally from Sally’s Angelworks Mother-Daughter Sugar and Spice Matching Aprons

Mother-Daughter Sugar and Spice Matching Aprons

COURSE MATERIALS: 1.5 yards - one patterned fabric - C6112 Red- Sugar & Spice - Sugar Floral 1 yard - coordinating patterned fabric - C6113 Blue- Sugar & Spice - Sugar Dots 1 yard - semi-solid fabric - C6115 Red- Sugar & Spice - Sugar Floral .5 yard - solid fabric - C100-32 Bleached Denim D rings (one pair) Embroidery Thread & needle Straight pins Iron Optional: 2 - 1 ½” pins for flower embellishment Ruffler foot attachment FASTURN fabric tube turning kit (Worth it!!) CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS: MOTHER’s Apron: Skirt: 22”x24” – Red Sugar Floral fabric Top: cut 2 – 16 ... ...read more

Daydream's Reversible Apron

17 May 2011

Ready for a super cute, fast, & easy project? Here you go! What you'll need: Two *17 X 22" rectangles of cute Riley Blake fabric. The bright, fun fabric for the apron pictured is made from the Daydream line. {*If you'd like to make your apron a little bit smaller/larger just adjust your rectangles in Step 2 to the size you'd like.} 5 pieces of 8.5 X 11" paper to make quick pattern pieces. Ribbon: 1 inch wide and 80" long. This will be used for the ties in the back. Fabric for pockets & Ribbon {Optional ... ...read more

Start Quilting--Tips, Tricks & Tools

10 May 2011

Tips, Tricks & Tools(Precision Piecing Pointers) Sewing tools

PRINTER FRIENDLY INSTRUCTIONSCOURSE INSTRUCTOR: Deonn Stott of Quiltscapes The following are some of my best tips and tricks that make quilting so satisfying and enjoyable! Whether you are just getting started on your quilting journey, or are an experienced quilter, this tutorial may help improve your sewing techniques, save time and energy, and help you to perfect the elements of beautiful quiltmaking. COURSE SUPPLIES:Accuracy begins with the basics: Good tools, taking time to cut accurately, and using the best materials you can find and afford (sewing machine in good working order, iron and ... ...read more

Stacked Circles Fabric Flower

03 May 2011

Stacked Circles Fabric Flower Printer-Friendly Instructions Instructor: Sara Christensen

Hello, I’m Sara Christensen from the blog My Fabric Obsession. I also have an online fabric shop called Flannel Queen. I love to sew, but I don’t like unfinished projects. As a result, I tend to only do super easy and fast projects. The Stacked Circles Fabric Flower definitely falls in that category. I am so happy to share this fun tutorial with you! I have to warn you, though…these flowers are addicting! You’ll want to add them to everything! Materials list: Needle Coordinating Thread Fabric Scraps ... ...read more

"Oh So Sweet" Patchwork Dress

26 Apr 2011

"Oh So Sweet" Patchwork Dress Printer Friendly Instructions Instructor: Alicia Hedrick

Hello everyone, I'm Alicia Hedrick from Kaylie's Closet, and I am so excited to be here sharing my dress tutorial with you today. I am a self professed hobby horse, who enjoys doing anything and everything craft related, so hosting this tutorial is right up my alley! I hope you enjoy this tutorial, and have a wonderful time creating it for that special little girl in your life! Materials: 12 Fat Quarters of Riley Blake "Sweet Divinity" 1 yd. White Cotton Muslin (for dress lining) Dress Pattern ... ...read more