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How to Make a Quilted Placemats using Fat Quarters

Today we are going to show you how to make a quilted placemat using fat quarters! I shared this tutorial awhile back over at The Polka Dot Chair but today, since it is the first day of spring, and the weather in my neighborhood is still gloomy, I wanted to share something that felt like spring...and these placemats made out of our Just Add Sugar Fabric are just the trick. So, let's get started! All you need to make each placemat is: *2 Fat Quarters (I used coordinating prints so the ... View the Post

Patterns· Quilt Pattern· Quilts· Riley Blake

Easy Ombre Quilt Pattern

Today we happy to share with you a simple, easy ombre quilt pattern that is quick and cute. We are calling it The Easy Ombre Quilt Pattern although, truth be told, it would work with any fabric combination...rainbow stripes of color...different florals...novelty fabrics...a combination of all of the above... And, speaking of truth...I got this fabric (a delightful pile of Riley Blake Solids) more than 2 years ago! I cut it out the very same day I picked it up...along with a second ... View the Post

$5 Friday· Accessories· Accessories· Just Add Sugar· Riley Blake· Sew for Girls· Tutorials· Uncategorized

Hair Tie Bow Tutorial

Hello! Today I am excited to be sharing how to make one of my girls favorite hair accessories...hair tie bows! These hair tie bows are easy to make, are great gifts to put together for gifts, and are a perfect scrap busting project! Here is what you will need to make them: *The free downloadable pattern that you can get HERE *2 pieces of fabric each about 8"x 4" *A hair tie And here are the instructions: #1.  Print out the free downloadable pattern (found HERE) and use it to cut out 2 pieces ... View the Post

Let Them Be Little· Quilt· Quilt Pattern· Riley Blake

With All My Heart Quilt Pattern

Today we are happy to release a new PDF quilt pattern just in time for Valentine's Day. We are calling it the "With All My Heart" Quilt Pattern. I love this quilt. It finishes off at 50" x 50" which is a great size for kids...and also a great size for adults...who need what I call a "couch quilt" to curl up in on bad days...or good days and feel loved. I have no idea how many times I have sewn up this quilt....but it's more than once. It is truly one of those quick sews so I can ... View the Post