Hello Sewing Friends! I'm excited to share my Woven Stripes Mini Quilt from my June Maxie Mail Subscription Box. Woven Stripes is a fun pattern that uses striped fabrics to create a mesmerizing design! Don't worry - even though this quilt looks complicated - it's NOT plus Maxie shows you tips and tricks! Hint - use your your Fussy Cut and Square-up Ruler set and your Strip Stick from your Cool Tools Box from May! Let's chat more about the June Maxie Mail Box- What's included: Legendary Art Gallery Fabrics by Pat Bravo - Fabric for Quilt top, backing, AND binding! Gutterman thread Make it Simpler® Fusible Interfacing Olfa Rotary Cutting Blade Pattern plus Video Tea Let's start making our Woven Strips Quilt! First - admire the gorgeous fabrics! I just love the feel and quality of Art Gallery Fabrics! Plus the top floral is my favorite!!! Wouldn't it make a gorgeous whole cloth quilt or dress or shirt for myself?!?! Before I start cutting or sewing my Maxie Mail project, I ALWAYS read through the included pattern and watch Maxie's videos. Her videos are so helpful and explain every step! I love being able to learn new sewing techniques every month. Tips: Use your your Fussy Cut and Square-up Ruler set to trim your blocks. The lines on the ruler - make it super easy! The Fussy Cut and Square-up Ruler set is absolutely amazing!!! If you haven't changed your rotary blade in a bit - do it! A sharp rotary blade makes it so much easier to cut your fabric and trim up your blocks! Plus Maxie included a new blade in your box - hooray! Use up your batting scraps by fusing them together with the Make it Simpler Fusible Interfacing. You can machine quilt over the interfacing just fine - no gumming up of your needle! I chose to add a zipper to my Woven Stripes Quilt so it could be a pillow too! I love a versatile project! Don't worry - you can still order the June Box and sew yourself a Woven Stripes Mini Quilt. You will LOVE it! Unboxing Video: Subscribe here. Be sure to add -- Melanie -- as the referral code to save 10% off your first box! I enjoy receiving my Maxie Mail Subscription Sewing Box each month! I love how Maxie always teaches us a new technique and includes the supplies to make the project! It is truly a "class in a box". The Maxie Mail Subscription Sewing Box is great for anyone who loves sewing and quilting! I love how I can take a class right in my home! Plus the projects are always useful and beautiful! Previous Maxie Mail Subscription Blog Posts May 2019 - Cool Tools April 2019 - Drunkard's Wheel March 2019 - Twiggy Tumblers Pillow February 2019 - Honeypot Celebration Table Runner January 2019 - Island Log Cabins Mini Quilt December 2018 - So Much More Needlebook November 2018 - Mobius Scarves October 2018 - Hexie Zippered Pouch September 2018 - Punched Out Star Pillow August 2018 - Tony Danza Mini Quilt/Pillows July 2018 - Orange Blossom Table Runner June 2018 - Hold it Bins May 2018 - Cool Tools April 2018 - Peppermint Rose Pillowcases March 2018 - Strippy Aunt Josie Mini Quilt/Pillow Have a great day and happy sewing! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more sewing fun! Melanie Referral code -- Melanie -- to save 10% off your first box!

Hello! I'm sew excited to share the March Sew Sampler Box from Fat Quarter Shop! I have been a Sew Sampler Member since the very beginning and can't believe year 4 is starting NEXT month!!! I have been loving the latest Sew Sampler Boxes and March is no exception! March's theme is Paris - French Market ... so fancy and fun! Plus Paris is totally on my travel wish list! Let's start chatting about the Sew Sampler March Box - Chantilly Jolly Bar by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics - (42) 5" x 10" rectangles of gorgeous spring fabric with berries and florals. Sew Hot Iron Rest - This aqua iron rest is soooo adorable. Since I have an Oliso iron, I'm using mine as a hot pad for hot dishes/casseroles for dinner! It's just to cute not to use! Tim Holtz 7" Titanium Snips - These are awesome! Plus look how cute they are for barn block photos! Peel Spool Hugger - I love these spool huggers as they happily hold my thread together so no giant tangles! My 5 year old daughter also likes to use them rings ;) Sprouts Quilt Pattern - This is an exclusive Sew Sampler pattern and soon cute! It's perfect for the Chantilly Jolly Bar included in your box! Barn Block #12 and Finishing Patterns - I can't believe we are at the very end of the Barn Block Quilt! I'm still finishing up my blocks- but I love them! The Sew Sampler Box Membership is full, but don't worry - you can sign up for the waitlist AND most of the items in this month's box are available at Fat Quarter Shop (links above). Here is another peek of the Chantilly Fabric by Fig Tree Quilts and the Sprouts Quilt Pattern- so gorgeous and perfect for spring! Fat Quarter Shop is sponsoring a $50 Fat Quarter Shop gift certificate GIVEAWAY!!!! Watch for the giveaway post on Instagram (@abitofscrapstuff) on Monday, April 1st (don't worry this isn't an April Fools Joke ;) ). Don't forget to sign up for the Sew Sampler Box wait list - each box is wonderful plus an awesome value! I already used my Sew Sampler member included coupon for the Lollipop Garden Jolly bar - I can't wait for it!!! Have a great day and happy sewing! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more sewing fun! My Instagram Stories - Box Reveal Melanie This post contains affiliate links to Fat Quarter Shop. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. I appreciate it!

Hello! Today I'm sharing the fabulous Darling Diagonal Makeup Pouch I made with the April Sewers Club Box. I love that this pouch stands up plus the diagonal zipper is so much fun - love love love the style! Plus the Primarvera fabric is perfectly me...florals with the the perfect plum/pink color! Keep on reading for sewing tips I learned from making my project. All of the supplies you need to make the Darling Diagonal Makeup Pouch are included in the Sewers Club Box - including an awesome instructional video! I highly recommend watching the video before starting your project as it is full of helpful tips! I like to watch the video and sew along - it's easy to pause and rewind/rewatch a step if needed! Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Let's take a look at the Sewers Club - April Box Box Contents: (2) 10" x 44" Primavera by Pippa Shaw for Figo Fabrics Pellon Fusible Fleece Zipper including flower pull Gutermann Sew-All Thread in pink Bonus: Assorted Fat Quarter Bonus: Silver Handmade Tag Darling Diagonal Makeup Pouch Pattern plus instructional video Optional- Add on : Non-slip ruler grips and FriXion Fabric pen Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Sewing Tips: The included Primavera Fabrics in your Sewers Club box are cut the same size so choose your favorite print to be your exterior fabric. I chose to machine quilt rectangles 1.25" x 2.5"on my exterior fabric. I recommend FIRST fusing the Fusible Fleece to the exterior fabric, QUILT desired pattern, THEN cut the fabric per pattern cutting directions. Don't forget to leave the zipper open at least half-way before sewing pouch sides and bottom. You will use the open zipper to turn your pouch right side out. On the final step - boxing the pouch corners - I recommend to backstitch on start and end when sewing along the marked line. The backstitch will make sure your seam is secure. I really loved making this stylish and useful pouch! I can't wait to see the project for the May Sewers Club Box! Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada

I love sewing useful projects for my home...so I was sew happy when I opened my June Maxie Mail Box! This month we are learning to sew two large Hold It Bins! The Hold It Bins are perfect for holding fabric, notions, or household items too! Maxie has included EVERYTHING you need in this month's Maxie Mail box to sew your Hold It Bins....including the gorgeous faux leather for your handles! What’s included for June? “Hold It Bin” Pattern- includes multiple sizes (80 pages total) Art Gallery 100% Pima Cotton Fabrics to make a set of two co-ordinating Hold It Bins! Fabrics vary in each box, but are from either Bari J, Katarina Roccella, or Sharon Holland collections. My fabric is Sketchbook by Sharon Holland Pellon Decor Bond stiff interfacing 100% recycled felt interlining Thread Wonderclips (must-haves for this project!) Faux leather for handles Helpful hints/tips for sewing your Hold It Bins 1. Watch the videos by Maxie and Dana - here. 2. Use the leather needle (from the May Cool Tool Box) when topstitching your faux leather handles. 3. Use the wonder clips included in your box (Maxie thought of everything) to hold your bin together when stitching the sides and topstitching the bin top. 4. Lengthen your stitch length with topstitching the bin and handle 5. I used my dual feed food (walking foot) when assembling my bins as it was perfect for the thick layers. I will be using my bins in my sewing room as they make me happy....plus they look so perfect with fabric, thread, and scissors inside. Melanie's unboxing video I am loving my Maxie Mail Subscription Box each month! It is so fun to sew a new project each month plus I always learn a new sewing tip/technique. It is truly a class in a box! Subscribe here. Be sure to add -- Melanie -- as the referral code to save 10% off your first box! I can't wait for the July Box! Have a great day and happy sewing! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @mellierc and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more sewing fun! Melanie Previous Maxie Mail Subscription Blog Posts May 2018 - Cool Tools April 2018 - Peppermint Rose Pillowcases March 2018 - Strippy Aunt Josie Mini Quilt/Pillow Referral code -- Melanie -- to save 10% off your first box!

Hello! Today I'm sharing the fabulous Darling Diagonal Makeup Pouch I made with the April Sewers Club Box. I love that this pouch stands up plus the diagonal zipper is so much fun - love love love the style! Plus the Primarvera fabric is perfectly me...florals with the the perfect plum/pink color! Keep on reading for sewing tips I learned from making my project. All of the supplies you need to make the Darling Diagonal Makeup Pouch are included in the Sewers Club Box - including an awesome instructional video! I highly recommend watching the video before starting your project as it is full of helpful tips! I like to watch the video and sew along - it's easy to pause and rewind/rewatch a step if needed! Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Let's take a look at the Sewers Club - April Box Box Contents: (2) 10" x 44" Primavera by Pippa Shaw for Figo Fabrics Pellon Fusible Fleece Zipper including flower pull Gutermann Sew-All Thread in pink Bonus: Assorted Fat Quarter Bonus: Silver Handmade Tag Darling Diagonal Makeup Pouch Pattern plus instructional video Optional- Add on : Non-slip ruler grips and FriXion Fabric pen Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Sewing Tips: The included Primavera Fabrics in your Sewers Club box are cut the same size so choose your favorite print to be your exterior fabric. I chose to machine quilt rectangles 1.25" x 2.5"on my exterior fabric. I recommend FIRST fusing the Fusible Fleece to the exterior fabric, QUILT desired pattern, THEN cut the fabric per pattern cutting directions. Don't forget to leave the zipper open at least half-way before sewing pouch sides and bottom. You will use the open zipper to turn your pouch right side out. On the final step - boxing the pouch corners - I recommend to backstitch on start and end when sewing along the marked line. The backstitch will make sure your seam is secure. I really loved making this stylish and useful pouch! I can't wait to see the project for the May Sewers Club Box! Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada

--- Park Quilt: Moonchild edition --- Hi Quilty friends! Today I'm sharing the Park Quilt featuring the Moonchild collection by Fran Gulick and I'm so excited as I looooove this fabric collection! Use link above to save 15% off your order The Moonchild collection is full of lovely colors including my most favorite purple! The prints are of night time outdoors with stars, moon, florals, and moths. I chose to make the Park Quilt because I wanted a quilt pattern that showcased the fabric colors so well! The Park Quilt is a beginner friendly pattern that uses 10" Stacker Squares. Park Quilt 66.5" x 66.5" Supplies: Park Quilt Pattern: available in Pattern Shop and Etsy Shop (32) 10” squares: Moonchild by Fran Gulick 2 yards background: Starfall Off-white metallic Moonchild by Fran Gulick 1 yard border: Constellations Grape Moonchild by Fran Gulick 0.625 yard binding: Moonchild by Fran Gulick 4 yards backing: Bee Ginghams Heirloom Taffy Jennifer by Lori Holt The Park Quilt Pattern size can be easily adjusted as it is a block based quilt. You can choose to make more or additional blocks for a larger or smaller quilt. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! A Bit of Scrap Stuff Pattern Shop A Bit of Scrap Stuff Etsy Shop Have a great day and happy sewing / quilting! Melanie Call This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

I'm soooooo excited to start the Norfolk Quilt ... it is absolutely beautiful! I love this sampler style quilt in neutral fabrics. Norfolk Quilt 76" x 76" The Norfolk Quilt is a block of the month program by Annie's Kit Club featuring Fleur Noire Fabric designed by My Mind's Eye for Riley Blake Designs. Join here (use code SHARE50 to save 50% off your first shipment). Every 4 weeks, you will receive all the fabric required plus printed pattern to create 2-5 blocks. After 12 shipments, you will be able to complete the full quilt top plus binding. The Norfolk Quilt is going to be so fabulous! Norfolk Quilt -Block 1 (first shipment contents) Printed Pattern - including printed fabric swatches 1 1/4 yards background fabric 3/8 yard fabric A 3/4 yard fabric C Riley Blake Designs creates my favorite fabrics as the design and quality is wonderful! The Fleur Noir Collection is so gorgeous and timeless. Those floral prints are a favorite! Month 1: I will be sewing (2) 24" x 24" Block 1. The large blocks will be lovely with this fabric! I'm excited to start sewing and making my Norfolk Quilt. I will share my blocks soon! Join Norfolk Quilt - Block of the Month (here) Annie's is also offering the Chestnut Grove Quilt - Block of the Month (here). This quilt is also so lovely and is next on my "must make" list. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun and to watch my progress on the Norfolk Quilt! Have a great day and happy sewing / quilting! Melanie Check out other fabulous monthly clubs at Annie's! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

