Riley Blake Designs -- Cutting Corners: Category: Deonn Stott

Deonn Stott

Going in Circles!

Posted: 1 April 2013 at 6:01 a.m.

Let's make a Bullseye Baby Quilt!

Bullseye Baby Quilt
Featuring Riley Blake Designs' Basics, 45" x 45"

Welcome Spring with this easy-to-make colorful throw!

Course Instructor: Deonn @ Quiltscapes

Course Materials: Riley Blake Designs' Basics; solids, shades, gingham prints, dots, shuffle, crimp, etc. Use fat quarters, precuts or fabrics from your stash.

*Background ...

Zip It! Lesson I

Posted: 4 March 2013 at 6 a.m.

Zip it!
Riley Blake Designs ' Chevron Laminate Cotton

Have you ever been terrified by a zipper?? Ever found yourself using velcro, buttons, snaps, duct tape, anything to avoid having to install a zipper?

I have to admit, there was a time when I felt mocked by a zipper's little teeth and ...

UFO to GO ~ Portable Design Wall

Posted: 5 February 2013 at 1 p.m.

UFO to GO!

Made with Riley Blake Designs' Cotton Laminate fabric and "Sew Together" notions

by Deonn Stott of Quiltscapes

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What's a UFO? "Un-Finished Object"... or maybe an "Un-Fulfilled Opportunity"?

I think you are going to love making this quick portable design wall!

Use this project to lay out ...

Tableside Pressing Pad

Posted: 10 December 2012 at 10:18 a.m.

Let's make a customized mini pressing pad to keep next to the sewing machine!

Featuring Solid Pumpkin and Linen Basic Shade by RBD Designs,
plus a little Avignon by Emily Taylor for Riley Blake Designs.

Course Instructor:

Deonn Stott @ Quiltscapes

Course Supplies:

1 Fat Quarter

Two 8" squares (optional ...

A Simple Scissor Holder

Posted: 12 November 2012 at 12:01 a.m.

Here's a little "Snippet" from my Sewing Room.

Featuring RBD Cotton Dots, Mini Pom-Poms and Chevron Gros-Grain Ribbon (coming soon)!

Got a spare minute?
Let's make this simple Scissor Holder/Lanyard today!

Hi, Deonn here, with another quick project using a few scraps
and a couple of Riley ...

Rosebud Wristlet Pincushion

Posted: 2 November 2012 at 1 a.m.

A few supplies, a needle and thread. Such cuteness! Cute as a Button, that is!

Featuring Avignon by Emily Taylor for Riley Blake Designs
with coordinating SEW Together Accessories from Riley Blake Designs

SUPPLIES

One 2-1/2" x 21" strip (1/2 a Roly Poly Strip)

One 2" Button

6 ...

Paper~Piecing Basics

Posted: 8 October 2012 at 3 p.m.

F o o T St e P S to Successful Paper~Piecing

Paper-Pieced Hot Air Balloon Featuring Avignon by Emily Taylor for Riley Blake Designs

Course Instructor

Hi, Deonn Stott of Quiltscapes, here to show you one of my favorite techniques with an easy, step-by-step outline for this creative “piece-by-number” method of patchwork.

Course ...

I Still ♥ Appliqué! IV

Posted: 9 July 2012 at 6:15 a.m.

Lesson IV ~ Needle Turn Appliqué

Instructor: Deonn Stott

Course Description: Ever wonder how quilters get those intricate little pieces appliquéd onto quilts? Today's lesson may help to solve some of the mystery, and maybe give some clues for practical, portable, everyday quilting techniques.

We've explored several ...

I Love Appliqué - Lesson III

Posted: 10 June 2012 at 9 a.m.

Lesson III ~ Turned-Edge Appliqué Basics

Turned-edge applique

"TUXEDO COLLECTION" by DOODLEBUG for RILEY BLAKE DESIGNS
and "SUNDROP" Basic Shades by RBD

Course Instructor, Deonn Stott
I love sharing tips and tricks that make the process of quilting easier (and sometimes easier on the budget), which consequently makes quilting more satisfying and enjoyable ...

I {Heart} Applique II

Posted: 12 May 2012 at 8 a.m.

Lesson II ~ Chenille Appliqué Basics

Chenille Applique
Instructor
Hi, I'm Deonn, and I work/play/dream/design over at Quiltscapes.

This is a bonus tutorial, in a series of Appliqué lessons. Last Month's Raw Edge Machine Appliqué Basics can be found HERE. Next time, we'll explore freezer-paper methods.

I ...

Spring Chickens!

