Hi all!

My name is Erin Davis, and I blog over at Sew at Home Mummy.  Today I'll be sharing a tutorial for DIY oven mitts and matching hot pads! This is a great way to spruce up and accessorize your kitchen with everyday must-haves. The hot pads ...

Eye of the Modern

36” x 48”

Hi!  My name is Jackie from Jackie’s Art Quilts.  I am back with a fun modern wall hanging using fabric from ‘One For The Boys’ by Zoe Pearn.

 Material:

2.5 yards of Whisper White   (C100-02) includes backing

3/8 yard of ...

Hello, everyone! I am Denise Russell (www.piecedbrain.com), and I am so excited to share this tutorial with you!

Guess how I am getting ready for the Winter Season! By making colorful items for my house, so when the days turn grey I can focus on the colors all ...

HI, I am Jackie from Jackie's Art Quilts, back with another fantastic tutorial on embellishments.   This one is a favourite of many - Pom Poms!

Riley Blake has an absolutely stunning assortment of them.  They actually have 'Baby, Mini, Regular and Jumbo Pom poms'.  How amazing is that?

What I ...

Hi, it's me, Tracy from 3LittleBrds! I am back to share a little project I did recently.

Normally, I don't let people look in my fridge. It is pretty on the outside, but I have two boys and a hubby that never put things back in the same ...

Hello!  My name is Wendy Sheppard from Ivory Spring, and I am most excited to be sharing with you a couple of pillow projects using the panel print and companion fabrics from The Simple Life collection!  [Disclaimer: This pillow project requires basic piecing knowledge.]

 [Image source: Screen shot from Riley ...

Refinish your Old Kitchen Stools into a Trendy Accessory

by: Jessica Ouzts

I wanted to add Kitchen stools to the bar in my kitchen, but I didn’t want to spend a lot of money, and I love DIY projects. The Riley Blake Laminates are perfect for this ...

Hi there, I am Jackie from Jackie's Art Quilts!

Today I am going to show you how to make this scrumptious looking cupcake pincushion.   Warning:  You will not be able to make just one.   These are the best for gift giving, create with children, and just to have fun ...

Christmas Countdown Chain

A tutorial using Santa’s Workshop
Riley Blake Designs

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Course Instructor: Bree McElroy from Distant Pickles (www.distantpickles.blogspot.com)

Fabric Line: ' Santa’s Workshop ' by Doodlebug Designs for Riley Blake Designs

Course Materials:

20 total strips (3”xWidth of Fabric) or One Rollie ...

You've always wanted to make one of those addorable table toppers but thought it was too hard,

Now's your chance to show everyone that you can do it!!!!!

I deigned this table runner patter for one of the many classes I teach.  If you'd like me to ...

Puppy Park Placemat and Party Collar

Hello!  I am Sara from over at Porcupine Quilts.  I am super excited to be back again on Cutting Corners University.  Today I am bringing you a tutorial for a little placemat to use under your dog's bowl to catch all those drips ...

Lesson III ~ Turned-Edge Appliqué Basics

"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 ...

Hello!  It is Jackie from Jackie's Art Quilts.  I am going to show you one of the most versatile embellishments on the market today.   Yet crazy as it may be, many people don't know all the wonderful ways you can use ric rac.  I hope to showcase some ...

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.

Children’s Accessory Holder

Hi, I am Sara from over at Porcupine Quilts, where we LOVE all things Riley Blake.  Today I am happy to share with you a tutorial for creating a hanging organizer.  With two little guys in the house, we have mittens, scarves, hats, wallets, electronics, etc ...

Hello, Brooke here from Silly Mama Quilts, to share a fun, fresh table runner tutorial using Riley Blake’s new line – Dainty Blossoms. 

Dainty Blossoms tutorial

Materials list:

Assorted fat quarters for piecing the top

½ yard for binding

½ yard pieces for backing

Batting of your choice

Trims for embellishing

Here ...

42.5" x 42.5"

HI, I am Jackie from  Jackie's Art Quilts  and I am back with another fun tutorial for you.

I fell in love with Mod Tod the first time I set eyes on it.   It screamed fun and quilts.

I couldn't help but make ...

Lesson I ~ Raw-Edge Machine Appliqué Basics

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 ...

Cottage Chisel Baby Quilt

32"x 37.5" finished quilt size

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Course Instructor: Jennifer Rodriguez from All Things Belle

Course Materials:

(4) 2/3 yard fabrics from Daisy Cottage prints

1/2 yard of Daisy Cottage solid (border)

4 yards of mustard yellow bias binding tape

1 ...

Toaster Cover Tutorial

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Hello everyone! I'm Rebecca Woods from Charley, Dee, & Me and I'm so excited to be back at Cutting Corners College doing another tutorial. I got to work with the beautiful Decadence line by Samantha Walker this time. I love this funky pear ...

Today we bring Back to you by Popular Demand one of our most popular tutorials by Jessica Christian.......

Project Name: Elephant Softie-aka Layla the Elephant (cause I like naming things)

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 Course Instructor:  Jessica Christian

 I am so excited to be here at Riley Blake with another tutorial ...

Quilted “Fat Quarter” Pillow

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

Hooray for Holidays

Project by Reeze L. Hanson

Morning Glory Quilts

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Shared with permission by

Debbie Hicks, Too Cute Embroidery

 When I first laid eyes on all the fun Christmas Candy fabrics in this line, I knew I HAD to make Reeze’s placemats for the holidays ...

Trick or Treat Fabric Baskets

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 Course Instructor: Debbie Hicks

Too Cute Embroidery

Want some instant gratification? Stitch up one of our fabric baskets to delight

your little trick-or-treaters!

They’re easy and fun to make. They also ...

Course Instructor: Rebecca Woods

of Charley, Dee, & Me Designs

Are you ready for Halloween? Here’s a fun and easy way to get your table looking festive using Riley Blake’s adorable new Trick or Treat line. Have fun, make it your own, and please feel free to visit me ...

Fabric Embroidery Hoops Tutorial

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Domestic Diva Table Runner Tutorial

Course instructor: Jody of pleasant-home.com

Cute Cushion Redo

Course instructor: Julie Knudsen

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Supplies:

Padding from 2 yucky, old, weathered outdoor chair cushions.
Quilt batting

I ‘m using Riley Blake’s new fabric line “Nantucket Summer” by Jody Taylor. (Yum)!
•    Cushion center squares can be cut from fat eighths, scraps or charms ...

Finished Size: 19-1/2” x 35-1/4”


Fabric Requirements: all seams are ¼” unless otherwise specified. Please read all instructions before starting this project.

Sixteen coordinating 5” x 5” Squares
½ yd. light background (goes between pieced ...

Course Instructor: Jina Barney         

Class supply list:

¼ yard fabric (you can get 5 squares 8 ½” which will finish 1 hot pad)
2 squares 8 ½” x 8 ½” batting (I use my left over quilt batting)
This is a great project for left over fabric and batting.

1.    Cut 5 squares 8 ...