I know it's still August, but I love sewing with Christmas Fabric year round ... it always makes me happy! I seriously love all of Sweetwater's Christmas Collections and their latest - The Christmas Card is fabulous! Let me share what I made with (9) Mini Charm Packs ! I love the new FREE pattern: Mini Charm Muffins Quilt designed by Fat Quarter Shop! The original pattern calls for 34.5" x 34.5" quilt, but I wanted mine a bit bigger so I made 9 blocks instead of 4. I must share a close up of the Moda Grunge Grey Couture Fabric ... love love love! Mini Charm Muffins Quilt Supplies: * 50.5" x 50.5" (9 blocks) Mini Charm Muffins Quilt Pattern - free (333) 2.5" squares = 8 or 9 Mini Charm Packs - The Christmas Card designed by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics 2 yards background fabric - Moda Grunge Grey Couture 1/2 yard binding - The Christmas Card Charcoal Scallop 3.25 yards backing fabric Sulky Blendables Thread 733-4121 The Mini Charm Muffins Quilt pattern is perfect for your stash of 2.5" squares or you can easily cut your charm packs or layer cakes to 2.5" squares too! Does any one else "collect" mini charm packs??? Use a Creative Grids Stripology Ruler or your AccuQuilt GO! to quickly cut 2.5" squares from your stash! Lately, I've been loving machine quilting with Sulky Blendables Thread. I used Sulky 30 wt Blendables Rhubarb 733-4121 - I love this variegated thread! The 30wt also makes the machine quilting stand out more. Since it is a thicker thread, I recommend using a 90/14 top stitch needle or 100/16 top stitch needle. If you find that your thread breaks while free motion quilting, please make sure you are using the correct size topstitch needle plus a drop of Sewer's Aid on the eye of the needle can be helpful too! Isn't that variegation so lovely?!?!? It randomly changes colors every 2-5"! You can find the thread at Sulky (here). When binding my quilts, I love using a striped fabric so the scallops striped print (The Christmas Card Charcoal Scallop) was perfect!!! I'm so excited to have a brand new quilt ready for Christmas this year!!! I'm thinking this one will be added to my family room quilt collection now because I just love it and can't wait until December! The Christmas Card Fabric Collection available here Mini Charm Muffins Quilt Pattern (free) available here Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hi Quilty Friends! I wanted to share that Janey is NOW available in quilt shops - hooray! I love Tanya Whelan designs and am so excited she is now designing for Clothworks! I absolutely love the prints and colors of Janey - it's so my girlish style! Check out the Janey collection HERE at Fat Quarter Shop or at Amazon. I wanted to share all the projects I made with the Janey strike-offs I received from Clothworks before the fabric collection was released. Don't worry - I now have the yard bundle so lots more projects will be coming! Starlight Double - I made this super sweet scrappy Starlight Double block when I was testing the pattern - I LOVE it!. I just need to turn it into a pillow - it will be so fabulous! I really love the American Brand Solid- PINK that I used for the background! PS - Did you know American Brand Solids are MADE and GROWN in the USA- so awesome! Supplies: Starlight Double Quilt Pattern by Me - available here Janey Fabric by Tanya Whelan for Clothworks American Brand Solids - Pink Zipper Pouch- I used the left over half-square triangles from my Starlight Double block to make this awesome zipper pouch! Since I totally love this fabric collection and couldn't toss any scraps- I used my left over scraps to make it double sided. Yay! Practical and economical! Supplies: Janey Fabric by Tanya Whelan for Clothworks American Brand Solids - Pink and Light Raspberry Pouch pattern - Sorry no pattern as I made it according to my left over scraps. One day I will have to make a pattern :) Patchwork Pillow - Sewing patchwork is one of my favorites! I find it relaxing and I love how all the squares match up so nicely! For this sweet pillow- I cut (36) 3.5" squares from Janey and assorted solids from American Made Brand and I absolutely love it! Patchwork makes me so happy! I think we need a close up of the simple straight-line quilting and fabrics too :) Supplies: Janey Fabric by Tanya Whelan for Clothworks American Brand Solids - Pink Weebraw Bag - I absolutely love this Weebraw Bag - large size. PS-I know I have said I absolutely love each of these Janey projects, but it is SO TRUE! The Weebraw bag is prefect for holding yarn, hand piecing, cross-stitch, or any treasures! I took A LOT of photos because I used different bits of fabrics all over the bag - yay for scrappy! Supplies: Weebraw Bag Pattern Janey Fabric by Tanya Whelan for Clothworks American Brand Solids - Pink I hope you enjoyed my Janey "round-up" of projects. I love this sweet fabric and can't wait to see what you choose to create with Janey! Janey fabric available here. Have a great day and happy sewing! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hello! I'm sew excited to share the July Sew Sampler Box from Fat Quarter Shop! June's theme is " You are invited to a summertime picnic", which includes the new Shades of Summer fabric collection designed by Heather Peterson for Riley Blake Designs. LOVE the bright and happy colors! Let's chat more about my favorite aqua box of quilty goodies that I receive each month! July Sew Sampler Box-click on links to below to purchase products at Fat Quarter Shop Petite Shades of Summer Rolie Polie 1" Half-square Triangle Paper Magic Pins Sampler Pack Hugo's Amazing Tape Patio Picnic Quilt Pattern - Sew Sampler Exclusive Greatest Hits Album Quilt Track #4 Pattern Sew Sampler Member exclusive coupon Petite Shades of Summer Rolie Polie plus Patio Picnic Quilt Pattern Shades of Summer is the newest fabric collection by Heather Peterson for Riley Blake Designs. The (21) 2.5" x WOF Rolie Polie is full of bright and happy prints, which celebrates summer perfectly! The Sew Sampler exclusive pattern - Patio Picnic has two size options: throw version 35.5" x 35. 5" or lap version 63.5" x 63.5". Don't worry about making all those 1" half-square triangles because included in your box is half-square triangle paper -yay! Included Notions I love all the notions that are included in the Sew Sampler Box...this month even had a new to me notion! Hugo's Amazing Tape - this amazing tape sticks to itself, but not to the actual item that you are sticking it to - total magic! It's used to hold/bind thread, cords, or anything that you want to keep together. Magic Pins - these are my absolute favorite pins! I use the quilting pins for EVERY quilt I make! Triangles on a Roll - This product makes perfect half-square triangles without having to trim each block to size! The included size is perfect your for 2.5" Rolie Polie. Greatest Hits Album Quilt - (70.5" x 90.5") Sew Sampler Mystery Quilt April 2020 - March 2021 Track #4 I'm absolutely LOVING the Greatest Hits Album Quilt blocks! I love the large block sizes as it is perfect for fussy cutting! This month - I used all over prints, so fussy cutting wasn't needed. For my perfect half-square triangles and flying geese - I used my AccuQuilt Mix & Match Qubes 6" and 12". Supplies for Greatest Hits Album Kit Ruby Star Society Prints - I'm using fabrics from the Ruby Star Society Quarterly Club at Fat Quarter Shop Background Fabric: Moda Essentially Yours Black on White Dot Greatest Hits Album Kit Patterns OR You can purchase the Greatest Hits Album Fabric Kit - featuring Moda Bella Solids. Each month, Sew Sampler Members receive a block pattern for the current Sew Sampler Mystery Quilt. This year- Greatest Hits Album features Moda Bella Solids and will be a large 70.5" x 90.5" sampler quilt! You can find Track #4 (pattern), Quilt Kit, and Thread Set available at Fat Quarter Shop! Purchase the Quilt Kit and you will be ready each month to sew your Greatest Hits block. Join the Sew Sampler Box Membership Don't forget to sign up for the Sew Sampler Box wait list (here)* - each box is a wonderful surprise plus an awesome value! *The Sew Sampler Box Membership is full, but don't worry - you can sign up for the waitlist AND most of the items in this month's box are available at Fat Quarter Shop - links above. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy sewing! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hello Sewing Friends! I'm excited to share my Woven Stripes Mini Quilt from my June Maxie Mail Subscription Box. Woven Stripes is a fun pattern that uses striped fabrics to create a mesmerizing design! Don't worry - even though this quilt looks complicated - it's NOT plus Maxie shows you tips and tricks! Hint - use your your Fussy Cut and Square-up Ruler set and your Strip Stick from your Cool Tools Box from May! Let's chat more about the June Maxie Mail Box- What's included: Legendary Art Gallery Fabrics by Pat Bravo - Fabric for Quilt top, backing, AND binding! Gutterman thread Make it Simpler® Fusible Interfacing Olfa Rotary Cutting Blade Pattern plus Video Tea Let's start making our Woven Strips Quilt! First - admire the gorgeous fabrics! I just love the feel and quality of Art Gallery Fabrics! Plus the top floral is my favorite!!! Wouldn't it make a gorgeous whole cloth quilt or dress or shirt for myself?!?! Before I start cutting or sewing my Maxie Mail project, I ALWAYS read through the included pattern and watch Maxie's videos. Her videos are so helpful and explain every step! I love being able to learn new sewing techniques every month. Tips: Use your your Fussy Cut and Square-up Ruler set to trim your blocks. The lines on the ruler - make it super easy! The Fussy Cut and Square-up Ruler set is absolutely amazing!!! If you haven't changed your rotary blade in a bit - do it! A sharp rotary blade makes it so much easier to cut your fabric and trim up your blocks! Plus Maxie included a new blade in your box - hooray! Use up your batting scraps by fusing them together with the Make it Simpler Fusible Interfacing. You can machine quilt over the interfacing just fine - no gumming up of your needle! I chose to add a zipper to my Woven Stripes Quilt so it could be a pillow too! I love a versatile project! Don't worry - you can still order the June Box and sew yourself a Woven Stripes Mini Quilt. You will LOVE it! Unboxing Video: Subscribe here. Be sure to add -- Melanie -- as the referral code to save 10% off your first box! I enjoy receiving my Maxie Mail Subscription Sewing Box each month! I love how Maxie always teaches us a new technique and includes the supplies to make the project! It is truly a "class in a box". The Maxie Mail Subscription Sewing Box is great for anyone who loves sewing and quilting! I love how I can take a class right in my home! Plus the projects are always useful and beautiful! Previous Maxie Mail Subscription Blog Posts May 2019 - Cool Tools April 2019 - Drunkard's Wheel March 2019 - Twiggy Tumblers Pillow February 2019 - Honeypot Celebration Table Runner January 2019 - Island Log Cabins Mini Quilt December 2018 - So Much More Needlebook November 2018 - Mobius Scarves October 2018 - Hexie Zippered Pouch September 2018 - Punched Out Star Pillow August 2018 - Tony Danza Mini Quilt/Pillows July 2018 - Orange Blossom Table Runner June 2018 - Hold it Bins May 2018 - Cool Tools April 2018 - Peppermint Rose Pillowcases March 2018 - Strippy Aunt Josie Mini Quilt/Pillow Have a great day and happy sewing! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more sewing fun! Melanie Referral code -- Melanie -- to save 10% off your first box!

It's Farm Girl Friday!!! I'm excited to share my Bright Zinnia block today for the Farm Girl Vintage 2 Sew Along with Fat Quarter Shop. I absolutely love Lori Holt fabric and her patterns so I had to definitely join in! I chose to make the 12" Bright Zinnia block from Lori's Farm Girl Vintage Book and used her Sew Cherry 2 Collection - it's the perfect match! I was deciding if I wanted to make a mini quilt or pillow, but then I decided I needed a vinyl zipper bag! I absolutely love these handmade project bags! Bright Zinnia Vinyl Project Bag 16" x 14" Supplies: Farm Girl Vintage 2 Book by Lori Holt Sew Cherry 2 by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs ByAnnie Vinyl YKK Handbag zipper Hobbs Batting Lori Holt Zipper Charm How I made mine: 1. Make (1) 12" Bright Zinnia Block 2. Attach (1) 2.5" x 12.5" strips to right and left side of 12" block 3. Attach (1) 2.5" x 16.5" strip to top of block. Block is now 16.5" x 14.5" 4. Follow Fat Quarter Shop's video on making a Vinyl Project Bag. Available here or your favorite pattern. -Note: I used Hobbs 80/20 batting instead of Annie's Soft & Stable. Choose your preferred batting. I love Vinyl Project Bags as I can see exactly what I have inside! They are perfect for holding my quilt blocks, crochet projects, fabric, books, or anything! Plus it's a project I can make over a weekend! The perfect project! Do you have a favorite weekend project? Happy Farm Girl Friday! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @abitofscrapstuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Happy Quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

