Use Birds & the Bees by Tamara Kate to make this Cute Summer Skirt!

 

Tamara Kate is quickly becoming one of our favorite designers! Here imaginative prints and incredible colors palettes are sew much fun to create with! Whether you're making yourself a cool new bag, redoing a bedroom or making some clothes for your kiddo, her fabrics are up to the task! And her new line Birds & the Bees is no different!

 

 

 

This super fun idea came from the Thread Riding Hood blog and I'm so about this as a perfect Summer outfit starter that's not only adorable but practical to play in as well!!

 

 

 

Skirts are cool and perfect for Summer outings to the park or the zoo but with added shorts, your girls can run and play and do handstands or cartwheels to their heart's content!

 

 

 

This tutorial utilizes two Free Patterns! One is the Fat Quarter Skirt also by Thread Riding Hood, and the other is the Summer Shorties by Baste + Gather! Putting them together was a fabulous idea don't you think?? We have got lots of fun Knits to create those shorties from!

 

 

How cute do they look in those Birds & the Bees Fabrics? Pretty darn cute if you ask us! You can complete this project in a few hours, lock yourself in that sewing room and crank out a handful for your little lady's new Summer wardrobe!

 

Happy Sewing!

 



Fun New Holiday Prints from Michael Miller!

 

   

   

 

We've always adored the Holiday prints put out by our friends at Michael Miller Fabrics and Festive Forest by Tamara Kate is one of our new faves! If the colors don't have you already planning out modern Christmas decorations, then those cute foxes surely will get your creative gears going! What's great is not all of these prints read totally Christmas so you can create with them now! They'd make really cute kids clothing don't you think?

 

 

 

   

   

 

All the Trimmings is another bright and fun line for the holidays! Christmas trees, ornaments and lights will transform your whole house into a festive wonderland! Or just make some cute Christmas lap quilts to cozy up with on the couch! Maybe even back them in Minky for extra warmth and snuggles! If you're a planner like me, come on into the shop or peek at the online store and start dreaming up this year's handmade holiday magic!

QuiltCon LOVE!

 

Well we had such a fun time over this weekend at QuiltCon and enjoyed meeting everyone so much! Thanks to all those who stopped by the booth to hang out with us! We hope you all had an inspiring and fun time too!

 

Say hi to some of our amazing friends from Riley Blake Designs! And just look at that gorgeous butterfly dress they created. Talk about magical!

 

 

 

Nothing says modern like solids and Robert Kaufman was serving 'em up in true modern quilt style! Just look at all those amazing designs and not a print in sight! You can get some of their gorgeous Kona Cottons right here. I know you're thinking you're next project is gonna be all SOLIDS.

 

 

This booth is nothing short of a FIESTA of color! Michael Miller Fabrics has been putting out some of my most favorite prints as of lately and their booth certainly did not disappoint! I'm really just bananas over that all solids quilt. It reminds me of the Eduardo print from the Fiesta Collection and I really love the tribal feel of both! Keeping the design simple gives it the modern edge.

 

 

Loved the simplicity and industrial touches in the Moda Bake Shop Booth! Seriously serving some fresh ideas for interior design along with cool project ideas and Moda's signature Pre-Cuts. I mean, how cool are those light fixtures?

 

 

 

Windham Fabrics is looking as modern as ever with that mosaic of quilt blocks in drawn frames statement wall! I kind of LOVE this idea. Quilt block design looks so much like abstract art already, so you can add some serious look to your space with a wall of blocks of your own creation! Want even more ideas for using quilts in modern décor? This post has some incredibly inspiring spaces featuring quilts.

 

 

Prints can be modern too! It's all about the color palette. And this one is working. Great neutrals with pops of lavender, soft teal and chartreuse...dreamy!

 

 

 

Looks like everyone was having a blast! If you didn't get a chance to go, I hope you enjoyed our little peak into the show! Luckily for everyone, QuiltCon is becoming a yearly happening and will be held in different cities each year so check if one is coming to a city near you. 2016 & 2017 dates are confirmed!

 



Let's Have a Fiesta!!

 

 

It's a PARTY OF COLOR in the new Fiesta Collection from Michael Miller Fabrics! If you love bright and rich colors intermingled with intricate and inspired prints, this line will get your engines going!

 

 

I am really feeling this chocolate colorway! Create a rich new bedroom full of these gorgeous prints or decorate tables for a Cinco de Mayo party!

 

 

 

 

And of course these fabrics are awesome for creating bohemian handmade clothing! A tunic in one or two prints with accented with little embroidery floss made tassels would look fabulous over some skinny jeans and desert boots! Skirts and dresses will look amazing in these standout prints too.

 

 

 

 

Use these prints to make this cute and modern FREE QUILT PATTERN, Caja de Colores designed by Rob Appell. The brights against a light, neutral background really pops. But can you imagine how rich this would look with a chocolate background? Delicious!

