Turn your Fab, Fat Quarters into a Sweet Apron!!

 

 

Aprons are one of those things...they just never seem like a bad idea! And when you can create a snappy looking REVERSIBLE beauty like this Jeni Reversible Apron with just a few Fat Quarters, well I can't say making an apron has ever been a BETTER idea!

 

 

A FABULOUS go-to project for gifts, home warming presents or for Christmas time! Give an amazing cook book to your favorite chef with this darling ditty and you'll be on their good list for life! Get crazy and make a whole Baking themed basket, complete with a new pair of mixing spoons (find some reasonable wooden ones and make them match the new apron with a little Mod Podge!

 

Such a cute and simple style but with those little details, it really sings! And when you're only using Fat Quarters, this is a great project to throw together whenever you need an awesome gift! DOWNLOAD THE FULL TUTORIAL HERE!!

 

 You've got to LOVE these Fat Quarter Gang projects from the fab folks over at Art Gallery Fabrics! Almost ALL of us have a more Fat Quarters than we know what to do with and their inspiring ideas are totally things we'd actually use, wear, gift or put in our homes! So next time you're at the Cabbage Rose and you're eyeing a new collection, just grab some Fat Quarters! There's SO many things you can do with these perfectly sized fabric pieces!!

Quilt-As-You-Go Baby Blanket & Pillow Tutorial!

 

I don't know about you but I am ALWAYS on the look out for super easy and adorable quilts that would be darling as baby gifts! There's just something about a new little one coming into the world that makes me want to just surround them in handmade things in gorgeous fabrics! Why not fill their world with color from the get-go right?! Well, this sweet and simple Woven Quilt Tutorial I found on the Riley Blake Cutting Corners blog (wonderful resource for projects by the way!) is a great design for doing just that!! Pick a favorite new fabric collection like Ladybug Garden by Doodlebug Designs or just a fabulous grouping of bright fabrics that you love together and you will have this little cutie created in NO TIME! And if you're REALLY in a time crunch...you can pick a Jelly Roll and half the cutting is done for you!

 

 

 

And if you REALLY want to impress the new mama, make her a matching Woven Throw Pillow to go with! Perfect for placing in her glider or rocker for a little extra cushion during those late night feeding and rocking sessions!  Shop our Ribbons & Trims for fun embellishment options! Or just make your own "ribbons" with strips of fabric!

 

 

These are just TOO cute! Love the look with Chevrons and how cute would it be to use a bright background fabric instead of white? Even navy or gray would look fab! If Mama already has a color scheme for the nursery picked out, just make sure to stay with shades of those colors! But really, ANY color combination or fabric collection will look adorable made up into a woven quilt for baby!

 

What fabrics would YOU love to see in this project? Maybe some Amy Butler?? I'm thinking YES!

 

Happy Sewing!



Fabric Feature: Madhuri by The Quilted Fish!

 

Bring on the bohemian feeling of Eastern inspirations with this super cute and fun collection, Madhuri by The Quilted Fish for Riley Blake Fabrics! Awesome color and inspiring pattern make this grouping an fabulous choice for creating quilts, decorating a girl's room or just adding a little punch to a sitting area!

 

 

 

And HOW INSPIRING was The Quilted Fish booth at this year's Spring Market?? I am just bursting with project ideas now! Everything from those cool fabric banners to covering a vintage trunk, there are SEW many ways to use a fabric collection in your home décor!

 

 

 

Especially into these covers they made for paper lanterns!! How easy and adorable is that?? A great idea for a child's bedroom or even some outdoor party décor for that backyard Summer soiree you have planned!!

 

 

I'm really digging those pajama pants too!! An easy design to hack and make all your own but I am totally into the sort of harem pant look achieved by putting the tie at the leg opening! Oh and can we talk about that pouf?? I love the pieced top, it really takes the whole thing to the next level!

 

Quilts, pillows, cushion covers, you NAME IT...it will look super cute dressed in these pretty prints from Madhuri! Mix and match with solids, dots, ginghams or chevrons for an even more dimensional look! The sky is truly the limit when it comes to creating with fabric! I hope you're all as inspired as I am now! Summer is time for creating and with bright fabrics like this, how can you resist?? You can check out the rest of The Quilted Fish's booth on Amanda's blog! She also has linked some talented ladies who made the mini quilts for her booth and they have shared their tutorials for creating them so go check 'em out!!