I know it's still August, but I love sewing with Christmas Fabric year round ... it always makes me happy! I seriously love all of Sweetwater's Christmas Collections and their latest - The Christmas Card is fabulous! Let me share what I made with (9) Mini Charm Packs ! I love the new FREE pattern: Mini Charm Muffins Quilt designed by Fat Quarter Shop! The original pattern calls for 34.5" x 34.5" quilt, but I wanted mine a bit bigger so I made 9 blocks instead of 4. I must share a close up of the Moda Grunge Grey Couture Fabric ... love love love! Mini Charm Muffins Quilt Supplies: * 50.5" x 50.5" (9 blocks) Mini Charm Muffins Quilt Pattern - free (333) 2.5" squares = 8 or 9 Mini Charm Packs - The Christmas Card designed by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics 2 yards background fabric - Moda Grunge Grey Couture 1/2 yard binding - The Christmas Card Charcoal Scallop 3.25 yards backing fabric Sulky Blendables Thread 733-4121 The Mini Charm Muffins Quilt pattern is perfect for your stash of 2.5" squares or you can easily cut your charm packs or layer cakes to 2.5" squares too! Does any one else "collect" mini charm packs??? Use a Creative Grids Stripology Ruler or your AccuQuilt GO! to quickly cut 2.5" squares from your stash! Lately, I've been loving machine quilting with Sulky Blendables Thread. I used Sulky 30 wt Blendables Rhubarb 733-4121 - I love this variegated thread! The 30wt also makes the machine quilting stand out more. Since it is a thicker thread, I recommend using a 90/14 top stitch needle or 100/16 top stitch needle. If you find that your thread breaks while free motion quilting, please make sure you are using the correct size topstitch needle plus a drop of Sewer's Aid on the eye of the needle can be helpful too! Isn't that variegation so lovely?!?!? It randomly changes colors every 2-5"! You can find the thread at Sulky (here). When binding my quilts, I love using a striped fabric so the scallops striped print (The Christmas Card Charcoal Scallop) was perfect!!! I'm so excited to have a brand new quilt ready for Christmas this year!!! I'm thinking this one will be added to my family room quilt collection now because I just love it and can't wait until December! The Christmas Card Fabric Collection available here Mini Charm Muffins Quilt Pattern (free) available here Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hello! I'm sew excited to share the July Sew Sampler Box from Fat Quarter Shop! June's theme is " You are invited to a summertime picnic", which includes the new Shades of Summer fabric collection designed by Heather Peterson for Riley Blake Designs. LOVE the bright and happy colors! Let's chat more about my favorite aqua box of quilty goodies that I receive each month! July Sew Sampler Box-click on links to below to purchase products at Fat Quarter Shop Petite Shades of Summer Rolie Polie 1" Half-square Triangle Paper Magic Pins Sampler Pack Hugo's Amazing Tape Patio Picnic Quilt Pattern - Sew Sampler Exclusive Greatest Hits Album Quilt Track #4 Pattern Sew Sampler Member exclusive coupon Petite Shades of Summer Rolie Polie plus Patio Picnic Quilt Pattern Shades of Summer is the newest fabric collection by Heather Peterson for Riley Blake Designs. The (21) 2.5" x WOF Rolie Polie is full of bright and happy prints, which celebrates summer perfectly! The Sew Sampler exclusive pattern - Patio Picnic has two size options: throw version 35.5" x 35. 5" or lap version 63.5" x 63.5". Don't worry about making all those 1" half-square triangles because included in your box is half-square triangle paper -yay! Included Notions I love all the notions that are included in the Sew Sampler Box...this month even had a new to me notion! Hugo's Amazing Tape - this amazing tape sticks to itself, but not to the actual item that you are sticking it to - total magic! It's used to hold/bind thread, cords, or anything that you want to keep together. Magic Pins - these are my absolute favorite pins! I use the quilting pins for EVERY quilt I make! Triangles on a Roll - This product makes perfect half-square triangles without having to trim each block to size! The included size is perfect your for 2.5" Rolie Polie. Greatest Hits Album Quilt - (70.5" x 90.5") Sew Sampler Mystery Quilt April 2020 - March 2021 Track #4 I'm absolutely LOVING the Greatest Hits Album Quilt blocks! I love the large block sizes as it is perfect for fussy cutting! This month - I used all over prints, so fussy cutting wasn't needed. For my perfect half-square triangles and flying geese - I used my AccuQuilt Mix & Match Qubes 6" and 12". Supplies for Greatest Hits Album Kit Ruby Star Society Prints - I'm using fabrics from the Ruby Star Society Quarterly Club at Fat Quarter Shop Background Fabric: Moda Essentially Yours Black on White Dot Greatest Hits Album Kit Patterns OR You can purchase the Greatest Hits Album Fabric Kit - featuring Moda Bella Solids. Each month, Sew Sampler Members receive a block pattern for the current Sew Sampler Mystery Quilt. This year- Greatest Hits Album features Moda Bella Solids and will be a large 70.5" x 90.5" sampler quilt! You can find Track #4 (pattern), Quilt Kit, and Thread Set available at Fat Quarter Shop! Purchase the Quilt Kit and you will be ready each month to sew your Greatest Hits block. Join the Sew Sampler Box Membership Don't forget to sign up for the Sew Sampler Box wait list (here)* - each box is a wonderful surprise plus an awesome value! *The Sew Sampler Box Membership is full, but don't worry - you can sign up for the waitlist AND most of the items in this month's box are available at Fat Quarter Shop - links above. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy sewing! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hello! I'm sew excited to share the March Sew Sampler Box from Fat Quarter Shop! I have been a Sew Sampler Member since the very beginning and can't believe year 4 is starting NEXT month!!! I have been loving the latest Sew Sampler Boxes and March is no exception! March's theme is Paris - French Market ... so fancy and fun! Plus Paris is totally on my travel wish list! Let's start chatting about the Sew Sampler March Box - Chantilly Jolly Bar by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics - (42) 5" x 10" rectangles of gorgeous spring fabric with berries and florals. Sew Hot Iron Rest - This aqua iron rest is soooo adorable. Since I have an Oliso iron, I'm using mine as a hot pad for hot dishes/casseroles for dinner! It's just to cute not to use! Tim Holtz 7" Titanium Snips - These are awesome! Plus look how cute they are for barn block photos! Peel Spool Hugger - I love these spool huggers as they happily hold my thread together so no giant tangles! My 5 year old daughter also likes to use them rings ;) Sprouts Quilt Pattern - This is an exclusive Sew Sampler pattern and soon cute! It's perfect for the Chantilly Jolly Bar included in your box! Barn Block #12 and Finishing Patterns - I can't believe we are at the very end of the Barn Block Quilt! I'm still finishing up my blocks- but I love them! The Sew Sampler Box Membership is full, but don't worry - you can sign up for the waitlist AND most of the items in this month's box are available at Fat Quarter Shop (links above). Here is another peek of the Chantilly Fabric by Fig Tree Quilts and the Sprouts Quilt Pattern- so gorgeous and perfect for spring! Fat Quarter Shop is sponsoring a $50 Fat Quarter Shop gift certificate GIVEAWAY!!!! Watch for the giveaway post on Instagram (@abitofscrapstuff) on Monday, April 1st (don't worry this isn't an April Fools Joke ;) ). Don't forget to sign up for the Sew Sampler Box wait list - each box is wonderful plus an awesome value! I already used my Sew Sampler member included coupon for the Lollipop Garden Jolly bar - I can't wait for it!!! Have a great day and happy sewing! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more sewing fun! My Instagram Stories - Box Reveal Melanie This post contains affiliate links to Fat Quarter Shop. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. I appreciate it!

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing my Sewers Club (August Box) Polite Patchwork Pillow!!! I absolutely LOVE the Midsommar Fabric collection by Figo Fabrics plus there is purple!!! I did change the project a bit because I love patchwork pillows plus kids and placemats = lots and lots of washing :). Yes - you have the supplies in your Sewers Club August box to make either the included (2) Polite Patchwork Placemats or a Polite Patchwork Pillow! Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Let's take a look at the Sewers Club August Box Sewers Club includes EVERYTHING you need to make (2) Polite Patchwork Placements including a full instructional video! (6) 6" x 22" Midsommar Fabrics - Figo Fabrics Prints 15" x 44" Northcott Colorworks Premium Sold Fabric 15" x 44" HeatnBond Fusible Interfacing Gutermann Sew All-Thread Polite Placemat Pattern INCLUDING full video instructions (link in pattern) Bonus - Quiltsmart Pre-Printed Wine Glass Shade Interfacing with 12" x 18" fabric to make the bonus project! ADD-ON: Best Press Spray Starch scent free ADD-ON: Allary Ultrafine Gold Plated Stork Scissors Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Mini-tutorial: Polite Patchwork Pillow (18" x 18") Cut (6) 3.5" x 3.5" squares and (1) 2.5" x 22" strip from each 6" x 22" piece of fabric. Please cut carefully as there is no room for an oops. Arrange (36) 3.5" x 3.5" squares in desired 6 x 6 layout. Sew together with 1/4" seam allowance. Polite Patchwork Pillow Top measures 18.5" x 18.5" Fuse included fusible interfacing/batting to wrong side of Polite Patchwork Pillow Top Quilt as desired. I chose to use the included Gutermann thread and stitched 1/4" away from seams. Use included Northcott Colorworks Premium Solid to create pillow backing with your favorite method, such as zipper or envelope style. Choose (4) 2.5" x 22" binding strips. Sew together. Attach binding to pillow edge. Your Polite Patchwork Pillow fits a 18" pillow form perfectly! I loved creating this month's Sewers Club project! The fabric selection and patchwork just makes me so happy! I absolutely LOVE that all the supplies are included in each Sewers Club Box! Don't forget to watch the included video tutorial included with your box! I love learning new sewing tips! PS - I just received my September Box and it is AMAZING! I can't wait to make it! Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Seriously loving my new Hexi Zipper Pouch I made with the October Maxie Mail Subscription Box! I love these gorgeous Art Gallery Fabrics!!! The colors are perfect for autumn! Plus I always love a deer print!!! I loved learning a new way of making hexies with liquid starch -- so genius! Plus Maxie made 3 videos this month 1- Sewing the full zipper pouch 2 - English Paper Piecing 3 -Making the Hexi Zipper Pull. Let's chat more about the October Maxie Mail Box- EVERYTHING is included in your October Maxie Mail Box to make your Hexi Zipper Pouch PLUS a full video tutorial. So don't worry if this your first time with English Paper Piecing or installing a zipper---Maxie makes it easy! What’s inside your box: Art Gallery Fabrics from Bonnie Christine’s Sweet as Honey Collection and Pat Bravo’s Artisan Collection Pellon SF101 Shape-Flex Fusible Interfacing Hugs ’n Kisses fusible, water soluble 1” hexagons Best Press Spray Starch Alternative Paint Brush Foxglove Cottage Straw Needles - Size 10 Gutermann thread for pouch assembly Super Thread’s Bottom Line bobbin thread for EEP and appliqué 14” zipper and zipper pull hardware Tea What you will learn: English Paper Piecing (EPP) Invisible Applique´ Zipper installation with zipper tabs Finished lining Boxed Corners Making a Zipper Pull Working with fusible stabilizers I loved learning how to make hexies with liquid starch! I will definitely make hexies like this again! I left the fusible hexagons "in" my project. Since I added 2 more hexies to my pouch, I used the traditional paper hexies for the extra, which came out super easy with the starch method! What I love about English Paper Piecing is that you can sew them together anywhere. My daughter and I watched a movie while I hand stitched! Super Thread’s Bottom Line bobbin thread is the BEST and makes your stitches invisible- even with the whipstitch. I was trying to decide if I wanted to hand stitch my hexies to my pouch OR machine stitch them??? I went with quilting them down, which I love! I used the included Gutermann thread for the machine stitching down. The Hexi Zipper Pouch is a good size pouch (10" x 12") so I added a wrist strap! I love the convenience of a wrist strap as I'm planning on using this Hexi Zipper Pouch LOTS! I seriously LOVE it! My corners are actually boxed (not rounded), it's just hard to tell as I have the pouch laying down instead of standing up ;). Here's a little peek on the inside - I enjoy receiving my Maxie Mail Subscription Box each month! I love how she always teaches us a new technique and includes the supplies to make the project! It is truly a "class in a box". They are great for anyone who loves sewing and quilting! I love how I can take a class right in my home! Plus the projects are always useful and beautiful! Subscribe here. Be sure to add -- Melanie -- as the referral code to save 10% off your first box! Previous Maxie Mail Subscription Blog Posts September 2018 - Punched Out Star Pillow August 2018 - Tony Danza Mini Quilt/Pillows July 2018 - Orange Blossom Table Runner June 2018 - Hold it Bins May 2018 - Cool Tools April 2018 - Peppermint Rose Pillowcases March 2018 - Strippy Aunt Josie Mini Quilt/Pillow Have a great day and happy sewing! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more sewing fun! Melanie Referral code -- Melanie -- to save 10% off your first box!

Seriously loving my new Hexi Zipper Pouch I made with the October Maxie Mail Subscription Box! I love these gorgeous Art Gallery Fabrics!!! The colors are perfect for autumn! Plus I always love a deer print!!! I loved learning a new way of making hexies with liquid starch -- so genius! Plus Maxie made 3 videos this month 1- Sewing the full zipper pouch 2 - English Paper Piecing 3 -Making the Hexi Zipper Pull. Let's chat more about the October Maxie Mail Box- EVERYTHING is included in your October Maxie Mail Box to make your Hexi Zipper Pouch PLUS a full video tutorial. So don't worry if this your first time with English Paper Piecing or installing a zipper---Maxie makes it easy! What’s inside your box: Art Gallery Fabrics from Bonnie Christine’s Sweet as Honey Collection and Pat Bravo’s Artisan Collection Pellon SF101 Shape-Flex Fusible Interfacing Hugs ’n Kisses fusible, water soluble 1” hexagons Best Press Spray Starch Alternative Paint Brush Foxglove Cottage Straw Needles - Size 10 Gutermann thread for pouch assembly Super Thread’s Bottom Line bobbin thread for EEP and appliqué 14” zipper and zipper pull hardware Tea What you will learn: English Paper Piecing (EPP) Invisible Applique´ Zipper installation with zipper tabs Finished lining Boxed Corners Making a Zipper Pull Working with fusible stabilizers I loved learning how to make hexies with liquid starch! I will definitely make hexies like this again! I left the fusible hexagons "in" my project. Since I added 2 more hexies to my pouch, I used the traditional paper hexies for the extra, which came out super easy with the starch method! What I love about English Paper Piecing is that you can sew them together anywhere. My daughter and I watched a movie while I hand stitched! Super Thread’s Bottom Line bobbin thread is the BEST and makes your stitches invisible- even with the whipstitch. I was trying to decide if I wanted to hand stitch my hexies to my pouch OR machine stitch them??? I went with quilting them down, which I love! I used the included Gutermann thread for the machine stitching down. The Hexi Zipper Pouch is a good size pouch (10" x 12") so I added a wrist strap! I love the convenience of a wrist strap as I'm planning on using this Hexi Zipper Pouch LOTS! I seriously LOVE it! My corners are actually boxed (not rounded), it's just hard to tell as I have the pouch laying down instead of standing up ;). Here's a little peek on the inside - I enjoy receiving my Maxie Mail Subscription Box each month! I love how she always teaches us a new technique and includes the supplies to make the project! It is truly a "class in a box". They are great for anyone who loves sewing and quilting! I love how I can take a class right in my home! Plus the projects are always useful and beautiful! Subscribe here. Be sure to add -- Melanie -- as the referral code to save 10% off your first box! Previous Maxie Mail Subscription Blog Posts September 2018 - Punched Out Star Pillow August 2018 - Tony Danza Mini Quilt/Pillows July 2018 - Orange Blossom Table Runner June 2018 - Hold it Bins May 2018 - Cool Tools April 2018 - Peppermint Rose Pillowcases March 2018 - Strippy Aunt Josie Mini Quilt/Pillow Have a great day and happy sewing! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more sewing fun! Melanie Referral code -- Melanie -- to save 10% off your first box!

