RBDNotSoBasic...I <3 To Sew
Me: Hi. My Name is Christopher. And I love to sew.
You: Hi Christopher. Welcome to the club.
Truthfully, I’ve been sewing for a long time, but like many of you, I’ve been sewing more during this unprecedented time. Outside of sewing masks for ourselves, family, friends, and first responders, we’ve also been finishing up WIP’s while trying a new pattern or skill.
Well, this #RBDNotSoBasic project celebrates our love of sewing!
If you love to make quilts, clothes, or anything in between (where my Cosplay friends at?)—this one’s for you!
Made with one of the first Riley Blake Designs basics I was introduced to—Hashtag, this subtle texture print is the perfect stash builder. This basic comes in two print sizes: mini and large. Of course, I’m partial to the mini.
For this project, I used Hashtag in Red, Orange, Mustard, Green, Blue, Denim, Purple and Black Tonal. For the background, I used RBD’s Confetti Cotton in White.
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own:
I <3 To Sew Foundation Paper Piece Templates (for purchase in my shop)
Various Fat Quarters for the blocks.
1 Yard for the Background
1/2 Yard for the Backing (I used my new basic, Pin Drop, out in stores now)
1/4 Yard for the Binding
22’’ x 24’’ Section of Batting
Miscellaneous Sewing Supplies including, Rulers, Rotary Cutter, Thread, and Sewing Machine
From your background fabric cut:
(2) 2 1/2’’ x 6 1/2’’ rectangles.
(2) 21’’ x 8 1/2’’ rectangles.
Here’s the simple instructions for making your own:
Make the I <3 To Sew FPP blocks.
Remove the paper from the back of the blocks.
Sew the “I” block to the “Heart” block.
Press seams toward the “Heart” block.
Sew the “I and Heart” block to the “Sewing Machine” block.
Press the seams toward the “Heart” block.
Sew (1) 2 1/2’’ x 6 1/2’’ rectangle to the left of the “I” block.
Press seams toward the background.
Sew (1) 2 1/2’’ x 6 1/2’’ rectangle to the right of the “Sewing Machine” block.
Press seams toward the background.
Sew (1) 21’’ x 8 1/2’’ background rectangle to the top of the blocks.
Press seams toward the background. Repeat for the bottom background rectangle.
Layer the quilt top with the batting and backing.
Quilt and bind as desired.
Using my BabyLock Journey, masking tape, and Aurifil Monofilament Thread, I created a cross-hatch quilt pattern. If you want to learn more about why I use masking tape, you can watch my Fat Quarter Shop video here.
Oh, and if you’re new to Foundation Paper Piecing, don’t worry. This project is beginner friendly!
There are so many awesome tutorials online to help get you started. Some expert FPP designers suggest leaving the paper on the back while sewing the blocks together. I find removing the paper before to be easier, but that’s my personal preference. Do what works best for you.
Not only do I love sewing, but I love how versatile the sewing machine block is.
How cute would it be as the background for a clear view tote? Eeeeep!
Be sure to follow #RBDNotSoBasic to see other projects made with RBD’s Not So Basic, Basics!
cut, sew, repeat…
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