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ombre holiday tree featuring Nancy's Notions...

several months ago my friends at Nancy’s Notions asked me to create a modern project using one of their many awesome templates. of course, i couldn’t say no!

i saw the Split Tumbler Template in their catalog and fell in love. and since the holidays are right around the corner, I wanted to create a holiday project! introducing the ombre holiday tree mini quilt. isn’t it just the cutest? and guess what? you can make your own!

here’s what you’ll need to make your own:

  • 4- 3/8 yard solid green fabrics

  • 1- 3/8 yard solid red fabric

  • 1- 1/2 yard solid white fabric for border

  • 1- 1/4 yard stripe fabric for binding

  • 1- 20’’ x 22’’ solid fabric for backing

  • 1- 20’’ x 22’’ batting

  • split tumbler template

  • matching thread for piecing and quilting

  • misc. sewing supplies

unless otherwise noted, a 1/4’’ seam allowance was used.

i used riley blake designs confetti cottons and 1/8’’ stripe basic for this project.

here’s the cutting instructions:

  • follow the Split Tumbler Template instructions for cutting

  • use the 5’’ square lines on the Split Tumbler Template

  • cut (2) x 2 1/2’’ x 18’’ white rectangles for the border

  • cut (2) x 2 1/2’’ x 16 1/4’’ white rectangles for the border

  • cut (3) x 2 1/2’’ x WOF stripe rectangles for the binding

here’s the piecing instructions:

  • follow the Split Tumbler Template instructions for piecing

  • make 4 x light green blocks

  • make 4 x medium green blocks

  • make 4 x medium dark blocks

  • make 4 x dark green blocks

  • trim each block to 4’’ x 4 1/2’’

  • sew each column together

  • sew each row together

  • sew on each border

here’s how you can finish your mini quilt:

  • layer quilt top, batting, and backing together

  • baste as desired

  • quilt and bind as desired

ta-da, wasn’t that so much fun? and easy too, especially with the Split Tumbler Template!

if you’re looking for some of my favorite tools, like wonder clips, my riley blake designs pin bowl, or the pink olfa rotary cutter i use, you can grab them from Nancy’s Notions! they’re offering free shipping to my readers! how fab is that? use code: 189501-1131 for free shipping over $49.00.

can’t wait to see what you create with this awesome template! and guess what? i’ll have another tutorial with another template very soon!

cut, sew, repeat..

the tattooed quilter

*this is a sponsored conversation between myself and Nancy’s Notions. all opinions are mine, including the text and photographs.

zakka home book...

today i’m thrilled to share my friend and fellow designer, Sedef Imer’s new book, Zakka Home!

published by Tuva Publishing, this book features 19 modern projects for your home. from lavender sachets to bento bags, there’s a project for everyone, including the beginner sewist!

when Sedef asked me to participate in her book launch, i had to say yes! it’s a gorgeous book! honestly, i had a hard time picking one project to make, but finally decided to make the scallop trivet. it’s just too cute, especially with the holidays right around the corner.

this project was quick and fun to make, especially in an afternoon. her instructions are precise and very clear, however, i clipped the scallop curves so when i turned the trivet to the outside, the curves would lay flat.

this project (and several others) are great for gifts! how cute would this scallop trivet be with a mug and hot chocolate? i made mine with Lori Holt’s new Shabby Basic. they’re the perfect colors and the texture is divine. i used Jill Howarth’s, Way Up North snowman for the center. the addition of peach just pulls it all together.

follow Sedef on Instagram to see more projects and inspiration.

cut, sew, repeat…

the tattooed quilter

RBDNotSoBasic Project #4

color me excited to share with you the latest #RBDNotSoBasic project!

the inspiration for this project is centered around the launch of crayola kaleidoscope, a brand new basic from riley blake designs and crayola! the perfect match! the collection features a tone-on-tone orange peel pattern and is perfect for quilting, apparel, and home decor projects! the names match back to some of the crayola color names like bubble bath, chocolate chip, and jazzberry jam just to name a few. how fabulous and fun is that?

we asked the designers to make 6 kaleidoscope blocks (fitting right?). the block was designed by our very own RDBNotSoBasic designer, Lee Heinrich of Freshly Pieced.

finishing at 6’’, you can create some awesome depth with color placement and layout. if you squint, you can see an inner circle starting to take place in my blocks. a scrappy version is pretty cool too!

don’t worry, these blocks won’t be left unfinished. stay tuned for a fun announcement!

the crayola kaleidoscope collection is just one of many basic collections riley blake designs has to offer. have you seen blossom? it’s my first basic with RBD and launches next month! yay!

follow the #rbdnotsobasic hashtag to see more awesome projects, including project #2 and #3.

cut, sew, repeat…

the tattooed quilter