The first release of the Bountiful Charity Quilt and Stitch Along are available today! I'm so glad that I am able to quilt and stitch along with Fat Quarter Shop for the 10th Annual Charity Quilt! Fat Quarter Shop offers the Bountiful patterns (quilt and cross stitch) as FREE downloads during the event for a suggested donation to the Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas campaign. From now through August, Fat Quarter Shop will publish a free pattern to download the first Friday of each month! Please consider donating to: Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas campaign. Bountiful Release One: Basket This month we are making (2) 24.5" x 24."5 beautiful Basket Blocks. I love these large blocks! The little star block in the basket is the cutest! Download Basket Quilt Block (here) Tip: Take the time to cut your gingham fabric (for basket handle) straight with the printed gingham. Bountiful Quilt Kit: I'm using the Bountiful Quilt Kit and Backing Kit with the gorgeous Sunwashed Collection by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics to make my quilt. The Bountiful Quilt Kit is amazing as Fat Quarter Shop is generous with the fabric cuts, printed directions, plus a fabulous decorative box to store your finished blocks and fabric are all included with your kit Bountiful Quilt Kit. Note: The Backing kit is separate. Bountiful Quilt Kit Bountiful Quilt Backing Kit Bountiful Supplies and Pattern downloads --- Bountiful Cross Stitch --- Bountiful Stitch Along Release One is the fabulous border. I haven't stitched my full border yet as I wanted to start stitching the inside to make sure I counted the border correctly. As I'm using 20 count Aida, I don't want to unpick any counting oops stitching ;). Bountiful Stitch Along: Release one (here) Bountiful Stitch Along: Supplies (here) My supplies: DMC 3328, 761, 353, 352, 3855,745, 3348, 3347, 3811, 3810, 3750, blanc. I chose to change a few of the DMC floss colors and I love them! 20 count Aida (I'm stitching one strand over one square) Bountiful Thread Box Pink Bee Needle Minder Gingham Love Thread Bling (floss ring) Heartfelt Flossbitties I hope you are joining along for the Bountiful Quilt Along and/or Bountiful Stitch Along! Both are beautiful patterns that benefit children! Please consider donating to: Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas campaign. I will be back Friday, April 7 with Bountiful Release two! Bountiful Quilt and Stitch Along: Supplies and Patterns (here) Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy sewing / quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

I'm soooooo excited to start the Norfolk Quilt ... it is absolutely beautiful! I love this sampler style quilt in neutral fabrics. Norfolk Quilt 76" x 76" The Norfolk Quilt is a block of the month program by Annie's Kit Club featuring Fleur Noire Fabric designed by My Mind's Eye for Riley Blake Designs. Join here (use code SHARE50 to save 50% off your first shipment). Every 4 weeks, you will receive all the fabric required plus printed pattern to create 2-5 blocks. After 12 shipments, you will be able to complete the full quilt top plus binding. The Norfolk Quilt is going to be so fabulous! Norfolk Quilt -Block 1 (first shipment contents) Printed Pattern - including printed fabric swatches 1 1/4 yards background fabric 3/8 yard fabric A 3/4 yard fabric C Riley Blake Designs creates my favorite fabrics as the design and quality is wonderful! The Fleur Noir Collection is so gorgeous and timeless. Those floral prints are a favorite! Month 1: I will be sewing (2) 24" x 24" Block 1. The large blocks will be lovely with this fabric! I'm excited to start sewing and making my Norfolk Quilt. I will share my blocks soon! Join Norfolk Quilt - Block of the Month (here) Annie's is also offering the Chestnut Grove Quilt - Block of the Month (here). This quilt is also so lovely and is next on my "must make" list. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun and to watch my progress on the Norfolk Quilt! Have a great day and happy sewing / quilting! Melanie Check out other fabulous monthly clubs at Annie's! This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hello! I'm sew excited to share the July Sew Sampler Box from Fat Quarter Shop! June's theme is " You are invited to a summertime picnic", which includes the new Shades of Summer fabric collection designed by Heather Peterson for Riley Blake Designs. LOVE the bright and happy colors! Let's chat more about my favorite aqua box of quilty goodies that I receive each month! July Sew Sampler Box-click on links to below to purchase products at Fat Quarter Shop Petite Shades of Summer Rolie Polie 1" Half-square Triangle Paper Magic Pins Sampler Pack Hugo's Amazing Tape Patio Picnic Quilt Pattern - Sew Sampler Exclusive Greatest Hits Album Quilt Track #4 Pattern Sew Sampler Member exclusive coupon Petite Shades of Summer Rolie Polie plus Patio Picnic Quilt Pattern Shades of Summer is the newest fabric collection by Heather Peterson for Riley Blake Designs. The (21) 2.5" x WOF Rolie Polie is full of bright and happy prints, which celebrates summer perfectly! The Sew Sampler exclusive pattern - Patio Picnic has two size options: throw version 35.5" x 35. 5" or lap version 63.5" x 63.5". Don't worry about making all those 1" half-square triangles because included in your box is half-square triangle paper -yay! Included Notions I love all the notions that are included in the Sew Sampler Box...this month even had a new to me notion! Hugo's Amazing Tape - this amazing tape sticks to itself, but not to the actual item that you are sticking it to - total magic! It's used to hold/bind thread, cords, or anything that you want to keep together. Magic Pins - these are my absolute favorite pins! I use the quilting pins for EVERY quilt I make! Triangles on a Roll - This product makes perfect half-square triangles without having to trim each block to size! The included size is perfect your for 2.5" Rolie Polie. Greatest Hits Album Quilt - (70.5" x 90.5") Sew Sampler Mystery Quilt April 2020 - March 2021 Track #4 I'm absolutely LOVING the Greatest Hits Album Quilt blocks! I love the large block sizes as it is perfect for fussy cutting! This month - I used all over prints, so fussy cutting wasn't needed. For my perfect half-square triangles and flying geese - I used my AccuQuilt Mix & Match Qubes 6" and 12". Supplies for Greatest Hits Album Kit Ruby Star Society Prints - I'm using fabrics from the Ruby Star Society Quarterly Club at Fat Quarter Shop Background Fabric: Moda Essentially Yours Black on White Dot Greatest Hits Album Kit Patterns OR You can purchase the Greatest Hits Album Fabric Kit - featuring Moda Bella Solids. Each month, Sew Sampler Members receive a block pattern for the current Sew Sampler Mystery Quilt. This year- Greatest Hits Album features Moda Bella Solids and will be a large 70.5" x 90.5" sampler quilt! You can find Track #4 (pattern), Quilt Kit, and Thread Set available at Fat Quarter Shop! Purchase the Quilt Kit and you will be ready each month to sew your Greatest Hits block. Join the Sew Sampler Box Membership Don't forget to sign up for the Sew Sampler Box wait list (here)* - each box is a wonderful surprise plus an awesome value! *The Sew Sampler Box Membership is full, but don't worry - you can sign up for the waitlist AND most of the items in this month's box are available at Fat Quarter Shop - links above. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy sewing! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hello! I'm sew excited to share the April Sew Sampler Box from Fat Quarter Shop - (the box was delayed due to fabric delays - but so worth the wait). I'm a huge Lori Holt fan so I was happy to receive (2) 5" stackers of Bee Plaids designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs. Plus check out the super cute included Buzz Quilt Pattern. Let's chat more about my favorite aqua box of quilty goodies that I receive each month! April Sew Sampler Box -click on links to below to purchase products at Fat Quarter Shop (2) 5" Stackers - Bee Plaids designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs Water Soluble Marker - Clover Bucklebee Pin Pendant Colonial Needles size 9 Buzz Quilt Pattern - Sew Sampler Exclusive Bliss Quilt Along - Block 1 - NEW Quilt Along Member exclusive coupon Join the Sew Sampler Box Membership (HERE) Buzz Quilt Pattern and Bee Plaids The Buzz Quilt Pattern is so adorable! I just love the cute bees and four-patch blocks! It is the perfect summer quilt! Additional Bee Plaids fabric available - HERE. New Notions I love trying all the new notions that are included in the monthly Sew Sampler Box. Clover Water Soluble Marker is perfect for marking your fabric and is easily removed with water. Bucklebee Pin Pendant is a stylish necklace that is also a pincushion - cute and clever! Colonial needles are perfect for embroidering and sewing handwork. Bliss Quilt Along - 57.5" x 57.5" Sew Sampler Mystery Quilt (April 2022 to March 2023) Bliss Quilt Along is the monthly mystery Sew Sampler Quilt. Each month a new block pattern is included with your Sew Sampler box OR you can purchase the Bliss Quilt Pattern HERE. This year I will be making my Bliss Quilt with the Bliss Quilt Kit plus the Petite Stitched Bundle designed by Fig Tree Quilts - curated bundle by Fat Quarter Shop. By adding the Stitched Bundle of 12 fat quarters, I'm able to mix and match the fabrics a bit for a more scrappy look! Don't forget to sign up for the Sew Sampler Box (here) - each box is a wonderful surprise plus an awesome value! Don't worry if you missed this month's box as most of the items in this month's box are available for purchase at Fat Quarter Shop - links above. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy sewing! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hello Stitching Friends! I'm sharing the sweet little ornaments I made from the All the Trimmings Stitch Pattern with Fat Quarter Shop (free pattern here). The original pattern is a larger stitch at 92w x 120h, but I chose to stitch just 1 motif per week and made tiny ornaments - love it!!! Supplies: Click on links below All the Trimmings Cross Stitch Pattern 25 Count Basalt Splash Lugana All the Trimmings Weeks Dye Works Floss All the Trimmings Needleminder 3.5" Sweet Snips scissors 3" wooden hoops (from Amazon) Ribbon and buttons from Hobby Lobby I absolutely loved making these All the Trimmings Ornaments. I am so excited to add them to my Christmas tree. I just love them soooooo much!!! I really enjoyed stitching on the 25 count Basalt Splash Lugana...it's such a fabulous fabric. I think the tiny splashes look like snow! It's definitely my new "go to" Christmas fabric!!! Do you have a favorite ornament? Mine keeps changing ;) It's almost time to start decorating for Christmas!!!! Yay!!!! Download your free All the Trimmings Pattern - here Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy stitching! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hi Sewing Friends! Today I'm sharing my Sew Can She Organizer .... it's awesome! This darling organizer has TWO vinyl zipper pockets on the inside to hold all of your sewing/stitching supplies. I LOVE it! I love the vinyl pockets because I can see my supplies so easily! I was careful when cutting the white crochet hook fabric so the hooks would line up straight when sewn. It was definitely worth taking the extra time so the interior would look nice. I chose to purchase the Sulky Sew Can She Organizer Kit because EVERYTHING I needed to make the project was included. Sew Can She Organizer Kit (available in two color options) - HERE Kit Contents -Kit available HERE Twice as Nice Zippered Organizer Pattern (PDF optimized for printing) (3) Fat Quarters of high-quality Art Gallery Fabrics 50 wt. Cotton Snap Spool for construction 30 wt. Cotton Blendables® King Spool for quilting & topstitching (2) 10"-long matching zippers 12” x 18” foam stabilizer 9 ½” x 8” vinyl rectangle 14mm magnetic snap 8" x 16" rectangle of Soft ‘n Sheer™ Extra - Click HERE for instructions for using Soft 'n Sheer Extra. Organ® Needles Universal Assortment Eco Pack Sulky also offers a free webinar with super helpful tips when making your Sew Can She Organizer. Register for the free video HERE. I enjoyed making this project so much, I ordered another kit in the taupe/mauve color way too. I hope to make that one in a few weeks! Sew Can She Organizer Kits available HERE at Sulky Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

