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When Skies Are Grey Fabric

When Skies are Grey Fabric Tour–Polka Dot Chair

Today we are so happy to share a sneak peak of Melissa's When Skies Are Grey project.  Melissa is the mastermind behind "The Polka Dot Chair" and a fellow fabric designer for Riley Blake Designs.  Our paths began to cross 5 years ago and we are so happy that they did. Melissa has been a good friend and we try to visit with her in person every chance that we get.  Which isn't very often...due to the fact that we live half way across the country!  But when we do....it usually involves lunch ... View the Post

When Skies Are Grey Fabric

When Skies are Grey Fabric Tour–Ameroonie Designs

Ameroonie Designs!  Amy has been a good friend and good help...like this spring when When Skies Are Grey was to be shown at quilt market....and we had only a limited amount of advanced yardage to use and a fast approaching deadline...she helped up out in a pinch sewing up items for our booth. And...I have seen the project that she is sharing today "in real life" and I promise it is just as darling in person as it is in photographs. Hop on over to HER BLOG and check out all the details! ... View the Post

Uncategorized· When Skies Are Grey Fabric

When Skies are Grey Fabric Tour–The Tattooed Quilter

Today Chris from The Tattooed Quilter is joining us with some sneak peeks of his modern baby project!  When ever we get the chance for a tour we always ask Chris to be involved.  His work is AMAZING!!! And speaking of amazing...did you hear that Chris is now designing fabric for Riley Blake Designs too?  So, so exciting! But don't take our word for it.  Hop on over to HIS BLOG and check out his beautiful work. ... View the Post

Tutorials

When Skies are Grey Skirt Tutorial

It's my turn on our fabric tour today and I went with an old stand-by pattern/tutorial that I absolutely love--The Vintagely Modern Skirt Tutorial! I think I made my first skirt like this when Hannie was 5 or 6 years old and I am telling you they are the best skirts! They look great. They fit for so long (especially if you make them a couple inches longer than needed) and they look darling.  I have made it so many times; it is one of the staple pieces I make when this girlie outgrows her ... View the Post

Kit of the Month· Riley Blake· Uncategorized· When Skies Are Grey Fabric

Heart Baby/Toddler Quilt Kits (And Free Pattern)

*By Popular Request this tutorial is now a complete PDF pattern that you can purchase for $3.95 HERE in our shop. For 2017 we thought it would be fun to create a kit that we could offer to every one once a month...and so to kick off the year of kits we thought it would be fun to begin with a quilt kit that uses our very own "When Skies Are Grey" fabric! So today we are happy to share with you our Heart Quilt! The quilt finishes off at just under 50" X 50" square which makes it a large baby ... View the Post