Quilt-As-You-Go

My first quilt.

Supplies:
-Baby crib size batting
-spray adhesive
-1.6 meters of flannelette for backing of quilt
-0.4 meters of 5 different patterned flannelette for front of quilt
-0.4 meter of fabric for binding
-thread that matches the fabric backing
-rotary cutter
-sewing supplies
-iron & ironing board

Directions:
1.  Lay the fabric backing RS down on the floor then spray with spray adhesive and attaching batting.
2.  Cut the 5 different patterned fabric with rotary cutter in random widths and lay them out
3.  Pin the top strip to the top of the batting/backing RS up and sew along the top edge (sew through all three layers).
4.  Lay the next strip on top of the attached strip RS together.  Sew bottom edge.
5.  Press the seam open so the new strip is RS up and repeat until all the strips are attached.
6. Bind quilt.

Here is a really great quilt binding tutorial from Amy of Diary of a Quilter.  

I can't believe how easy it was to make this quilt using the quilt-as-you-go method!  Here is a good video on the quilt-as-you-go method. 

Happy Quilting!

Photo-a-Day Challenge

So at the beginning of January I joined the photo-a-day challenge by Chantelle of Fat Mum Slim on Instagram.  I have really enjoyed this challenge and thought I would share some of my photos thus far.

Half way there already!

Happy picture snappin'!

Tote Bag

2nd Sewing Project - Tote Bag

Supplies:
45" of home decor fabric
45" of lining (I used Vinyl so if I spill something it can be wiped clean.)
3 meters of webbing

Directions:
Fabric A: Two 14.5" x 12.5" pieces for front and back
One 9" x 40.5" pieces for sides and bottom
Fabric B: (lining): Two 14.5" x 12.5" pieces for front and back
One 9" x 40.5" pieces for sides and bottom
Webbing: Two 44" pieces for straps

Assembly:
1.  Draw 3" line in from each side front and back of bag.  Place webbing along the sides of the front & back.  Stitch in place stopping 2" from top of bag.  Stitch front to side/bottom while clipping and pivoting at corners. Repeat with back piece.  Press seams toward sides.
2.  Repeat for the lining, leaving an opening in the bottom for turning.  With RS together, stitch lining to bag top, keeping handles free.  Turn RS out, press.  Slip stitch opening in lining closed.
3. Edge stitch top of bag.  Reposition handles and continue stitching handles to bag and along edges.

For other tote bag tutorials I would recommend you check out 10 Free Tote Bag Patterns and Tutorials by Cindy of Skip to My Lou.

Happy Sewing!

1st Sewing Project

Pin cushion. Eezy peezy.

Cheers!

Sew into Sewing.

For Christmas I got an awesome sewing machine.  I am pretty excited to start using it and have found a ton of  tutorials online for projects that I want to try.  

In my hunt for these tutorials I have found out just how much I love Pinterest and Craftgawker.  I have now devoted an entire Pinterest Board to Sewing.

I am looking forward to sewing all sorts of things but especially making a quilt for our new bed. 

I thought for practice I would start small and make a baby quilt. I picked out some flannelette and decided to attempt a "quilt as you go" quilt.  If you are interested in this type of quilting I would recommend you check out Quilt-As-You-Go Strip Quilt by Annie of Originate and Renovate. 

Happy Sewing!