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Fabric Tube Maker
Fabric Tube Maker with Instructor Steve Butler Class 155 What is it? Jelly Roll™ projects of all types are more popular than ever. Home décor, fashion, fashion accessories, quilting, or any other application you can imagine. The three dimensional effect of the folded fabric tubes are particularly enticing. Add to that the unlimited selection of fabric colors, patterns and textures plus a vast array of thread colors and textures and the creativity quotient is off the charts. Okay, they’re great. We get it. So how do we make these fabric tube masterpieces? I Googled it. Let me…
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Cosmetic Zipper Pouch
Hello Friends! I hope wherever you are, you are enjoying some beautiful spring weather! I love it so much that I couldn’t resist digging in my fabric stash for some happy fabric to sew up into a great cosmetic pouch! I decided to share with you today because I have a feeling you’ll love this pouch as much as I do! I have to admit that I intended to make a pattern for a box shape cosmetic zipper pouch and write the tutorial to share with you. However,…
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Quilted Journal Cover {Sewing Tutorial}
Hello Friends! I’ve been working on a few journal covers to give to my grand-girls and their friends and it’s a project that anyone can do! I’m sharing a step by step tutorial today so you can make some too! As with all my tutorials, there are pictures for each step so that it will make it easy for even a beginner sewist to follow! Lets get started by gathering your supplies! Necessary Supplies 12 x 28 inch fabric for outside (see *note on this below) 11 x…
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Design Pro Applique Mat
Design Pro Appliqué Mat with instructor Steve Butler Class 148 What is it? – Applique, what an amazing and beautiful fiber art form. What is it? Simply put, it’s the addition of subordinate decorative fabric motifs to a larger, supporting piece of fabric. It has applications to quilting, fashion, home décor and crafts. Appliqué can be elegant or simple and it can create real world, geometric or abstract schemes. Our creative medium is a seemingly unending array of available and ever evolving fabric colors, patterns and textures. Applique, by designed intention, can relate a…
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Sew a 3D Applique Project!
With a few smaller-scale quilts under my belt, I thought what better time than now to try out some new quilting techniques for my next project! I’ve always adored the look of applique work on handmade quilts. The more intricately detailed and unique, the better! My favorite of all, though, are those applique pieces that use 3D elements, whether it be simple accents like pom-poms and tassels, or more uncommon, like braids of yarn used as hair. Since the holiday season is in full swing, I decided to keep with…
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Sew a Drop Shoulder Cardigan from a Blanket!
Each culture has objects that become unanimous with it. Growing up, I was always surrounded by many items I believe would fall into the “Mexicana” category. Whether it was foods like my favorite empanadas or art like Talavera tiles, these things were ever-present. One such item that always seemed to be everywhere I turned was the humble Falsa Blanket. These blankets are traditional Mexican woven blankets that are often made of recycled cotton and acrylics. Like many Mexican families, we have a handful of these blankets laying around. With the…
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Sew A Pom-Pom Trim Pillow!
Fall is here, and as the leaves turn I always find myself wanting to change up my house to a more cozy and moody atmosphere. My first place to start is usually the couch. Something as simple as swapping out throw blankets and pillows goes a long way! With pom-pom trim being especially on-trend this year (and every year, in my opinion) I wanted to make a chic and simple pillowcase featuring it to get in the spirit of the season! Let’s get started. Supplies: Patchwork Scissors (mini)- Art. No…
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Loop Pressing Bars
Loop Pressing Bars with instructor Steve Butler Class 141 What is it? – Why do we willingly expend so much effort when we sew? Quilting, fashion, home decor and all of the accessories relating to each? Hours spent selecting just the right pattern (no easy task), the right fabric (no easy task) and the right threads (yes, no easy task here either). It’s because at the end of the day we want it to be ours, an expression of our own personal creative vision. And as if the selection of patterns, fabrics and threads…
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Quick Cut Thread Cutter
“Quick Cut” Thread Cutter with instructor Steve Butler Class 138 What is it? – Is there anything more exciting than sitting down with a stack of gorgeous fabric in front of you and an image of the most incredible quilt solidly focused in your mind? Maybe we just found the ultimate Charm Pack at our favorite quilt shop. We just can’t wait to start putting it all together, to see that creative vision solidly locked in our minds finally realized at our sewing station. Once we get the blocks in order we take…
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Striped Summer Throw
Have you been waiting for summer to arrive? Hey Clover Family, it’s Danielle from sprinklesofzeal and I can finally say that summer is here! I’ve been patiently waiting for a beach day with my family and now the weather has agreed. This week, I will be showing you how to sew a striped summer throw that’s super easy and lightweight. Alright, let’s grab the supplies and get started! Supplies: Rainbow Fabric -3 yards Striped Fabric – 3 yards Teal Fabric -3 yards Clover Bordeaux Ultimate Shears Art No. 4942 Hold…