 

Happy Sewing! 

Get the Kids Sewing THIS SUMMER!!!

 

Summer is a great time for kiddos to try new things and expand their minds creatively while away from the typical homework grind! And here at the Cabbage Rose, we believe that getting that giving kids a creative outlet that they can use their who life is cooler than cool!!! Whether they take up sewing pillowcases for all their friends' birthday gifts or make their very own quilt with our Kids Camp this JULY, we bet if you get them started now, they'll be sewing for life!!

 

 

 

 

It's almost time again for our annual Kid's Quilting Camp!! This is one of the most rewarding things we do all year because we get to see these amazing young minds create SUCH incredible quilts, usually for the very first time! Have your child join us for a week of quilting basics that will result in an amazing quilt top made completely by them! Each camper receives plenty of instruction from the Cabbage Rose girls, all fabric for their quilt top plus small bonus project, plus snacks and loads of fun each day! SIGN YOUR KIDS or GRANDCHILDREN UP TODAY!

 

We also have some AMAZING PROJECT BOOKS that have come out this season perfect for getting the young ones inspired and ready to start sewing awesome things for themselves and friends!

 

 

Like this great book, WE LOVE TO SEW by Annabel Wrigley. A collection of 28 imaginative projects specifically designed for girls 8 & up, your aspiring seamstress will quickly learn a variety of sewing skills and exude a fantastic “do-it-yourself” confidence. Each project showcases a fresh, modern style and is fully explained with step-by-step instructions, engaging photographs, and helpful tips. From simple rings and barrettes to more challenging bags and softies, these brilliant projects are the perfect way to introduce the wonderful world of sewing!

 

 

  

 

More great options are Sewing School 2 and Start to Stitch!! Both are great for beginning seamstresses full of cool projects your kids will want to make over and over, for themselves, friend's birthday parties, Christmas gifts and MORE! Why not get them inspired by bringing them into the shop to start their fabric "STASH" and pick up one of these books! Show them all the things they can make and encourage them to pick out fabric for a specific project! We bet they will be SEW excited to get home and get started!!

 

     

 

Expand your child's ability to create and embellish with one or two of these awesome Clover Yo-Yo Makers! SEW much fun can be had embellishing t-shirts, book bags or pillows with fun flower, heart or classic circular yo-yo's! You can even cover an entire quilt with them!

   

   

Our Pillowcase Kits are a FABULOUS first project for kids to learn how to use a sewing machine!! These sweet and simple pillowcases are already pre-cut to the right sizes so all you have to do is guide your child through a few straight lines and in less than an hour they will have an awesome completed project to be proud of! Each kit comes with fabric for a standard size pillowcase and the pattern!

 

SEW, what are you waiting for?? There's no time like the present to get the young ones sewing! The skills they learn will come in handy for the rest of their life so get them hooked NOW with fun projects from the Cabbage Rose!!



Fig Tree & Co. NEW Pattern Showcase!!

 

We just got in a bundle of fresh new patterns for the Summer from Fig Tree & Co. and what a sweet collection of designs it is!! Everything from new quilts, bags, table runners, pre-cut friendly projects, even a pattern for the brand new Honey Combs! So scroll down to get the scoop on these delicious new projects!

 

 

 

Painted Ladies is a beautiful pattern that started as a table runner, then ended up being turned into a bed runner, then found its way to its most beautiful incarnation, the quilt! These beautiful butterfly blocks are so whimsical and charming, I can see wanting to bring that block onto say, a matching pillow or even a triptych of wall hangings! I mean, who doesn't LOVE butterflies??

 

 

This might just about be the easiest and cutest bag Fig Tree & Co. has ever come up with! The One Piece Bag is literally one rectangle with a handle loop sewn to it while it is still flat. It is then folded up and the 2 side gussets are pinned in and sewn. That's it! True story. Plus its a great size, you can make the handle long or short depending on how you like to carry your bag and the only hardware used was a magnetic snap and bag "feet" so that it doesn't get dirty when you set it down. That's it! The above version is Joanna's personal bag, SEW pretty right?? 