 

 

Grab a few 1/2 yards of your favorites from the collection and create some cool, boho accessories for this Summer! You can keep your outfits simple and modern in clean neutrals and add fun pops of color with a few bold accessories! Make a cool fold over clutch with a print and a matching solid or two prints. Or create a fabric statement necklace! There are lots of fun fabric bauble diy's out there!

 

 

 

Recognize this adorable quilt design? We shared this exact design in cute Valentine's themed fabrics here and it was created by Tamara Kate! This is a really versatile quilt pattern and looks amazing in tons of different fabrics!

 

 

 

Now we have this amazing Eduardo print in all the colors and I'm SEW EXCITED about it. They are just so fresh and on trend and they can totally look modern and bohemian at the same time! I love these cool floor pillows made with burlap on the back and twine tassels!

 

 

 

What a festive table! Make a gorgeous table cloth and coordinating tablemats or cloth napkins and throw a dinner party to share a Farmer's Market haul this Summer! Or if you're a gardener, invite your neighbors over for a barbeque featuring your home grown grilled veggies and handmade décor!

Fiesta Forever is another fabulous Free Quilt Pattern designed by Heidi Pridemore! This quilt is super versatile that will look amazing in any collection you choose, but it's SO much fun in this line!

Get the party started this season with Fiesta!!

Happy Sewing!

Catch a Wave with Sea Buddies!

 

I feel like I'm on vacation just looking at these fun inspiration shots using NEW Sea Buddies fabrics from Michael Miller. Everything from the fish to the sea turtles to the umbrella stripes, these prints are cheery and happy and perfect for Summer!

 

 

 

Have you ever done this too a shirt? Its SEW easy! You can either print off the word you want to use with a thick font (in a REALLY large size) and trace them onto your fabric. Cut them out, pin them to the t-shirt and stitch around by hand or machine. Super simple and looks really cool!

 

 

 

These little patchwork shorts are just the sweetest!!! You could even work in some coordinating solids to add bigger pops of color!

 

Update your beach towels with a fun fabric stripe accent and maybe some cute pom poms! Cute new stuff can be made with very little fabric, just think outside the box!

 

 

 

 

 

But if you're wanting to go big and create an adorable sea themed quilt, there are 2 FREE PATTERNS you can download on the Michael Miller Fabrics website. Here and here.

 

Enjoy! And Happy Sewing!

Valentine's Quilts we're Crushing on!!

 

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and I have been spotting so many adorable quilt designs for the holiday of LOVE! Make one for your daughter or sister this Valentine's Day or put one together for yourself to bring out every year at this time! Lots of Love by Tamara Kate is simple and graphic! I love how she used darker prints for the hearts at the bottom and they get lighter as you go up! That pop of aqua is pretty adorable too!

 

 

 

Tamara Kate designed Lots of Arrows as well and this one gives me a sweet and charming folk art vibe, especially with the scrappy fabric mixing! I just really love the scrappy gray background too! You honestly don't need Valentine's themed fabric to make these themed quilts...just get all the pinks, reds and maybe one accent color out of your stash and start playing around!

 

 

 

 

Big Love was designed by Modern Handcraft and she was kind enough to share a tutorial! I love the graphic element of this quilt and it's really minimal sewing required for how big the impact is! A great project for solids!!

 

 

 

I Heart Chevrons is such a cute stripe design, also dreamed up my Modern Handcraft! And it's another quilt you can totally use your stash to make! Think of how stunning this would look with a black or gray background...use the original design for inspiration and try experimenting with your favorite fabrics! I honestly think ANY of these designs would be adorable any occasion quilts made up in your favorite collection of the moment.

 

Happy Quilting!



Like, the Cutest Quilt EVER!!!

 

When we came across these adorable little quilts on the Michael Miller blog it was nearly too much! The amount of cute for using just ONE truly unique print is just unexplainable! But we just had to stock the shop with these fabrics in case you all felt as strongly as us about it!!

 

 

All you need for either color way is a few Dots, the Eduardo Coin print and the Packmates Coin or Boy print! You could even substitute in some Solids if you'd like!

 

 

You can download the instructions for the Boy Quilt HERE and the Girl Quilt HERE!

What would you back them with? I think a minky or flannel would be super cozy for a little one! But a Solid would look really cool too, lately I've even been getting into pieced backs...truly the sky is the limit when it comes to what you can do with a quilt!

 

SUNDAY ONLY! ALL FABRIC WILL BE 25% OFF UNTIL MIDNIGHT, EST.

12 DIY's of Christmas: Day 4

 

We're going into SUPER PREP MODE with only 10 MORE MAKING DAYS until Christmas!! If you need a some last minute ideas for handmade gifting, look no further!

 

These DIY's can be completed in no time at all! AND they're great for starting a themed gift! Like this Coffee Cup Cozy project created by See Kate Sew! You could pair this adorable craft with a Starbucks gift card, a jar of handmade hot coco mix or some soothing teas!

 

Get the full tutorial here!