Posted: 2 March 2012 at 1 a.m.

Hi, there! I'm Deonn from Quiltscapes, and I spend a LOT of time in my sewing room. Maybe a little too much time, you be the judge. I especially love pincushions... chicken pincushions.

Right now, it's awful quiet around here...

...nobody here but us Chickens...

You may have ...

I ♥ Appliqué

Posted: 13 February 2012 at 9:30 a.m.

Lesson I ~ Raw-Edge Machine Appliqué Basics

I ♥ Applique

Love Birds by My Mind's Eye for Riley Blake Designs

Ap`pli`que´ = (ăp'lĭ-kā') Definition: Appliqué literally means "to put on" in French and is a technique used to decorate the surface of fabric by applying pieces of cut fabric by sewing ...

Quilted Pillow

Posted: 10 January 2012 at 6 a.m.

Quilted “Fat Quarter” Pillow

Fat Quarter Pillows Quilted Pillows featuring "Dainty Blossoms" by Carina Gardner for Riley Blake Designs

Course Instructor:

Hi, there! I'm Deonn @ Quiltscapes , back to share some quilty fun here at Cutting Corners. What a great way to start off the new year!

I ♥ Riley Blake Designs' fabric!

Always ...

Finishing School IV - Quilt it!

Posted: 13 December 2011 at 1 p.m.

Finishing School IV ~ Quilt it!

~ Quilted Pillow Topper featuring Sweet Nothings by Zoe Pearn for Riley Blake Designs ~

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the words,
"Layer, Baste, Quilt as Desired"??
The aim of our class today will help us recognize
the true value of these quilts we ...

Finishing School III - Border it!

Posted: 8 November 2011 at 1 a.m.

Finishing School III ~ Border it!

Sugar & Spice Mitered Border
Featuring Riley Blake Designs "Sugar & Spice" by the Quilted Fish

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Have you ever added a border to a quilt that looked ruffly, like cooked bacon?
How about a border that is sewn so tight, your quilt resembles a dome tent?
Let's talk ...

Finishing School II - Make it!

Posted: 11 October 2011 at 2:30 a.m.

Finishing School II ~ Make it!

Pieceful Beginnings

Featuring Riley Blake Designs "Sweet Nothings" by Zoe Pearn

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Make Your Quilt!
Due to the great response from last month's "Grow Your Quilt" Finishing School lesson of design options, we're going to change things up a bit, postpone our discussion about ...

Finishing School I - Design it!

Posted: 13 September 2011 at 11:30 a.m.

Finishing School I ~ Design it!
Layout * Setting * Sashing

"Pieceful Beginnings"

Sampler featuring Riley Blake Designs "Sweet Nothings" by Zoe Pearn

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
PRINTABLE INSTRUCTIONS
Design
Layout * Setting * Sashing
For today's "Quilting Basics" lesson we're going to grow a fabulous quilt!
Using the nine blocks from our "Building Blocks ...

Building Blocks III - FLYING GEESE

Posted: 9 August 2011 at 6 a.m.

Building Blocks III - FLYING GEESE

"Pieceful Beginnings"

New to quilting?
Want to try some quick, fun techniques?
Want to perfect your awesome skills?

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Third in this series of "Quilting Basics," this lesson's focus is all about multiple ways to make Flying Geese quilt block units. With the ...

Building Blocks II - TRIANGLES

Posted: 12 July 2011 at 3:30 p.m.

Building Blocks II - TRIANGLES

"Pieceful Beginnings"
Building Blocks II

New to quilting?
Want to try some quick, fun techniques?
Want to perfect your awesome skills?

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This series of Quilting Basics lessons explores basic quilt blocks used in nearly every pieced quilt. Gather a few of your favorite fabrics, follow along and ...

Building Blocks I - SQUARES

Posted: 14 June 2011 at 6 a.m.

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 ...

Start Quilting--Tips, Tricks & Tools

Posted: 10 May 2011 at 10:13 a.m.

Tips, Tricks & Tools

(Precision Piecing Pointers)

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Deonn
COURSE 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 ...

I May Be "Biased"....

Posted: 12 April 2011 at 2:08 p.m.

~ SEWING BASICS ~ BIAS BINDING ~

basket of binding

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COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Deonn Stott of Quiltscapes

Deonn

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 ...

Bloomin' Blossoms

Posted: 24 March 2011 at 4:13 p.m.

Bloomin' Blossoms for Spring

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 ...

Binding Basics Tutorial

Posted: 8 March 2011 at 10:55 a.m.

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 ...

Deonn Stott

Course Materials:

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