Fabric Feature: Out to Sea by Sarah Jane!!

 

 

I'm pretty sure we're all near cuteness overload but this collection just HAS to be talked about! Ever since we saw Sarah Jane's booth at Spring Market we've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Out to Sea and now that its here we don't know what to do with ourselves!! Too many creative ideas just spring to life in the presence of these adorable maritime inspired prints!

 

 

 

  

 

I guess that's why Sarah Jane decided to host the Out to Sea DIY Blog Tour featuring this adorable collection! There is just SO much you can do with these fabrics, its a little crazy!

LOVE the Narwhal Pillow!! Perfect if you're redoing a kids room in this collection or just to add a little whimsy to an already nautical decor!!

 

 

 

I totally laughed out loud with glee when I saw the Narwhal Wall Mount! Such a fun and creative way to bring some pattern to the wall in a wee one's room!

 

Does your little one love pirates?? Make them this super sweet Pirate Doll with the tutorial by One More Mushroom! How cute would it be to give a pirate themed gift, complete with an Out to Sea quilt and this little guy as a new member of their pirate crew!

 

The Anchor Pillow by Tea Rose Home would look totally adorable on a neutral couch or your favorite chair! I love all things nautical and this fun pillow is a easy way to add a punch of it into your decor!

 

 

I just LOVE all of the Map Panels, each panel comes with 4 maps on it so you can create fun placemats, a map pillow or two, or frame it for wall art in a nautical themed room!! You can download the instructions for this Rounded Cushion here!

 

 

How about making Amy Butler's Must Have Pillow with your favorite prints from the collection for a nursery? The pattern is ON SALE this week too!

 

 

And don't think this line is just for the kiddos!! You really can't get any more chic than the Anchor Skirt! Doesn't it look like something straight from Anthropologie?? I love how Cotton & Curls styled it with a simple gray tee to really let her creation stand out! Even if you're not into the nautical prints, that's one skirt pattern you'll come back to again and again!

 

I absolutely LOVE a peter pan collar and Cotton & Curls strikes again with this detachable version in the pretty Sea Flowers print! What a fun way to dress up a plain shirt!! You could even embellish with a little button in the center to make it your own! I think I might make a few as Christmas gifts! 

 

There will be more projects shared throughout the month on Sarah Jane's blog so keep checking back there every Wednesday for more inpsiring ideas for using this collection! We hope you're all just as charmed by it as we are!



Fabric Feature: Dress Up Days!!

Dress Up Days by Doohikey Designs is an adorable new collection for little ones in super sweet and fresh color palettes for this Summer! These pretty prints brings to mind all the fun times had by playing dress up with friends or dressing up dolls, using creativity (along with some pretty fabrics) to transform your look! So let your little one's imagination soar by creating something special for her with these bright and pretty prints! How about making a sweet romper or a few simple sundresses from the florals or those gorgeous chevrons? Or make a new quilt to give her bed a pretty makeover?? Even beds need to dress up now and again!! And you absolutely HAVE to get one of the dress up doll panels!! Each one comes with directions and pre-printed designs for you to cut out and create a fabric dolly plus two outfits!! I love the idea of handmade toys for kids and these panels make it way too easy not to!!! And speaking of cool things you can do with the panel...

How adorable is The Lolly Dolly Pillow by The Cottage Mama??? This pretty pillow is the perfect addition to any little doll lover's room!! Make it any of the color schemes for a wonderful accent to her bed, favorite chair or to take with her on all those Summer road trips or plane rides!! You can get all the instructions and some great step-by-step photos here on the Riley Blake blog!!

And here's another perfect and FREE project for these pretty fabrics!! This sweet Bébé Dress Pincushion was inspired by the main pinafore in the collection and was created by the designer, Shari Butler!!! Here's what she had to say about her little creation!

I wanted to create something that can be fun to look at as you sew your projects, clothing, and quilts. I warn you now! You will want to make three or four of these, especially when your little girl sees them. They may disappear when you aren't looking!

So grab some of your favorite prints from Dress Up Days and start creating something sweet for your little lady!! And feel free to share any of your own creations with us in the comments! We'd love to see what you are making!

Happy Sewing!