The first release of the Bountiful Charity Quilt and Stitch Along are available today! I'm so glad that I am able to quilt and stitch along with Fat Quarter Shop for the 10th Annual Charity Quilt! Fat Quarter Shop offers the Bountiful patterns (quilt and cross stitch) as FREE downloads during the event for a suggested donation to the Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas campaign. From now through August, Fat Quarter Shop will publish a free pattern to download the first Friday of each month! Please consider donating to: Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas campaign. Bountiful Release One: Basket This month we are making (2) 24.5" x 24."5 beautiful Basket Blocks. I love these large blocks! The little star block in the basket is the cutest! Download Basket Quilt Block (here) Tip: Take the time to cut your gingham fabric (for basket handle) straight with the printed gingham. Bountiful Quilt Kit: I'm using the Bountiful Quilt Kit and Backing Kit with the gorgeous Sunwashed Collection by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics to make my quilt. The Bountiful Quilt Kit is amazing as Fat Quarter Shop is generous with the fabric cuts, printed directions, plus a fabulous decorative box to store your finished blocks and fabric are all included with your kit Bountiful Quilt Kit. Note: The Backing kit is separate. Bountiful Quilt Kit Bountiful Quilt Backing Kit Bountiful Supplies and Pattern downloads --- Bountiful Cross Stitch --- Bountiful Stitch Along Release One is the fabulous border. I haven't stitched my full border yet as I wanted to start stitching the inside to make sure I counted the border correctly. As I'm using 20 count Aida, I don't want to unpick any counting oops stitching ;). Bountiful Stitch Along: Release one (here) Bountiful Stitch Along: Supplies (here) My supplies: DMC 3328, 761, 353, 352, 3855,745, 3348, 3347, 3811, 3810, 3750, blanc. I chose to change a few of the DMC floss colors and I love them! 20 count Aida (I'm stitching one strand over one square) Bountiful Thread Box Pink Bee Needle Minder Gingham Love Thread Bling (floss ring) Heartfelt Flossbitties I hope you are joining along for the Bountiful Quilt Along and/or Bountiful Stitch Along! Both are beautiful patterns that benefit children! Please consider donating to: Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas campaign. I will be back Friday, April 7 with Bountiful Release two! Bountiful Quilt and Stitch Along: Supplies and Patterns (here) Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy sewing / quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hello friends! I hope you love bags and even more BAGS because today I'm sharing NINE bags I made with Lori Holt's newest collection: My Happy Place! This fabulous new collection is a home decor/canvas weight fabric for Riley Blake Designs. I'm not sure how they do it, but it is a soft feeling canvas and I LOVE it! You may be thinking NINE BAGS ... is that a bit much... NOPE! I made lots of different styles, which was so fun! I will chat a bit about each style. Pepin Tote - My Happy Place Supplies: Click on links below Pepin Tote Pattern - by NoodleHead 1 yard Exterior- My Happy Place Pincushion Fabric designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs 1/3 yard Handles - My Happy Place Pins Fabric designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs 2/3 yard Interior - Bee Basics designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs 2 1/2 yards (must be at least 20" in width) - Pellon SF101 interfacing 15mm (5/8") metal snap for front pocket 20" Zipper for recessed Zipper closure I love being able to add metal snaps to my projects...I think the detail looks fabulous and is so useful. I ordered this affordable set of metal snaps from Amazon HERE. They are great! Plus that cute tomato pin cushion label/tag .... it's from the My Happy Place Zippy Bag Panel. I'm a big fan of adding zippers to my bags. I like to keep everything secure and safe! I do recommend the YKK brand of zippers as they are fabulous. I used the larger purse size #4.5 zippers with long zipper pull for this tote.... they are my favorite. I order my zippers from Amazon HERE. I chose to make my own Pepin Tote straps because I thought the pin fabric was perfect! I cut my fabric (2) 6" x WOF - lined with Pellon SF101. Folded the fabric to the middle and then folded again to create 1.5" width of fabric strip for the handles. Topstitch both side of the handle to secure the folded fabric - plus the stitching is a great detail! Zippy Bags and MORE Zippy Bags The next EIGHT project bags are all from the My Happy Place Home Decor Zippy Bags Panel... this is seriously an amazing panel! Of course, Lori Holt has included instructions on how to make Zippy Bags...but I wanted to challenge myself and make a variety of bags using the panel! I had SEW much fun!!! Supplies: click on links below My Happy Place Home Decor Zippy Bags Panel designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs (8) Zippers. I chose to use the YKK Purse #4.5 Zippers for the larger bags and the regular #3 zippers for the smaller bags. Lining fabric - I used a variety of Lori Holt fabrics 1/2 yard bag handles - My Happy Place Home Decor Pin Fabric Lori Holt Enamel Zipper Charms Lori Holt Vintage Trim Pellon SF101 Interfacing Larger Zippy Bags with Binding and Handles I love this style for the larger Zippy Bags! I used left over batting and quilted both the front and backing of the bags. The bags bags are fully lined with no raw edge seams...yay! I added binding and a handle and love it! The handles are helpful when taking your Zippy Bags on the go! Let me know if you would like a tutorial on this style of Project Bag. Large and Small Zippy Bags - lined with no exposed seams This style of Zippy Bags is similar to the directions on the panel except I added a lining and have no exposed seams plus added a handle to the larger bag! I really love adding a fun lining fabric to my bags so this was perfect! I also added (1) layer of Pellon SF101 to the exterior fabric of the smaller bags to give my bags a bit more thickness. For the larger bag, I quilted the exterior fabric with left over batting and added a handle! The label/tags included on the panel are AWESOME! I love them so much! They are such the perfect detail to add to your Zippy Bag! Let me know if you would like a tutorial on this style of project bag...fully lined with NO exposed seams. Zippy Bag with Lori Holt Vintage Trim For this adorable Zippy Bag - I added Lori Holt Vintage trim...love love love! This Zippy Bag is fully lined plus Pellon SF101 added to exterior fabric with no exposed seams and has a zipper on the top! It was fun to change up the look! I love this "happiness is handmade" illustration ....with all of my sewing must have tools! Hmmm...maybe Lori could make this into a cross stitch design?!?!? Let me know if you would like a tutorial on this style of project bag...fully lined with NO exposed seams. Zippy Bag - French Seam My final Zippy Bag today follows the included panel directions except I chose to make French Seams so I wouldn't have exposed seams. This simple bag is unlined and has no interfacing. I absolutely LOVED making all the bags and I'm so excited to star using them for my projects!!! Let me know your favorite style of Zippy Bag and if you would be interested in a tutorial on how I made it! My Happy Place Home Decor Fabric designed by Lori Holt (HERE) Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hi Friends! Today I'm sharing a tutorial on making a Vinyl Project Bag on the Janome Blog and here too! I absolutely love Vinyl Project bags as they are perfect for storing sewing/quilting/cross stitch/ embroidery projects PLUS they are perfect for travel and for kiddos to store all of their treasures. The vinyl front makes it easy to know what is inside your bag... plus no raw fabric seams! I will be creating this project on my Janome M7 - which is SEW fabulous! I've been sewing on this machine for almost 3 years and I love how easy it is to use and it stitches beautifully. Tutorial - Vinyl Project Bag 14.5" x 14.5" Supplies 2 Fat Quarters = (1) Bag Front, (1) Bag Back 1/2 Yard = Zipper Fabric, Handle, Binding 14.5" x 14.5" Vinyl (I prefer 16 gauge) 16" Nylon Zipper 16" x 16" Scrap Batting OR Soft n Stable OR Pellon Fusible Fleece Wonderclips Optional - Wonder Tape 1/4" (double sided adhesive) * Cookbook Fabric Designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs * Zipper by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs Cutting Bag Front (1) 16" x 16" Bag Back (1) 16" x 16" Batting (1) 16" x 16" - If I want my bag to have a bit more support I will use (2) layers of batting - this makes it similar to Soft n Stable, but I can use my batting scraps Vinyl (1) 14.5" x 14.5" Zipper Fabric Bottom (1) 3" x 14.5" Zipper Fabric Top (1) 2" x 14.5" Handle (1) 4" x 9" Binding (2) 2.5" x 40"WOF Bag Assembly 1. Layer and adhere all 3 layers together. I prefer to use Odif 505 basting spray to hold my layers together. Bag Front Fabric - right side facing up (TOP) Batting (MIDDLE) Bag Back Fabric - right side facing down (BOTTOM) 2. Quilt as desired. I chose straight-line quilting 2" apart. I marked my quilting lines using a Hera Marker. I'm using the Janome 9mm AcuFeed Foot with Single Holder with stitch length 3.5. 3. TRIM quilted Bag Front/Batting/Bag Back to 14.5" x 14.5" 4. Make Double Fold Binding (Zipper Bottom Fabric 3" x 14.5") Iron Fabric in half to create a crease line in center of fabric strip Bring fabric edge to center crease line and press Repeat with other side 5. Place vinyl into the double fold binding to enclose vinyl edge. Use wonder clips to hold vinyl inside. 6. Top stitch along fabric edge to secure to vinyl. I like to use the Zipper Foot attachment for the AcuFeed Foot with Single Foot Holder and stitch length 2.4. Screen shot below of Janome M7 screen 7. Place Vinyl with Double Fold Binding on top of the bottom of Zipper Tape. I like to use double-sided Wonder Tape to hold the zipper in place. 8. Topstitch Vinyl with Double Fold Binding to Zipper Tape. 9. Single Fold Binding with Fabric Zipper Top (2" x 14.5"). Iron fabric together in half (wrong sides together). Place folded crease on top of zipper. Make sure it is lined up with previously attached Vinyl Fabric Binding. Trim off excess zipper ends - be sure zipper pull is in middle of bag so you don't accidentally trim off zipper pull. 10. TRIM bottom of vinyl of Vinyl Bag Front with zipper attached to 14.5" x 14.5". 11. Place Vinyl Bag Front on top of Quilted Bag Back. Use Wonder Clips to hold together. Sew together with a 1/8" seam allowance. (A small seam allowance is used so stitching line will be hidden in binding). 12. Bag Handle (Cut size 4" x 9". Finished size 1" x 9") Iron Fabric in half to create a crease line in center of fabric strip Bring fabric edge to center crease line and press Repeat with other side Fold closed so raw edges are hidden. Handle measures 1" x 9" Top stitch both sides of bag handle. 13. Sew bag handle to back side of Vinyl Project Bag. Mine is attached 5.5" from bag sides. Oops - I forgot to take a picture of this step before I added binding. Attach your handle BEFORE binding as the binding will secure the handle and hide the raw edges. 14. Bind as desired. I prefer to completely machine bind my projects. Machine Binding Tutorial HERE I hope you had fun making your Vinyl Project Bag! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more sewing fun! Melanie Call

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing my Sewers Club (August Box) Polite Patchwork Pillow!!! I absolutely LOVE the Midsommar Fabric collection by Figo Fabrics plus there is purple!!! I did change the project a bit because I love patchwork pillows plus kids and placemats = lots and lots of washing :). Yes - you have the supplies in your Sewers Club August box to make either the included (2) Polite Patchwork Placemats or a Polite Patchwork Pillow! Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Let's take a look at the Sewers Club August Box Sewers Club includes EVERYTHING you need to make (2) Polite Patchwork Placements including a full instructional video! (6) 6" x 22" Midsommar Fabrics - Figo Fabrics Prints 15" x 44" Northcott Colorworks Premium Sold Fabric 15" x 44" HeatnBond Fusible Interfacing Gutermann Sew All-Thread Polite Placemat Pattern INCLUDING full video instructions (link in pattern) Bonus - Quiltsmart Pre-Printed Wine Glass Shade Interfacing with 12" x 18" fabric to make the bonus project! ADD-ON: Best Press Spray Starch scent free ADD-ON: Allary Ultrafine Gold Plated Stork Scissors Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Mini-tutorial: Polite Patchwork Pillow (18" x 18") Cut (6) 3.5" x 3.5" squares and (1) 2.5" x 22" strip from each 6" x 22" piece of fabric. Please cut carefully as there is no room for an oops. Arrange (36) 3.5" x 3.5" squares in desired 6 x 6 layout. Sew together with 1/4" seam allowance. Polite Patchwork Pillow Top measures 18.5" x 18.5" Fuse included fusible interfacing/batting to wrong side of Polite Patchwork Pillow Top Quilt as desired. I chose to use the included Gutermann thread and stitched 1/4" away from seams. Use included Northcott Colorworks Premium Solid to create pillow backing with your favorite method, such as zipper or envelope style. Choose (4) 2.5" x 22" binding strips. Sew together. Attach binding to pillow edge. Your Polite Patchwork Pillow fits a 18" pillow form perfectly! I loved creating this month's Sewers Club project! The fabric selection and patchwork just makes me so happy! I absolutely LOVE that all the supplies are included in each Sewers Club Box! Don't forget to watch the included video tutorial included with your box! I love learning new sewing tips! PS - I just received my September Box and it is AMAZING! I can't wait to make it! Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Have you heard of Sewers Club??? I recently discovered Sewers Club and just received my first box and LOVE it!!! Check out the fabulous June Project: Simple Sailor Toiletry Bag!!! It was so fun to make and I LOVE the fabric and fancy zipper! Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada EVERYTHING was included in the June 2020 Sewers Club box to make the Simple Sailor Toiletry Bag ... Fabric, Interfacing, Zipper, Thread, Pattern, AND instructional video! Sewers Club is full sewing class in a box! All you need is a sewing machine! Let's take a closer look at what is included in the Sewers Club June 2020 Box (3) Fat Quarters of Moonlit Voyage Fabric by Figo - seriously gorgeous! Pellon Fusible Fleece interfacing Simple Sailor Pattern by Serina Victoria 16" Zipper Link to instructional video - step by step instructions! Soak Mini Single Use Scentless Heirloom Magnetic Seam Guide Gutermann Sew-All Silver Thread Add on Notions: Pro-Thread Snips Thread Spool Wraps Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Check out the awesome packaging! I loved being able to sew the Simple Sailor Toiletry Bag in one afternoon and that everything was included. I simply grabbed my Sewers Club box and iPad mini (to watch the video), sat down to my sewing machine, and started sewing! Tips for making your Simple Sailor Toiletry Bag: Read the pattern - fully colored with well drawn illustrations! Watch the video - The video will walk you through each step so your project will be successful! Perfect for beginner and experienced sewers. Use a walking/evenfeed foot. Perfect for the quilting and attaching the binding. Use a 90/14 needle - the seams are thick when attaching the interior binding so the larger needle is great! When attaching the binding - stitch slooooow so you don't break a needle. Another binding hint - at the very end of the pattern when attaching the binding by the zipper - fold AWAY from the zipper. I used the ENTIRE spool of Gutermann thread for this project (the dense cross hatch quilting takes A LOT of thread) I LOVE the added cross hatch quilting on the bag exterior...it did take awhile and LOTS of thread, but definitely worth it! My lines are about 1/2" apart...I just used the edge of my walking foot to measure the spacing. Of course you need a picture of the inside! I flipped the bag inside out so you can see the interior more clearly. No raw edges- the bag interior is completely finished! The Simple Sailor Toiletry Bag was so fun to make and I can't wait to start using it!!! I just love using handmade projects!!! I can't wait to see what the Sewers Club July Project will be! Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hi AccuQuilt Friends! Today I'm sharing 8 helpful tips to make sewing curves easy and fun - yes - EASY AND FUN over on the AccuQuilt blog (here)! AccuQuilt has developed many Curved Piecing Dies and they are amazing! There are Drunkard's Patch, Flowering Snowball, Glorified Nine Patch, and many more - click here to see the Curved Piecing Dies. I LOVE them all! If you don't already have an AccuQuilt GO! cutter, now is a great time because they are ON SALE -yay! Check out all the AccuQuilt cutters here: I have the AccuQuilt Ready Set GO! Ultimate bundle as I loooove the GO! Qubes. I absolutely love my AccuQuilt GO! cutter and use it for almost every quilting project!!! Check out my review post on my blog here. Check out all 8 Tips on the AccuQuilt Blog (here)...you will LOVE curved piecing!!! Plus I will be sharing a mini-tutorial soon so you can make a Granny Chic Glorified Nine Patch Quilt like mine!!! Yay!!! Here's a peek of the quilt below!!! Glorified Nine Patch Die available - here. Granny Chic Fabric by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs available - here. Don't forget to read all 8 Tips for Curved Piecing on the AccuQuilt Blog (here). Soon you will be sewing curves in no time! Yes- Curved piecing really can be EASY and FUN! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @abitofscrapstuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Happy Quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hello! Today I'm sharing the fabulous Darling Diagonal Makeup Pouch I made with the April Sewers Club Box. I love that this pouch stands up plus the diagonal zipper is so much fun - love love love the style! Plus the Primarvera fabric is perfectly me...florals with the the perfect plum/pink color! Keep on reading for sewing tips I learned from making my project. All of the supplies you need to make the Darling Diagonal Makeup Pouch are included in the Sewers Club Box - including an awesome instructional video! I highly recommend watching the video before starting your project as it is full of helpful tips! I like to watch the video and sew along - it's easy to pause and rewind/rewatch a step if needed! Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Let's take a look at the Sewers Club - April Box Box Contents: (2) 10" x 44" Primavera by Pippa Shaw for Figo Fabrics Pellon Fusible Fleece Zipper including flower pull Gutermann Sew-All Thread in pink Bonus: Assorted Fat Quarter Bonus: Silver Handmade Tag Darling Diagonal Makeup Pouch Pattern plus instructional video Optional- Add on : Non-slip ruler grips and FriXion Fabric pen Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Sewing Tips: The included Primavera Fabrics in your Sewers Club box are cut the same size so choose your favorite print to be your exterior fabric. I chose to machine quilt rectangles 1.25" x 2.5"on my exterior fabric. I recommend FIRST fusing the Fusible Fleece to the exterior fabric, QUILT desired pattern, THEN cut the fabric per pattern cutting directions. Don't forget to leave the zipper open at least half-way before sewing pouch sides and bottom. You will use the open zipper to turn your pouch right side out. On the final step - boxing the pouch corners - I recommend to backstitch on start and end when sewing along the marked line. The backstitch will make sure your seam is secure. I really loved making this stylish and useful pouch! I can't wait to see the project for the May Sewers Club Box! Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie Click HERE to join Sewers Club and SAVE $5 on your Sewers Club Box. FREE shipping in USA and Canada

