Kids Camp 2015!

 

We LOVED doing this pattern with our Campers! Simple and easy construction allowed for them to really get used to the sewing machines and not be intimidated by them! Lots of straight lines can still create a stunner of a quilt when you pick interesting prints in lots of fun colors!

 

 

One of the best parts about Kid Camp is these young ones remind us how simple it is to quilt! We all tend to stress over every little fabric selection while kids seem to rush out and pick exactly what makes their heart sing! And leave it to a kiddo to show us that quilt in all one color can still look AMAZING!

 

 

I love the way this pretty and light quilt turned out! Starting with her favorite print as the centerpiece of the quilt, the rest of the fabrics came easily by going with colors in already in that busy design!

 

 

We just love how much that striped border between the tonals makes this quilt POP!!

 

 

Print mixing is not the most simple way for most adult quilters to go about making an awesome looking quilt, but Kids just seem to have a knack for it! I guess its because they know what they like and they have the confidence to put it all together! This one is SEW much fun with that bright pop of lime green!

 

 

Another stunning surprise was Olivia's gorgeous quilt full of awesome FLORALS!! All of those prints together just WORK and it definitely looks like something I could see in a bohemian bedroom!

 

 

Who doesn't love a great quilt full of neutrals?? This one came out AMAZING with her spot on color values that allow each print to really be seen for all it's worth!

 

 

With their quilts all folded up! Big graphic patterns look SO cool, even when you're only getting to see a portion of it!

  

 

In addition to their big quilts, they got to make some super fun Pillowcases!! Our Pillowcase Kits are one of the best ways to teach kids to sew, pick one up for your little one and you won't have to wait until next Summer to get them sewing!

 

 

Everyone also created some cute Christmas themed mini quilts or wall hangings for their bedrooms this holiday season! Love the panels everyone chose!

  

 

Last but not least, they all made some fun fabric bags! There was A LOT of sewing going on this Summer and we're sure they all just became makers for life! We hope your kiddos join us for next year's Kids Camp!!

Sewing for Summer with Bugapalooza!!

 

 

   

 

   

 

Anyone else ready for Summer Creating? The warmer days have us dreaming of picnic quilts for outings to the park, colorful tote bags for carrying around Farmer's Market finds, or cute kids clothes for your Summer vacation! Think gingham shorts or simple skirts with one fabulous print...everything happy and bright! And this new line, Bugapalooza by In the Beginning Fabrics is full of amazing colors and adorable buggy prints that everyone will enjoy all season long! The butterflies, ladybugs, fireflies and more will have you in the mood for full days outdoors with the kiddos, bug hunting, leaf collection and flower picking!

 

What's on your Summer "To Make" list? Share your inspiration in the comments!

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!

 

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12 DIY's of Christmas! Last Minute Projects to Make & Give!

 

We're ALMOST THERE YA'LL! The biggest holiday of the year is TWO DAYS AWAY! But there's no need to fret, even if you're behind on your gift buying/making we have great ideas for the last minute makers out there! Like this Holiday Hoodie! It's an alteration of Jenn's Camper Cowl and its looks super simple! Use a cozy Flannel (25% OFF right now!) for the inside to make this EXTRA comfy!

 

 

Who doesn't love a good MUG RUG? Pretty much no one that I've met. Use this tutorial for making fabric twine then follow the simple instructions HERE. What could be a better last minute gift for a Coffee or Tea lover than this adorable Festive Mug Rug, a fabulous new mug (check out Anthropologie for designs like this one), and a bag of gourmet coffee or a box of specialty tea! I just LOVE a themed gift! You can even make a fabric gift bag with one of the prints in the mug rug for an extra special touch. We shared an awesome tutorial for that on our Facebook Fan Page! (Like us!)

 

 

Here's one for the Boys! This adjustable Bow Tie is a great project to have in your arsenal. It will come in handy the next time you're shooting family portraits, for school picture day or any wonderful event that your little lad needs to look his best for! Pick a fun fabric that will make him laugh or keep it classic with a stripe, check or solid!

 

Find the full tutorial on the Honeydoodles blog!

