Riley Blake Designs -- Cutting Corners: Recent Blog Articles

Sweet Nothings iPad Carrier Bag

19 Apr 2011

Sweet Nothings iPad Carrier Bag (Click here for printer friendly instructions) Hi Everyone, I am so happy to be here to share this tutorial today. My name is Julie Dueck and you might know me from The Intrepid Thread. This is the second time I have been invited to share with you and I am so honored to be here.

Course Materials: From Sweet Nothings by Zoe Pearn 1/4 yd C5005SN-Multi Sweet Dots Cotton 1/4 yd C5002SN-Pink Sweet Swirls Cotton 1/4 yd C5000SN-Red Sweet Main Cotton 1/2 yd C5003SN-Green Sweet Diamonds Cotton 1/4 yd D5001-Cream ... ...read more

I May Be "Biased"....

12 Apr 2011

~ SEWING BASICS ~ BIAS BINDING ~ basket of binding

PRINTER FRIENDLY INSTRUCTIONS COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Deonn Stott of Quiltscapes Here is my favorite "cinnamon roll" method to make bias strips. Use whenever you need to bind a curve on any unfinished edge: quilt, jacket, armhole, apron, or make your own bias tape. COURSE SUPPLIES for QUILT BINDING: Rotary Cutting Supplies: Mat, Ruler, Rotary Blade Fabric: Binding gives a defining edge to your quilt or garment. I recommend using tone on tone, solids, or small motif, check, stripe or plaid. Basically, avoid large prints, stripes or florals for best results.BIAS BINDING YARDAGE CHARTCrib size (40 x ... ...read more

Sweet Nothings Scarf

05 Apr 2011

Sweet Nothings Scarf Printer Friendly Instructions Instructor: Jackie White

Hi, I'm Jackie from Jackie's Art Quilts. I am addicted to anything fabric related. My passion right now is 3D art quilts and clothing I make myself. I could fill up this whole tutorial about how much I love Riley Blake fabrics, but I think I will show you just how much fun their fabric is. I am going to show you how to make a wonderful scarf to wear. My closet is full of scarves that I throw on over a T shirt or long sleeve shirt. Scarves ... ...read more

A Stroll Down Penny Lane

28 Mar 2011

Hi, my name is Melissa Corry and this is my first Cutting Corners tutorial!! I am so very excited!! I just loved working with these amazing fabrics and the Penny Lane line is just adorable!! I hope you enjoy this tutorial of A Stroll Down Penny Lane and Happy Quilting to all! And if you get a chance, stop by my usual stomping grounds at www.happyquiltingmelissa.blogspot.com I love visitors :) Do you just love this quilt?? Do you have someone special in mind to make it for? Then click on over to Burgundy Buttons where Leah has created ... ...read more

Bloomin' Blossoms

24 Mar 2011

Bloomin' Blossoms for Spring project

PRINTER FRIENDLY INSTRUCTIONS Course Instructor: Deonn Stott of Quiltscapes Course Description: Make this fun, fresh-cut flower table topper to brighten your day! Course Materials / Cut List for Table Topper: Flower: 1 Fat Quarter 4 - 4-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles (save remainder for scallops) Flower Center, accent color: 1 - 2-1/2" square Background/Sashing: 1/8 yard 3 - 1-1/2" x width of fabric strips Subcut into: 12 - 1-1/2" squares 2 - 1-1/2" x 11" strips 2 - 1-1/2" x 13" strips Border: 1/4 yard 2 - 3-1/2" x 13" rectangles 2 - 3-1/2 ... ...read more

The Game is On!

15 Mar 2011

Hello! My name is Amanda Herring and I am so excited to share a tutorial with you today. I am a designer for Riley Blake and I design under the name The Quilted Fish. I am excited that Sugar and Spice, my newest line, has arrived and that there are 7 (that's right, I said 7!!) laminate fabrics in this line! And, let me just say, these are the finest laminates on the market. I love the way you can fold them and they don't crease or scar. It is just lovely! I have made a special project ... ...read more

Binding Basics Tutorial

08 Mar 2011

BINDING LESSON - Photo Tutorial French fold binding with hand-stitched finish

Printer Friendly Instructions Course Instructor: Deonn Stott of Quiltscapes Course Materials: Un-bound quilt Binding Strips* Sewing Machine Laytex gloves (optional but very helpful) Scissors, Pins, Seam Ripper (lets be optimistic!) *French double-fold cross-grain binding is my favorite method to bind a quilt. I use 2" strips cut the width of fabric, and join with mitered seams to distribute bulk. The folded binding is stitched to the front side of the quilt using a 1/4" seam allowance, with raw edges aligned (greatest invention ever: 1/4" sewing machine foot!); corners are mitered, and binding is hand-stitched ... ...read more

Feeling Groovy Cuff Bracelet

18 Feb 2011

Course Instructor: Julie from Sew Jewely Hi Everyone! I am Julie from Sew Jewely, you might also know me as one of The Quilted Fish Creative Consulting Team members. I am so happy to be here to bring you this groovy button bracelet tutorial. Here is a printer friendly version for you as well. Cuff Bracelet Finished

Feeling Groovy Cuff Bracelet Tools: Scissors Pencil Permanent Marker Paper Straight Pin Needle Sewing Machine Iron Supplies: Scraps of fabric. I used Feeling Groovy by Doodlebug 1- Cuff bracelet 12- ½ inch (#20) covered button blanks 5- ¾ inch (#30) covered button blanks 1- 1 1/2 inch ... ...read more

Hanging Topiary

31 Jan 2011

Girly Fun!! Hanging Topiary Course instructor: Benay Derr Bring life to any little girls room with these adorable statement pieces.

Supply List: Small Topiary -(4) pkgs Hot Pink Crocheted Flowers by Sew Together (3 ct.)-(4) pkgs Light Pink Crocheted Flowers by Sew Together (3 ct.) -(4) pkgs White Crocheted Flowers by Sew Together (3 ct.)-(1) pkg Hot Pink Boutique Buttons by Doodlebug (20 ct.)-(1) pkg Light Pink Boutique Buttons by Doodlebug (20 ct.)-(1) Fat quarter Pink Quite Contrary Gingham by My Mind’s Eye-(1) 5 inch Styrofoam Ball-(1) pkg of Decorative Straight Pins (100 ... ...read more

Snuggly All Star 2 Strip Quilt

21 Jan 2011

Snuggly All Star 2 Strip Quilt For a printer friendly version of this pattern click here.

Course Instructor: Course Materials 11 6" X 45" wide Cotton Fashion Fabric strip 1/2 yard 45" wide fabric for Binding 1 2/3 yds 45” inch wide fabric for backing 45" X 60" thin batting such as Warm and Natural 1 can of temporary fabric adhesive our favorite is 505 Spray and Fix All Purpose Thread in a color to match your backing Instructions Step One: Preparing Backing and Batting 1. Lay batting on a flat surface – a nice large table or the ... ...read more