Hi AccuQuilt Friends! Today is National Love Your Pet Day and I'm sharing a tutorial for the perfect project to celebrate on the AccuQuilt Blog (here)! Many of us love our furry friends...so my GO! Scottie Dog Crazy Quilt Mug Rug is perfect! Now you can be happily reminded about your sweet furry friend while you are at work or quilting (or if super lucky BOTH) while having your favorite drink and snack! What I love about this project is that it is quick to make and perfect for scraps! PS - The GO! Scottie Dog Crazy Quilt Mug Rug would be make a great gift! The GO! Scottie Dog Crazy Quilt Mug uses two brand new AccuQuilt dies. GO! Scottie Dog. Plus the GO! Scottie Dog die includes FREE embroidery designs to stitch your puppy perfectly. GO! Crazy Quilt 6" Finished Die. This die fits a 10" fabric square perfectly or you can use scraps! Ready to start making your own GO! Scottie Dog Crazy Quilt Mug Rug (6" x 12") Warning - once you make one...you might need to make 5 ;) Supplies: AccuQuilt GO! Scottie Dog Die AccuQuilt GO! Crazy Quilt 6" Die AccuQuilt GO! or AccuQuilt GO! Big Machine Fabric Scraps -use your stash OR if your are making (5) GO! Scottie Dog Crazy Quilt Mug Rug projects (10) 10" Fabric Squares. Fabric: Moments Collection and Blossom Collection by Riley Blake Designs. (1) 2.5" strip x WOF for binding. Fabric: Gray Swiss Dots by Riley Blake Designs Batting Scrap 10” x 16” Backing Fabric 10” x 16" Fusible 6" x 6" -Heat N Bond Lite Tiny ribbon for Scottie Dog Bow - optional AccuQuilt GO! 2.5" Strip Cutter - optional to cut binding *** Step by step tutorial available on the AccuQuilt Blog (here) *** I just have to share the GO! Crazy Quilt 6" blocks as I just love making them!!! Plus I found the perfect puppy print from Moments by Riley Blake Designs for the backing. It's time to grab your favorite drink and snack and start quilting! You know your friends are totally going to need a GO! Scottie Dog Crazy Quilt Mug Rug too! PS - did you notice the Scottie Dog on the fabric is right by the appliquéd GO! Scottie Dog ? Don't forget the full step by step tutorial available on the AccuQuilt Blog (here) Enjoy Love Your Pet Day!!! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Happy Quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

It's time to share my Churn Dash Quilt with Lori Holt's newest fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs - Prim! I'm a huge fan of Lori Holt's designs...both fabric and cross stitch! I absolutely love the Churn Dash Quilt Block...it's one of my all time favorites! So I totally love this quilt!!! I'm going to share a little secret...I used the Prim Churn Dash fabric print for my quilt center! Yes - all those little churn dash blocks are printed on the fabric!!! Keep reading for a mini tutorial with cutting instructions so you can make a Prim Churn Dash Quilt too! I loved the colorful scrappy borders around the churn dash blocks on the fabric so I did the same design when I added borders to my quilt...it matches perfectly! Here's a peek of the Prim Vinyl Zipper Pouch I made with my scraps! Prim Churn Dash Quilt 54.5" x 60.5" Supplies for Prim Churn Dash Quilt and Project Bag -click on links to purchase 2 yards Center Fabric: Prim Churn Dash Cream designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs 3/4 yard Inner Border Fabric: Prim Cottage Clover designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs (4) 1/2 yard Outer Border Fabric: Prim Tea Rose Daisy, Prim Granny Apply Churndash, Prim Denim Blossom, Prim Daisy Posy designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs 3/4 yard Binding Fabric: Prim Clover Homespun designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs 3 1/2 yards Backing Fabric: Bee Backgrounds Cross stitch Brown designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs Additional Supplies for Project Bag: 1/4 yard Prim Sea Glass Daisy designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs ByAnnie's Vinyl Hand bag Zipper Prim Churn Dash Cutting Instructions: Cut Prim Churn Dash Cream Fabric 1/4" around outside of sashing printed on fabric. 7 Churn dash blocks horizontal and 8 Churn dash blocks vertical Cut (4) Churn dash blocks 5.75" x 5.75" squares for outer border corners Cut (7) 2.25" x WOF of inner border fabric Cut (2) 5.75" x WOF of outer border fabric from EACH of the (4) outer border fabrics. Example (2) Pink, (2) Green, (2) Blue, (2) Yellow Cut (6) 2.5" x WOF of binding fabric Inner Border Assembly: Sew each of the inner border strips end to end to create one long strip. Measure length of Churn dash fabric (quilt center). Cut (2) inner border strips the same size as quilt center length. Attach (1) inner border strip to right and left sides of quilt. Measure width of quilt center. Cut (2) inner border strips the same size as quilt center width. Attach (1) inner border strip to top and bottom of quilt. Outer Border Assembly: Sew matching outer border strips together. You will have (1) 5.75" x 84" strip of EACH outer border fabric = total of (4) 5.75" x 84" strips Measure length of quilt. Cut (1) Yellow and (1) Green outer border strip the same size as quilt center length. Attach (1) Yellow outer border strip to left side of quilt and (1) Green outer border strip to right side of quilt. Measure width of quilt center. Cut (1) Pink and (1) Blue outer border strip the same size as quilt center width. Sew (1) 5.75" x 5.75" Churn dash block to each end of Pink and Blue outer border strips. Attach (1) Churn dash/Pink outer border strip to top of quilt and (1) Churn dash/Blue outer border strip to bottom of quilt Quilt and Bind as desired. I love the Prim Clover Homespun plaid binding!!! Soooo this is a long blog post, but I have to share the bonus project I made with my Prim scraps....a Prim Vinyl Project Bag!!! I'm joining in for the Prim Stitch Along and definitely needed a matching bag!!! It's about 16" x 16" so it's perfect for holding my floss, fabric, and q-snap. Plus check out the super cute Prim Village House Charm!!! Prim Cross Stitch Supplies Vintage Cloth(25 count Lugana) Prim designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs Prim AuriFloss Prim Village Zipper Charm Prim Cross Stitch Pattern Series I didn't use a pattern for my Prim Project bag because I used my left over fabric...but here is a great video by Riley Blake Designs to make your own (here) I loved sewing with the gorgeous Prim fabric collection designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs! I'm definitely going to need more of this fabric! Prim will be shipping to quilt shops this month! Here's a peek of all the lovely fabrics. Click here to purchase Prim Fabric designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs. Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

FABRIC FABRIC FABRIC - I love it!!! Today, I'm sharing a post on the AccuQuilt Blog: The Art of Picking Quilt Fabric: 5 Tips for Magazine-worthy Projects . Go check it out here - the tips are helpful for all quilty fun projects. PLUS AccuQuilt has an awesome on-line tool (GO! Quilt) to help you choose fabrics AND it is free! I used the GO! Quilt to make this awesome Prairie Queen Block. Supplies needed: AccuQuilt GO! or Big Cutting System GO! Square - 4 1/2" (Finished) *(Shape 1) GO! Half Square Triangle - 4" Finished Square *(Shape 3) GO! Square - 2 1/2" (2" Finished) *(Shape 2) GO! Strip Cutter - 1 1/2" (1" Finished) 55024 Shortcake Fabric Collection by Heidi Staples for Riley Blake Designs * Shape 1, Shape 2, and Shape 3 are all included in the GO! Qube Mix & Match 8". The Qubes are amazing and a better value than purchasing each die separately. I love them! Be sure to check out my post on the AccuQuilt Blog: The Art of Picking Quilt Fabric: 5 Tips for Magazine-worthy Projects Please follow me on Instagram @abitofscrapstuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Happy Quilting! Melanie

My friend, Amanda Herring's, latest fabric collection is now available --- Harry & Alice!!! I was so lucky to receive some early release fabric... it is absolutely gorgeous!!! The colors are so rich and those roses ---love! I chose to sew the Preppy Quilt from A Bright Corner (which is a free pattern). To make a larger lap size quilt...I just sewed more blocks! Plus the Navy Swiss Dots matches perfectly with Harry & Alice fabric! I always love love love Amanda's fabric collections! I didn't think it was possible for her to top her Hello Lovely collection....but I think she did with Harry & Alice! I just love navy! Plus the roses are my absolute fave....I can't decide if I love the larger or smaller roses the most! My sunflowers are just about done blooming...but I got at least one more photo until next fall! I like using wide-back fabric since no piecing is needed...yay! Plus this Bee Backings Plaid from Riley Blake Designs matches so well! Check out the crinkly loveliness too! I'm so excited to snuggle up with my Harry & Alice Preppy Quilt and watch all the fall TV shows!!! Fabrics I used in my Harry & Alice Preppy Quilt Harry & Alice - fat quarter bundle would work great! Navy Swiss Dots Riley Blake Confetti Cotton - Cloud Bee Backings - Blue Plaid Thank you so much Amanda and Riley Blake Designs!!! I'm so in love with Harry & Alice and am thinking of my next project already!!! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @mellierc and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more sewing fun! Happy Sewing!!! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Fabric for quilt top and binding provided by Riley Blake Designs/Penny Rose.

Hi friends! Today I'm sharing a beginner tutorial/pattern for the Tip Top Stacked Pillow on the Janome website. The Tip Top Stacked Pillow was inspired by the 2.5" width scraps that I had left over from making the Tip Top Quilt (available in my pattern shop). I love creating a "bonus" project with my scraps! I created the Tip Top Stacked Pillow with my Janome M17 - which is SEW amazing. I absolutely love how perfectly it stitches every time I sew and quilt! JANOME SUPPLIES REQUIRED Janome Feet Used: 1/4" foot: I love to use the HP 1/4" foot. [ piecing blocks ] AcuFeed open toe foot UD [ straight-line quilting ] Zipper foot [installing zipper for pillow closure] Optional: Overcasting foot M [overcast pillow interior pillow seams] FABRIC AND NOTIONS REQUIRED (16) 2.5” x 4.5” rectangles. Label A (32) 2.5” x 2.5” squares. Label B 22” x 22” Batting 24” x 24” Pillow front backing *Optional. This fabric will be hidden in pillow interior. Backing fabric: Size will depend on preferred method for Pillow Backing Closure 18” Nylon Zipper 16” x 16” Pillow Form*Fabric used in cover pillow – HomeMade by Riley Blake Designs Use link above to save 15% off your order Discount is available once per month. INSTRUCTIONS Download Tip Top Stacked Pillow Pattern - here Color options: Close up Machine Quilting: I used the AcuFeed open toe foot UD for straight-line quilting with a 3.5mm stitch length BONUS: Check out my tutorial for a zipper pillow closure: Janome Tutorial: Reversible Zipper Pillow (here) I can't wait to see your Tip Top Stacked Pillow. Plus here is a peek of the Tip Top Quilt that inspired this bonus project with my scraps. Tip Top Quilt: Homemade Edition: Blog post (here) Download Tip Top Stacked Pillow Pattern - here Share with hashtag #TipTopStackedPillow #JanomeMakes Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy sewing / quilting! Melanie Call This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

It's Throw-Back Thursday--- so I'm sewing along with the Fat Quarter Shop Project Remix. We are sewing the Simple Zipper Bag! I always LOVE a zipper bag --- so of course I needed two! Plus patchwork was a must for my bags. Supplies: (1) Mini Charm Pack - Smitten by Bonnie & Camille 1/2 yard for binding 1/2 yard for backing and interior Soft & Stable Handbag Zipper I altered the pattern just a bit--- I sewed patchwork for the entire front of my bag. I just love patchwork! Plus I could use more of those cute 2.5" mini charm squares...no fabric waste/left overs here! One Mini Charm Pack gives you enough 2.5" squares to make both bags! So I separated out my squares into bright florals and low-volume. I LOVE both of the bags! Want a peek inside my bags....love the bit of quilting that shows! Grab your fabric, watch the video, and sew your Simple Zipper Bags. Yes... you do need to sew the zipper pulls--- LOVE! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @mellierc and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more sewing fun! Happy Sewing!!! Melanie

It is Week 6 of the Jolly Bar Row Along with Fat Quarter Shop!!! Fat Quarter Shop has designed a fun (and FREE) sampler quilt with their newly released The Jolly Bar Book Vol 2 - yay!!! I love this quilt!!! Just look at all the fun Blissful Kisses Block. Week 6: Blissful Kisses Block The Blissful Kisses Blocks were fun to make - they are the cutest butterflies! If you are using directional fabrics - make sure the fabric is cut so fabric is the correct direction in the final quilt! I'm sewing with At Home by Bonnie & Camille. I think the At Home collection is perfect for my quarantine at home. I also love all of Bonnie & Camille's fabric collections! What is super cool about the At Home Jolly Bar is that BOTH Bonnie's (red) and Camille's (blue) color ways are included in the Jolly Bar! I'm also going to add little Bonnie & Camille pink into my quilt as I can't make a Bonnie & Camille quilt without pink! Jolly Bar Row Along Supplies: (1) Jolly Bar - At Home designed by Bonnie & Camille 2 5/8 yards for Background, Sashing & Borders - Moda Bella Bleached 98 7/8 yard for Binding 3 3/8 yards for Backing The Jolly Bar Vol 2 Book Jolly Bar Row Along Fat Quarter Shop Blog Post Are you ready to join the Jolly Bar Row Along?!?! It's not too late! This lovely quilt has spools, hearts, butterflies, and more! Fat Quarter Shop sewed their quilt using the Bloomington Collection by Lella Boutique, which is lovely. Finished Jolly Bar Row Along Quilt (Sample by Fat Quarter Shop with Bloomington Fabric) Jolly Bar Row Along Fabric Requirements and Dates I will be back on August 10th to share my finished Jolly Bar Row Along Quilt- I can't wait! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

When Jodie at Fort Worth Fabric Studio asked if I wanted to sew the sample quilt for the Scrappy Spool Kit....I was like....YES! Patchwork squares plus dots, stripes, and floral fabrics makes me so happy! I love happy sewing! Scrappy Spool Kit Contents (video at end of post) - Kits available at Fort Worth Fabric Studio here Amorette Charm Pack from Wilmington White background & black dot fabric 2 Easy Piecing Grids by TenSisters (2" Finished) Backing fabric (Bonnie & Camille Moda 55161-15) Binding fabric (Bonnie & Camille Moda 55168-14) Scrappy Spool Pattern by Carmen of TenSisters Handicraft - The kit includes ALL the fabric for quilt top, binding, AND backing! Ready for some hints to sew your own Scrappy Spool Quilt - 31.5" X 39.25" Let's get sewing. 1. Per pattern and cutting guide- Cut your fabrics into 2.5" squares. Sew (8) half-square triangles. 2. Place 2.5" squares onto grid interfacing. Note the small gap (that is okay and will be in the sewn seam). I only placed enough squares on the interfacing that would fit on my ironing board. Then iron/fuse into place. Repeat. 3. To attach second section of interfacing- align grid lines and use a washable glue stick (I just used Elmer's school glue stick) to hold them together. Continue adding squares and iron/fuse sections together. 4. Fold and sew with a 1/4" seam. Sew all seams one direction - then snip and sew all seams the other direction. Be sure to watch the videos by TenSisters - here. 5. Look at all the perfect seams that match!!! Yay!!! 6. Quilt and bind. I would recommend simple quilting as there is a bit of bulk with the seams with fabric and grid interfacing. I chose to stipple mine. This Bonnie & Camille bias stripe fabric for the binding is perfect! Time to enjoy your Scrappy Spool Quilt!!!! I wanted to share some extra pictures that shows the super cute binding and backing fabrics that are included in the kit! I loved sewing my Scrappy Spool Quilt! Plus I loved learning a new sewing technique- grid patchwork interfacing- it is magic sewing for perfect seams!!! Be sure to purchase your Scrappy Spook Kit here at Fort Worth Fabric Studio before they sell out! Don't forget the kit includes everything for the Quilt Top, Binding, and Backing! I love a kit that is complete so you can just start sewing! Opening kit video (the kit also includes the backing- which isn't shown in the video) Be sure to follow me on Instagram @mellierc and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more sewing fun! Have a great day!!! Melanie

