Ombre for Baby! A Quick Quilt Idea by Caroline!

 

Simple. Stylish. Super easy. That's kinda what we're all about these days. Obviously less isn't always more but sometimes it sew is, like with this adorable tutorial that Caroline created for a Baby Ombre Quilt! If you're looking to make an inexpensive baby gift, this quilt is perfect for you! It's so modern and gender neutral that any mother will love seeing her little one cozying up with it or napping on top of it! If you have zero time before that baby shower you're attending this weekend, it can easily be created in an afternoon.

Caroline was inspired by Vanessa Christenson's ombré baby quilt using her awesome ombre solids from the collection Simply Color and decided to make a similar one with half-square triangles. I love how it ended up looking like an ombré chevron.. kind of on accident!

The final measurement of this quilt is 36" x 36" (but can easily be made larger for an adult size!)

What you'll need (for the quilt top only):

1 1/4 yards of Vanessa Christensen's ombré fabric in grey
Rotary cutter//mat OR scissors
Sewing machine
Coordinating thread
Pencil OR chalk pencil

 

Isn't this adorable?? And SEW simple! It's the best when you can create something totally unique with just a little time and imagination! You can get the full instructions for this project, including backing and binding size and how she quilted it over on Caroline's Blog!

 

Happy Sewing!

New Patterns from V & Co!

Last week we got in several AMAZING new patterns from V & Co. by Vanessa Christenson and I think its safe to say, we're all a little obsessed with these awesome designs around here!!

Soooo...allow me introduce you!!

First up is this AMAZINGLY simple yet totally modern and chic quilt pattern called Houndstooth!!

This quilt is perfect for the modern chic momma and her baby! Choose two contrasting colors of solids, think cream and pink, yellow and gray, orange and aqua, or traditional black and white for a striking design sure to liven up any space!! With such a classic design you will be able to use this pattern for everything from baby gifts to graduation presents and beyond for years and years to come!!

Next up is the ever-so-cute and versatile Abby Bag!! This adorably shaped bag is large enough to carry everything you need to get through your day out but not too big to have on you all day long! Plus, this little beauty is REVERSIBLE!!! Two bags with one pattern, you can't get smarter than that! And it that wasn't enough, the sweet decorative bow doubles as a lightweight Summer scarf!! Talk about a pattern that really goes the distance!

Caroline was crushing on this sweet and simple design so much that she is teaching a class on this bag on Tuesday, July 31st!!! So if you would love to learn how to make yourself this adorable purse, sign up for her class today!! And don't forget! You get 10% OFF all of your purchases for the Class with your student discount!!

Last but definitely not least is the beautiful Beach Bag! I just love the nautical look of a simple neutral stripe on this perfectly sized tote for taking all of your swimming essentials to the beach, the lake or the community pool! I especially love the extra oopmh that fabric rosette adds to the look!

I hope you love these new Patterns as much as we do and that they've inspired you to create something new and beautiful for your life, home or a loved one!! Remember you can get all the fabric requirements by clicking on the pattern name, so you can grab all the fabric you need to get started on your new project right away!!!

Happy Creating!!