 

 

HAPPY (last-minute) SEWING!!



Kiddo Leggings DIY for fun Riley Blake Knits!

 

I just found this super cute and Super Simple Leggings DIY for little one's on the MakeIt-LoveIt website! They do require a pair of ready-made leggings that fit your child already but you can find those for a few dollars at Target if you don't already have one and then you've got a pattern to make as many as you want! The rest of the tutorial is easy as cake and you only use 2 fabric pieces (click here for the full tutorial)!

 

 I think these would be SEW ADORABLE in some of our fun new Knit Fabrics from the cool kids over at Riley Blake Designs!

 

 

 

 

I AM IN LOVE with these Happy Flappers! Pretty much the cutest owl print I've seen in awhile and it's in a knit?? How did we get so lucky!! This would make some awesomely funky leggings to pair with colorful sweaters and cool boots this Fall & Winter!

 

 

 

    

 

These Elephant prints are pretty much perfect! Boys and girls will love these little creatures marching up their legs! Make a simple shirt with the same knit for a matching pair of comfy pj's!

 

 

 

 

This sweet ray dot knit would look super cute under any dress or skirt to keep your little one's legs warm! Polka dots are the perfect way to get a little interest without things getting too out there! I think I might even want some leggings out of this one! That tutorial is totally adaptable for adults, right? I've got a pair of worn leggings lying around somewhere...

 

 

 

    

 

AND if you're just wanting to create the ever-so-versatile pair of plain black (or navy) leggings, we've got the knits for that! Maybe after playing with this comfy fabric you'll be inspired to create 10 Minute Maxi Skirt for yourself?!

 

 

No matter what you want to make out of these comfy Knits, we just know you'll get addicted to sewing with them! There are a lot of tips and tricks out there for sewing with knit if you've never tried your hand at it before! Just do a quick search and add another type of fabric to your sewing repertoire!

 

Happy Sewing!!

More from Kid's Camp!

 

 

Here are some great progress pics from this year's Kid's Camp! Piecing that star was no trouble for Lindsey! Love the graphic look this gray, yellow & white quilt has!

 

 

Karen's grandbabies made their Kid's Camp debut this year! Here's Ava working away and Miss Lisa helping Maddie! If you look hard enough, you can see Kaitlyn! Even the twin boys bellied up to the sewing machine tables and made some awesome quilts, bags & pillowcases of their own!

 

 

Emily's blue, green & turquoise quilt bursts with color and impact! What a fun look she created for Summer! All of our campers got to pick out all their own fabrics so these quilts are truly their own! We love to encourage kids to be bold and choose what makes their hearts happy! Sometimes, we're a little worried when they bring up their assortments because as adults, we can't always SEE it. But they always blow us away with the final results! Kids get color like no one else!

 

 

 

We had such a good time sharing our sewing know-how with these young ones! Passing on traditions to younger generations is something we've always been so passionate about at the Cabbage Rose and that's why Kid's Camp is one of our favorite weeks out of the year!

 

Get your little one's creating masterpieces of their own next year! Keep your eyes peeled for info next Spring! Happy Quilting!

Kid's Camp 2014!!!

 

We just got done with another fabulous week of Kid's Camp! These cool and talented kiddos worked all week to create their very own quilt tops, pillowcases & drawstring bags! There's just something so rewarding about seeing a new generation learning sewing skills!

 

 

We had boys and girls in a wide range of ages and just look at how cute their creations are!

 

 

 

Everyone was SEW excited about what they made! I'm pretty sure we've got some sewing lifer's in this group! And what better to get your kids into at such an early age than the ability to make awesome stuff like quilts?!

 

 

 

 

 

 

We're so proud of our students! They all made such cool & colorful designs and picked out all their fabrics themselves! Giving kids the confidence to try new things and sew even more is our favorite thing about Kid's Camp! Seeing their excitement about what they have made and hearing them talk about wanting to make even more is the reason why we do this amazing camp every Summer! It's sew rewarding!! We hope your kiddos join us next year! Or get them started with something simple like our Pillowcase Kits! It's never too soon to start with sewing!

 

MORE PICS COMING SOON!



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!!