I can't believe it is almost 2018!!!! This year I am trying something new to keep my everyday and quilty life organized...The 2018 Quilter's Planner!!! I'm so excited to do this!!! Plus the included Pattern Magazine is awesome!!! More about the awesome Quilter's Planner at end of post (including a video). Goals: 1. Finish my WIPs...I cannot just work one project! I see a new quilt-along that I must join (anyone else do this???), new fabric or patterns are released, or I just want to start something new :) 2. Try new free motion quilting patterns. Currently, I am the stippling queen....time to branch out! 3. Purchase Electric Quilt 8 and start designing patterns...eek this makes me nervous! 4. Open an Etsy Store to sell my finished products....eek this also makes me nervous! I tend not to make exact quilty goals because I love finishing a project that I LOVE! I don't like feeling pressured that I must finish a certain quilt because I pre-assigned it to a particular month. Sewing/quilting is my creative and relaxing time....so I love to sew what makes me happy! More about the Quilter's Planner and how it will help me meet my goals and be more organized! Quilter's Planner Available at Fat Quarter Shop here or directly from Quilter's Planner here. Awesome Lori Holt pens for planner or just everyday doodling here. Photo by Quilter's Planner If you want a closer look inside the Quilter's Planner...you will love the video. Who else is excited for 2018?!?!? If want to link up for the #2018Planning Party Be sure to follow me on Instagram @mellierc and/or here on Bloglovin' for more sewing fun!!! Have a great day! Melanie This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a percentage of the sale if you make a purchase using an affiliate link (your purchase price is the same). Thank you so much for helping support my blog!

Happy Thursday! It's time for the Starling Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop and Art Gallery Fabrics!!! Plus if you choose to join in the Starling Quilt Along - one participant will win an AGF Color Master Box from Fat Quarter Shop (end of post)!!! Yay for gorgeous fabric!!! The Starling Quilt is a quick to sew and really shows off the gorgeous Art Gallery Fabrics!!! Of course, I chose the AGF Color Master Box - Vibrant Violet!!! Ready to make your own! My Quilt Ingredients -I made larger borders and scrappy backing! AGF Color Master Box- I chose Vibrant Violet 1.5 yards of Capsules Craftbound Marked Sights Yardage 2.5 yards of Tallinn Midnight Sofia 0.625 yards of Fusions Spices Impressions FREE Starling Quilt pattern Happy Cloud Batting 80/20 Aurifil Lavender Thread Starling Quilt Tips Be sure to save your left over triangles. I will be sharing a bonus project that turns them into half square triangles! Little sneak below. I purchased extra fabric for my outer background/border so I could make my quilt bigger. My borders are cut 6.75" x WOF instead of 2.5" x WOF. This made my quilt more lap size at 61" x 61"! I also used all the left over fabric plus just a bit from my stash to create a scrappy backing...love it! With a scrappy backing - my quilt is double sided now!!! Plus a peek of the binding!!! I love machine binding!!! If you prefer - Fat Quarter Shop also offers a kit using AGF Prisma Elements here. I had so much fun sewing my Starling Quilt!!! I hope you decide to join in the Starling Quilt Along plus you could win free fabric!!! Color Master Giveaway! In addition to the Quilt Along, Fat Quarter Shop will have a giveaway for those making and using the hashtags #starlingquilt and #AGFColorMaster on Instagram. On Friday, February 8, FQS will select 2 participants at random (excluding our QAL participants) from the hashtags #starlingquilt and #AGFColorMaster on Instagram to win an Art Gallery Color Master Fat Quarter Bundle or Box. You can use the Starling Quilt Kit or fabrics of your choice to participate. The deadline to enter is Thursday, Feb 7 at 11:59PM CST. We’ll announce the winner on FQS Instagram Story on the 8th. Have a great day and happy sewing! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more sewing fun! Melanie This post contains affiliate links to Fat Quarter Shop. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff.

Hello friends! I hope you love bags and even more BAGS because today I'm sharing NINE bags I made with Lori Holt's newest collection: My Happy Place! This fabulous new collection is a home decor/canvas weight fabric for Riley Blake Designs. I'm not sure how they do it, but it is a soft feeling canvas and I LOVE it! You may be thinking NINE BAGS ... is that a bit much... NOPE! I made lots of different styles, which was so fun! I will chat a bit about each style. Pepin Tote - My Happy Place Supplies: Click on links below Pepin Tote Pattern - by NoodleHead 1 yard Exterior- My Happy Place Pincushion Fabric designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs 1/3 yard Handles - My Happy Place Pins Fabric designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs 2/3 yard Interior - Bee Basics designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs 2 1/2 yards (must be at least 20" in width) - Pellon SF101 interfacing 15mm (5/8") metal snap for front pocket 20" Zipper for recessed Zipper closure I love being able to add metal snaps to my projects...I think the detail looks fabulous and is so useful. I ordered this affordable set of metal snaps from Amazon HERE. They are great! Plus that cute tomato pin cushion label/tag .... it's from the My Happy Place Zippy Bag Panel. I'm a big fan of adding zippers to my bags. I like to keep everything secure and safe! I do recommend the YKK brand of zippers as they are fabulous. I used the larger purse size #4.5 zippers with long zipper pull for this tote.... they are my favorite. I order my zippers from Amazon HERE. I chose to make my own Pepin Tote straps because I thought the pin fabric was perfect! I cut my fabric (2) 6" x WOF - lined with Pellon SF101. Folded the fabric to the middle and then folded again to create 1.5" width of fabric strip for the handles. Topstitch both side of the handle to secure the folded fabric - plus the stitching is a great detail! Zippy Bags and MORE Zippy Bags The next EIGHT project bags are all from the My Happy Place Home Decor Zippy Bags Panel... this is seriously an amazing panel! Of course, Lori Holt has included instructions on how to make Zippy Bags...but I wanted to challenge myself and make a variety of bags using the panel! I had SEW much fun!!! Supplies: click on links below My Happy Place Home Decor Zippy Bags Panel designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs (8) Zippers. I chose to use the YKK Purse #4.5 Zippers for the larger bags and the regular #3 zippers for the smaller bags. Lining fabric - I used a variety of Lori Holt fabrics 1/2 yard bag handles - My Happy Place Home Decor Pin Fabric Lori Holt Enamel Zipper Charms Lori Holt Vintage Trim Pellon SF101 Interfacing Larger Zippy Bags with Binding and Handles I love this style for the larger Zippy Bags! I used left over batting and quilted both the front and backing of the bags. The bags bags are fully lined with no raw edge seams...yay! I added binding and a handle and love it! The handles are helpful when taking your Zippy Bags on the go! Let me know if you would like a tutorial on this style of Project Bag. Large and Small Zippy Bags - lined with no exposed seams This style of Zippy Bags is similar to the directions on the panel except I added a lining and have no exposed seams plus added a handle to the larger bag! I really love adding a fun lining fabric to my bags so this was perfect! I also added (1) layer of Pellon SF101 to the exterior fabric of the smaller bags to give my bags a bit more thickness. For the larger bag, I quilted the exterior fabric with left over batting and added a handle! The label/tags included on the panel are AWESOME! I love them so much! They are such the perfect detail to add to your Zippy Bag! Let me know if you would like a tutorial on this style of project bag...fully lined with NO exposed seams. Zippy Bag with Lori Holt Vintage Trim For this adorable Zippy Bag - I added Lori Holt Vintage trim...love love love! This Zippy Bag is fully lined plus Pellon SF101 added to exterior fabric with no exposed seams and has a zipper on the top! It was fun to change up the look! I love this "happiness is handmade" illustration ....with all of my sewing must have tools! Hmmm...maybe Lori could make this into a cross stitch design?!?!? Let me know if you would like a tutorial on this style of project bag...fully lined with NO exposed seams. Zippy Bag - French Seam My final Zippy Bag today follows the included panel directions except I chose to make French Seams so I wouldn't have exposed seams. This simple bag is unlined and has no interfacing. I absolutely LOVED making all the bags and I'm so excited to star using them for my projects!!! Let me know your favorite style of Zippy Bag and if you would be interested in a tutorial on how I made it! My Happy Place Home Decor Fabric designed by Lori Holt (HERE) Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hi friends! Today I'm sharing a beginner tutorial/pattern for the Tip Top Stacked Pillow on the Janome website. The Tip Top Stacked Pillow was inspired by the 2.5" width scraps that I had left over from making the Tip Top Quilt (available in my pattern shop). I love creating a "bonus" project with my scraps! I created the Tip Top Stacked Pillow with my Janome M17 - which is SEW amazing. I absolutely love how perfectly it stitches every time I sew and quilt! JANOME SUPPLIES REQUIRED Janome Feet Used: 1/4" foot: I love to use the HP 1/4" foot. [ piecing blocks ] AcuFeed open toe foot UD [ straight-line quilting ] Zipper foot [installing zipper for pillow closure] Optional: Overcasting foot M [overcast pillow interior pillow seams] FABRIC AND NOTIONS REQUIRED (16) 2.5” x 4.5” rectangles. Label A (32) 2.5” x 2.5” squares. Label B 22” x 22” Batting 24” x 24” Pillow front backing *Optional. This fabric will be hidden in pillow interior. Backing fabric: Size will depend on preferred method for Pillow Backing Closure 18” Nylon Zipper 16” x 16” Pillow Form*Fabric used in cover pillow – HomeMade by Riley Blake Designs Use link above to save 15% off your order Discount is available once per month. INSTRUCTIONS Download Tip Top Stacked Pillow Pattern - here Color options: Close up Machine Quilting: I used the AcuFeed open toe foot UD for straight-line quilting with a 3.5mm stitch length BONUS: Check out my tutorial for a zipper pillow closure: Janome Tutorial: Reversible Zipper Pillow (here) I can't wait to see your Tip Top Stacked Pillow. Plus here is a peek of the Tip Top Quilt that inspired this bonus project with my scraps. Tip Top Quilt: Homemade Edition: Blog post (here) Download Tip Top Stacked Pillow Pattern - here Share with hashtag #TipTopStackedPillow #JanomeMakes Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy sewing / quilting! Melanie Call This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hi Quilty friends! Today on the AccuQuilt Blog (HERE)... I'm going to share some helpful tips on how to fussy cut your fabric PLUS a technique to perfectly cut pattern fabric using your AccuQuilt! What is "fussy cutting"? It is when you choose to cut a specific pattern/object from your fabric. I absolutely love to fussy cut my fabric! I especially love to fussy cut the center of my blocks as it adds so much interest to your project! I love to fussy cut my fabric AND use my AccuQuilt so be sure to check out my full blog post on the AccuQuilt Blog (HERE) including a little "how to" make your own 6" Sawtooth Star blocks AND a 18" Sawtooth Star Pillow. Click here for the Tips for Fussy Cutting With AccuQuilt Blog Post HERE Supplies: Gather up your supplies then go the AccuQuilt Blog to start cutting and sewing! - AccuQuilt Cutting Machine: GO! Me, GO!, or GO! Big - GO! Qube Mix & Match 6" Block - Pattern fabric for fussy cutting. *I used I Spy Panel (Spring) by Ann Kelle - (9) 10" squares for star points *I used Modern Classics by Violet Craft - 1/2 yard white background fabric - 3/4 yard backing fabric - 22" x 22" batting - 1/4 yard binding OR use leftover fabric from 10" squares to create a pieced binding - 18" pillow insert Click here for the Tips for Fussy Cutting With AccuQuilt Blog Post HERE (plus Sawtooth Pattern/pillow) Many of the projects I create include fussy cutting a particular object and/or cutting my fabric so the fabric pattern is straight in my blocks. This is super important for stripe, plaid, and select pattern designs as the lines will appear wonky if not cut correctly. Having well cut fabric makes a HUGE difference for your finished project, which is why I love my AccuQuilt dies! Below are some recent projects that I was careful to align the fabric pattern with the cutting edge of the die before cutting. You can click on the die name to see which die(s) I used. GO! Drunkard's Path 7" Die GO! 12" Log Cabin Die GO! Glorified Nine Patch Die GO! Qubes Click here for the Tips for Fussy Cutting With AccuQuilt Blog Post HERE (plus Sawtooth Pattern/pillow) If you want to see what quilty fun projects I'm working on follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff or my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog. Happy Quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links- thank you so much for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