 

 

 

And if you're really looking for something to cheer up your Summer, make this adorable Cherry Pie Quilt!! Gather up some beautiful shades of red and green for your cherries and stems, some white background fabric and start creating this cheery design! Hang it on your dining room wall to really lighten and brighten up the space! Or curl up with it and your favorite Summertime read! 

 

 

 

And one of the cutest little projects I've seen in a little while are these fun bags made with the new Moda pre-cut Honey Combs!! You can make 5 of these fun little Hexies with just one Honey Comb pack (each bag utilizes 8 hexagons). An awesome little gift to do for exchanges, for your quilting guild or bee or just because they are way fun and utterly ADDICTING to make! Use vintage buttons from your grandma's collection or little snaps you have on hand to finish these cuties up!

 

 

 

Some of the new Fig Tree & Co. designs in action at Spring Quilt Market!! We got a couple more of her new patterns so browse through all of our Fig Tree & Co. Patterns to see them all!! And don't forget to shop the latest collection Avalon, in our store right now!!

 

Happy Sewing!!

Modern Colorblock Pillow Tutorial!

 

How cute is this simple little pillow?? I just love the way the tiny blocks of color pop out against the white background! Plus since there's not much going on design-wise, you can really have fun with your quilting! Whether you like a fun meander or an even more modern option, straight diagonal lines! You can find the tutorial here on the Moda Bake Shop Blog! It calls for a Bella Solids charm pack but you can totally pull these from your solid scraps!!

 

This a great pillow to pair with a fun and modern quilt as a gift! Pick the solids you used in your quilt or add even more interest by using different shades of the same colors! You could make the background gray and do tonal color blocking with shades of blue and green, purple and pink, citrus tones or whatever suits your project! Make one with darker earth tones to go in Dad's man cave for Father's Day!! So much you can do with this simple little design just by changing up those colors! EASY, FAST & FUN = LOTS OF LOVE for this project!



EVEN BIGGER SALES & Shipping Special!!

 

In order to clear out some room for all the amazing new collections that will be coming into the shop this season, we've decided to reduce ALL THE ITEMS in our 25% OFF section to 30% OFF!!! Get even more for your fabric buck on some AMAZING collections! We have SEW MUCH ON SALE!! Here's just a taste!!

 

 

 

 

Me & My Sister just released a beautiful new collection of Black, White & Gray prints called Shades of Black so we decided their last collection Good Morning! should be 30% OFF!! Use these bright and cheery prints for kids projects or punchy Summer picnic quilts!!

 

 

Mod Century by Jenn Ski is an awesome assortment of mod, mid century inspired geometrics and retro colors, perfect for creating fun clothing or bedding for boys!! Can work for any age and NOW you can buy so much more for less money!!

 

 

 

We still have plenty Mama Said Sew in stock and it is 30% OFF as well! Load up on these black, gray, red and cream prints in lots of signature Sweetwater prints! Make a quilt for a friend, use them on their own or in lots of different projects! They are so versatile, you could even mix those reds in with your Christmas décor!

 

 

   

   

Winterkist by Monica Solorio-Snow for Lecien is an ADORABLE collection of SUPER BRIGHT Christmas themed prints that are just too whimsical for words! AND IT'S NOW 30% OFF!!! Stock up on these for super fun and modern Christmas projects, cute little stocking stuffers or a cool Christmas quilt! LOTS OF OUR OTHER CHRISTMAS FABRIC ARE 40% OFF!!

 

 

 

   

 

SEW many Moda Collections are ON SALE TOO!! AND ALL REDUCED TO 30% OFF! Help us make room for new collections by clearing out some of the older pretties, like these cute prints from Good Fortune by Kate Spain! Make some pretty pillows, a simple and modern blanket with just a few prints or a great Spring skirt!

 

 

 

ALSO for a limited time, FREE SHIPPING on all US orders over $35!!! AND $10 OFF SHIPPING for International orders over $80! So stock up on more fabric for MUCH LESS this month at the Cabbage Rose!