"Press On"...Scrappy-Happy-Tote!

 Hey quilter's....hope you're having a great week. Do you ever fall in love with a fabric "sew much" that you can't handle the scraps lying around. Oh my gosh...that is exactly what happened with this fun & super cute fabric "Press On" by J. Wecker Frisch for Riley Blake Designs. I previously covered my "Inspiration board" in a previous post with this adorable fabric. I love and collect antique irons. It's a bit nostalgic for me due to remembering my dear Grandma using one. I had a scrap piece that was a good size and I kept pondering on what to do with it...well...I decided to make a "tote" to put my pressing tools in that I take to quilt meetings. I actually made this the week before the recent hurricane and had to pack most of my "sewing/quilting" room in tubs just incase my roof flew off. Geez...thank God it didn't but I'm just getting my room organized again and decided to go ahead and share this fun tote with y'all. I love it when you can take a "scrap" piece of fabric and make it into the most fun-ctional item ever. I've been wanting a bag to take items in that wouldn't fit into my "Quilter's Project Case" by Missouri Star Quilt Co. I say fun & easy due to all my bags are pretty much made the same way. I don't get fancy...just fun-ctional :-) :-) If you've noticed on previous post that I've made "Gift Bags" that are 100% Re-gift-able for the Holidays and the process is the same. It's super easy that I almost didn't share this bag but I had too...the fabric is sew adorable!!! If anything I'm hoping that my "Scrappy-Happy-Tote" will inspire you to grab a piece of fabric and make something for yourself. I will say...wouldn't this make a great Christmas gift too? Tis the Season y'all :-)

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

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Items that I love to take to "quilt meetings"...

* Drits Mighty Mini Iron

* 8" Wool pressing mat

* 8" Omnigrid Spinning Mat

* Amelia 8" Scissors by MSQC

* Olga Rotary cutter by MSQC

* Sallie tomato Essential Creasing & turining tool

* Lighted seam ripper (yes I would love to not need it) :-)

* Aurifil 50# thread (Black was used to quilt bag)

* MSQC 50# thread white...always love to share :-)

* Chuck....he goes and inspires everyone!

Here's all you need...

* Scrap fabric of "Press on" by J. Wecker Frisch for Riley Blake Designs

* Scrap fabric for lining & handles ( I used Bella Solids black by Moda)

* Pellon Fusible Fleece to stabilize fabric

* Aurifil 50# thread in black or your desired thread hue

Here's all you do...

Note....please read my "Christmas Tree Jelly Roll bag" for instructions on bag making...:-)

and I used a 1/2" seam allowance for stability when joining fabrics 2gether.

* Press & Rotary cut your scrap fabric to desired size adding in your 1" all around for your seam allowance.

* Mine was roughly 14 1/2" x 27"

* Rotary cut your Pellon Fusible fleece to same size & lining fabric.

* Following manufacturer's directions carefully fuse fleece to wrong side of fabric.

* Quilt as desired.

* Square up if needed.

Tip...I used Aurifil 50# black and did accent quilting between the fabric design. Nothing famcy but added that extra touch :-)

* Follow my easy bag making instructions & make your "handles" to the size you desire. I wanted a long handle to sling the bag over my shoulder :-)

Tip....I would love for you to "challenge yourself" and make the "box pleat corners" on bag. The instructions are very easy on my bag making post & gives extra stability to your bag plus a very professional touch as well. 

My bag rougly finished out to 12 x 12 1/2 and as you can see it holds a lot :-)

I hope you grab your favorite scrap piece of fabric and make yourself a fun-ctional bag to use or make a great gift for someone. The design is very versatile...just change the fabric for the gift you're making. Who wouldn't love an extra tote plus your using scraps :-) Win...win!

Talk soon,

Cat

Enchanted Christmas Embroidery..."Snowflake Ornament"

 Hey quilter's...it's Finally Friday & hope y'all have fun plans for some Holiday stitchin' this weekend. I'm having a blast with this stunning kit "Enchanted Christmas" keepsake embroidery kit by Missouri Star Quilt Company. The kit comes with 5 different projects in 2 & 3 color variations....the designs are a peel & stick which is a washes away after you've embroidered. Each individual design is so stunning but very easy to follow. You can follow the kit instructions as you embroider you get creative and make yours even more unique. As you can see with my previous posts I'm making "ornaments" for my daughter to hang on her tree. We always try to get to gether for Christmas but just in case she'll have these to hang. I'm also hoping my sweet grandson will inherit them one day too. I do believe it is the little things that we cherish so dearly and what better time than "Christmas" to make something for your loved ones. I changed up the color pattern on the "snowflake" due to she has 2 trees that she decorates in different color ways. I'm having a blast with this kit, it's very realaxing & fun! I do believe the kit is still available but you know how great items sell out fast. I can't beleive it's Novemeber 1st. Christmas is not that far away so I hope your gift making is going great. I know that whatever you make it is stitched with love and will be cherished. Thanks so much for following and have fun!

Blessed Quilting from My Home to Yours,

Cat

MSQC Affiliate

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Enchanted Christmas "Snowflake Ornament"...

Note...all supplies needed are in "Christmas Tree Post"

Here's all you need...

* 4.5 circle template

* DMC white embroidery thread (blanket stitch around edges)

* White 5" square from MSQC Holiday Pack for backing

Here's all you do...

* Follow instructions within kit or get creative :-)

* Following instructions remove adhesive...

Tip...I carefully pat design between paper towels

* Hang & let completey dry before cutting circle.

Note...Pic below is after it has dryed.

Tip...I then add my french knots :-)

* Carefully mark/cut around design using circle template.

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* Repeat for white felt backing.

* Place two pieces togther...clip & blanket stitch around edges or your preferred method.

Tip...leave an opening at top to insert the "ornament hook" ...then stitch around hook to secure.

* Embellish as desired. I did a sweet vintage button for the center that resembled a snowflake.

Get creative & have fun!

Talk soon,

Cat