I can't believe it's almost the end of the summer! But I think my Fat Quarter Ferris Wheel Quilt with Clementine fabrics just shouts summertime!!! Fat Quarter Ferris Wheel Quilt is a free pattern at Fat Quarter Shop and features large blocks that show off fabric prints so nicely! It is such a fun quilt to make!!! After all, a Ferris Wheel quilt should be totally fun to make! I just love the bright and happy prints from the Clementine Collection designed by Melody Miller with Ruby Star Society for Moda Fabrics. Fat Quarter Ferris Wheel Quilt 56.5" x 70.5" *Note - my quilt blocks are a bit smaller (14" vs 17") than the final pattern as I had a draft pattern Supplies: Fat Quarter Ferris Wheel Quilt Pattern - FREE (here) at Fat Quarter Shop 28 Fat Quarters - Clementine by Melody Miller with Ruby Star Society for Moda Fabrics 1 yards Background (no border strips) or 3 yards with border strips - Moda Bella White 1 yard binding - Clementine by Melody Miller with Ruby Star Society for Moda Fabrics 7.25 yards (if following pattern for Twin XL with border) backing OR I chose to make a pieced backing with scraps. Making your Fat Quarter Ferris Wheel Quilt larger (Twin XL no borders) Fat Quarter Shop updated the Fat Quarter Ferris Wheel Quilt Pattern with multiple sizes! I chose the Twin XL format with 20 blocks and no border. I love it! Fat Quarter Shop also has a Fat Quarter Ferris Wheel Quilt Kit available featuring Northern Lights by Annie Brady for Moda Fabrics. So perfect for Christmas! I decided to make a scrappy backing with the left over fabric scraps! I LOVE it! I'm even thinking of writing a quilt pattern for it too! I love a reversible quilt! I love all the free quilt patterns that Fat Quarter Shop shares! Fat Quarter Ferris Wheel Quilt Pattern available HERE Fat Quarter Bundles available HERE Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hi, all! It's time for another scrappy post, but today I am driving to Savannah, GA for QuiltCon 2017 - I'm so excited! - so I'm just going to share some inspiration with you today. First of all, I want to be sure you have a chance to see this fabulous post by Kat of Kat & Cat Quilts. If you don't know Kat already, she is the brains behind Covered In Love, which was one of our Hands2Help charities last year. She is also, by choice, a scrappy quilter, and she has a great idea for using up some of those precious small scraps that we hoard... Bookmarks! What a great idea! Her technique is very simple and you can read all about it here. And here are some pretties I've seen on Pinterest this week - lovely quilts one and all! Isn't this a cool way to do a charm quilt? I love the focus point the white squares give this one... And I have long wanted to do a bookshelf quilt, but wasn't willing to commit to the "realistic" look - and yet I really love the way this one looks! Less realism, but still gets its point across! And oh, the color!! I love the background color in these next two - grays can make all those beautiful scraps really POP! And this one just makes me smile! You can make this using either four mini-charm packs, or by cutting one regular charm pack in to quarters - a great way to use up that random charm pack you've got sitting in your stash! You can find the links for all of these quilts and more on my "Oh Scrap!" Pinterest page - click here to go there! So - - - do you feel inspired now? I'm thinking about taking my sewing machine with me to Savannah - wonder if I'll have time to do any sewing??? Hugs! Sarah

Hi Janome Friends! It's Melanie Call from A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog and Instagram. Today I'm sharing my Charmed Pillow Project that I created with my Janome M17. Perhaps you are like me and have lots of 5" Charm Packs / Stackers in your fabric collection and aren't quite sure what to make when you only have One 5" Charm Pack/Stacker. I'm helping you solve that fabric dilemma today. With just one 5" Charm Pack /Stacker you are able to make two Charmed Pillows (front panels) and they coordinate perfectly!!! I absolutely love making pillows as they are a quick and affordable project! I used one Lighthearted Charm pack by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics to create both Charmed Pillows. For the Charmed Pillow: Option A ... I used only the red/pinks/white fabrics from the Lighthearted Charm Pack to create an ombre design with fabrics . I absolutely love it! For Charmed Pillow: Option B, I used the aqua, green, and white prints. I arranged the fabrics in a different layout to create a more scrappy looking pillow. I love that I was able to make 2 coordinating pillows using one charm pack! Ready to make your own Charmed Pillows - Charmed Pillow 18" x 18" Supplies For (1) Pillow: Charmed Pillow: PDF Pattern (here) (12) 5” x 5” squares. Label A (8) 2.75” x 5” rectangles. Label B 22” x 22” Batting 24” x 24” Pillow front backing *Optional. This fabric will be hidden in pillow interior. Backing fabric: Size will depend on preferred method for Pillow Backing Closure 20” Nylon Zipper *Trim to size 18” x 18” Pillow Form *Fabric used in cover pillows: Lighthearted by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics *You will be able to make (2) Pillow fronts with just one 5” Charm Pack / Stacker Charmed Pillow Block Assembly 18.5” x 18.5” unfinished Option A: Option B: --- Piecing Instructions --- This project is assembled in columns. Each column contains (3) A 5” x 5” squares and (2) B 2.75” x 5” rectangles. A. Option A · Sew together A + B + A + B + A. Column measures 5” x 18.5”. Make (4) Columns · Press Column 1 and 3 towards bottom. Press Column 2 and 4 towards top. Sew Columns together as shown. Column 1 + Column 2 + Column 3 + Column 4. Unfinished pillow measures 18.5” x 18.5” + + + = B. Option B · Column 1. Sew together A + A + B + B + A. Press towards bottom. Column measures 5” x 18.5”. · Column 2: Sew together B + A + A + A + B. Press towards top. Column measures 5” x 18.5”. · Column 3: Sew together A + B + B + A + A. Press towards bottom. Column measures 5” x 18.5”. · Column 4. Sew together B + A + A + A + B. Press towards top. Column measures 5” x 18.5”. · Sew Columns together as shown. Column 1 + Column 2 + Column 3 + Column 4. Unfinished pillow measures 18.5” x 18.5” + + + ­­­= Quilt and finish pillow with preferred method * (tutorial links below). Both Charmed Pillows (piecing, quilting, and zipper installation) were created with my Janome M17. I absolutely love my Janome M17! It is so easy to use plus always has perfect stitches. Tip: Use the Janome HP 1/4" foot for an accurate seam allowance for quilting projects. Don't forget to use the HP needle plate too. I can't wait to see your Charmed Pillow. #CharmedPillow #ABitofScrapStuff Download Charmed Pillow Pattern (here) Zippered Pillow Tutorials: Reversible Pillow (Zipper on bottom): https://abitofscrapstuff.blogspot.com/2022/05/janome-tutorial-reversible-zippered.html Exposed Zipper Backing: https://abitofscrapstuff.blogspot.com/2021/10/tutorial-adding-exposed-zippered-pillow.html Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy embroidering /sewing / quilting! Melanie Call. ******** This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hello! Today is Week 6 and FINAL week of the Charming Baby Sew Along with Fat Quarter Shop. This week we are sewing together our quilt top and backing - yay!!! I just love sewing together sampler quilts! It's so fun to create a quilt with lots of block sizes! The Charming Baby Quilts Sampler Quilt is HUGE at 66.5" x 88.5" (a very generous twin size)...perfect for snuggling! Luckily I was able to take a photo on stairs so you could see the full quilt! Of course a close up picture is needed so you can see the cuteness of the Farm Charm fabric-- the farm animals! Farm Charm Collection: For my Charming Baby Sew Along Quilt, I used the Farm Charm Collection by Gingiber for Moda Fabrics. I love her illustrations and these farm animals are just too cute! Seriously look at the horses, sheep, and chickens!!!! Total cuteness overload :) Quilt Front: I just love all the different blocks and sizes! The quilt has so much interest and is fun to look at! Plus you can search for the cute farm animals! Quilt Backing: I used a layer cake of Farm Fresh by Gingiber (an older collection, but coordinates so well with Farm Charm) to create a pieced backing! It's a double sided quilt now PLUS I used my stash so BONUS! Charming Baby Sew Along Suplies: Click on links below Charming Baby Quilts Book by Melissa Corry (5) Charm Packs - I chose Farm Charm by Gingiber 5 3/4 yards Background fabric - Moda Fabrics Silky Bella Zen Grey 7/8 yard Binding - I chose Farm Charm by Gingiber 5 1/4 yards Backing - OR I used Farm Fresh Layer Cake plus extra Moda Fabrics Silky Bella Zen Grey Fat Quarter Shop Blog to download this week's pattern (here) Sewing Tips for the Charming Baby Quilts blocks: When using directional fabrics, make sure your fabric pattern is the correct direction before cutting! For perfect half-square triangles - I used my AccuQuilt GO! Qube Half-Square Triangle die (which I love as no trimming is needed). Other options for half-square triangles: Bloc-loc Ruler and Half-Square Triangle Paper on a Roll I love using Diagonal Seam Tape by Cluck Cluck Sew. It is such a time saver as you do not need to draw the corner to corner sewing line on the backside of the fabric. Don't forget to use pins for perfect points! I love the Magic pins! Press, press, press these blocks! Just look at all the crinkly goodness!!! Time for snuggling with my Charming Baby Quilts Sampler Quilt. I will be making more of the quilts in the Charming Baby Quilts book - they are so fabulous! Below is a peek of one of my favorite quilts in the book! Of course, I love a good star quilt! From Fat Quarter Shop and It's Sew Emma, "Charming Baby Quilts brings 10 original baby quilts to life, featuring the classic 5” square Charm Pack precut. Each design uses one, two or three Charm Packs, making this an essential book to have on hand for gifts and celebrations." Charming Baby Quilts book available HERE. PS - I loved sewing with Farm Charm that I purchased more fabric to make the black and white version of the Lucky Charm Quilt...it will be the perfect matching quilt for my Charming Baby Quilts Sampler! Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and here on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hello friends! I hope you love bags and even more BAGS because today I'm sharing NINE bags I made with Lori Holt's newest collection: My Happy Place! This fabulous new collection is a home decor/canvas weight fabric for Riley Blake Designs. I'm not sure how they do it, but it is a soft feeling canvas and I LOVE it! You may be thinking NINE BAGS ... is that a bit much... NOPE! I made lots of different styles, which was so fun! I will chat a bit about each style. Pepin Tote - My Happy Place Supplies: Click on links below Pepin Tote Pattern - by NoodleHead 1 yard Exterior- My Happy Place Pincushion Fabric designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs 1/3 yard Handles - My Happy Place Pins Fabric designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs 2/3 yard Interior - Bee Basics designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs 2 1/2 yards (must be at least 20" in width) - Pellon SF101 interfacing 15mm (5/8") metal snap for front pocket 20" Zipper for recessed Zipper closure I love being able to add metal snaps to my projects...I think the detail looks fabulous and is so useful. I ordered this affordable set of metal snaps from Amazon HERE. They are great! Plus that cute tomato pin cushion label/tag .... it's from the My Happy Place Zippy Bag Panel. I'm a big fan of adding zippers to my bags. I like to keep everything secure and safe! I do recommend the YKK brand of zippers as they are fabulous. I used the larger purse size #4.5 zippers with long zipper pull for this tote.... they are my favorite. I order my zippers from Amazon HERE. I chose to make my own Pepin Tote straps because I thought the pin fabric was perfect! I cut my fabric (2) 6" x WOF - lined with Pellon SF101. Folded the fabric to the middle and then folded again to create 1.5" width of fabric strip for the handles. Topstitch both side of the handle to secure the folded fabric - plus the stitching is a great detail! Zippy Bags and MORE Zippy Bags The next EIGHT project bags are all from the My Happy Place Home Decor Zippy Bags Panel... this is seriously an amazing panel! Of course, Lori Holt has included instructions on how to make Zippy Bags...but I wanted to challenge myself and make a variety of bags using the panel! I had SEW much fun!!! Supplies: click on links below My Happy Place Home Decor Zippy Bags Panel designed by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs (8) Zippers. I chose to use the YKK Purse #4.5 Zippers for the larger bags and the regular #3 zippers for the smaller bags. Lining fabric - I used a variety of Lori Holt fabrics 1/2 yard bag handles - My Happy Place Home Decor Pin Fabric Lori Holt Enamel Zipper Charms Lori Holt Vintage Trim Pellon SF101 Interfacing Larger Zippy Bags with Binding and Handles I love this style for the larger Zippy Bags! I used left over batting and quilted both the front and backing of the bags. The bags bags are fully lined with no raw edge seams...yay! I added binding and a handle and love it! The handles are helpful when taking your Zippy Bags on the go! Let me know if you would like a tutorial on this style of Project Bag. Large and Small Zippy Bags - lined with no exposed seams This style of Zippy Bags is similar to the directions on the panel except I added a lining and have no exposed seams plus added a handle to the larger bag! I really love adding a fun lining fabric to my bags so this was perfect! I also added (1) layer of Pellon SF101 to the exterior fabric of the smaller bags to give my bags a bit more thickness. For the larger bag, I quilted the exterior fabric with left over batting and added a handle! The label/tags included on the panel are AWESOME! I love them so much! They are such the perfect detail to add to your Zippy Bag! Let me know if you would like a tutorial on this style of project bag...fully lined with NO exposed seams. Zippy Bag with Lori Holt Vintage Trim For this adorable Zippy Bag - I added Lori Holt Vintage trim...love love love! This Zippy Bag is fully lined plus Pellon SF101 added to exterior fabric with no exposed seams and has a zipper on the top! It was fun to change up the look! I love this "happiness is handmade" illustration ....with all of my sewing must have tools! Hmmm...maybe Lori could make this into a cross stitch design?!?!? Let me know if you would like a tutorial on this style of project bag...fully lined with NO exposed seams. Zippy Bag - French Seam My final Zippy Bag today follows the included panel directions except I chose to make French Seams so I wouldn't have exposed seams. This simple bag is unlined and has no interfacing. I absolutely LOVED making all the bags and I'm so excited to star using them for my projects!!! Let me know your favorite style of Zippy Bag and if you would be interested in a tutorial on how I made it! My Happy Place Home Decor Fabric designed by Lori Holt (HERE) Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy quilting! Melanie This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting A Bit of Scrap Stuff. My family appreciates it!

Hi Fabric Friends! Today I'm sharing a new club at Sewers Club called Stash Builder! Stash Builder is perfect to build your fabric stash with a curated bundle chosen just for you. Stash Builder is super flexible as you are able to choose how many fat quarters you want to receive (5 or 10 or 15) AND how often you want your personalized bundle to arrive in the mail (monthly or bi-monthly or quarterly) so it's perfect for everyone! Sign up HERE and save 25% off your first Stash Builder at Sewers Club My first Stash Builder Bundle - it is amazing! What I love about Stash Builder available at Sewers Club .... I was able to personalize my bundle by answering a few questions: favorite fabric colors, favorite fabric designs (solids, prints, novelty, holiday, and/or batik), and a never send design option. Included is a card that lists every fat quarter in your box in left to right order. This is FABULOUS so I can order additional yardage of my favorite prints! I was able to choose how many fat quarters to include in my Stash Builder and how often I want Stash Builder to ship - choose what fits your budget. Each Stash Builder is a surprise - but don't worry you will love the curated bundle as it is personalized. Each fat quarter was folded and packed carefully in the box .... I love a pretty stack of fat quarters! Plus as a member you'll get an Exclusive Discount. Save 15% on ALL Sewers Club orders with code: Member Your Stash Builder will be different from mine as each bundle is curated to match your favorite fabrics. I love that my bundle coordinates so I can easily use all 15 fat quarters in one quilt or make multiple smaller projects! Sign up HERE and save 25% off your first Stash Builder at Sewers Club Be sure to follow me on Instagram @ABitofScrapStuff and on my A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog for more fabric fun! Have a great day and happy sewing! Melanie