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RBDNotSoBasic...carrot treat bags

my latest #RBDNotSoBasic project is quick and easy!

this carrot treat bag is perfect for easter and spring alike.

several years ago, i made Stitched By Crystal’s adorable bunny shaped candy bags and when i discovered she wrote a carrot treat bag tutorial for Make It & Love It, i just knew i had to make them!

the tutorial is extremely easy to follow without any additional templates or supplies. this is also a great project for scraps. dig through those bins and start growing your own carrot treat bag garden!

i wanted to showcase several of Riley Blake Design’s awesome basics including the following:

  • shades

  • blossom

  • swiss dot

  • kisses

  • 1/8’’ stripe

there’s something so cute about this little range of prints, they’re so darling! what’s your favorite?

these little carrot treat bags sew together pretty quickly and with the help of jack, i was able to make five in one afternoon. they’re perfect for easter baskets, on their own, or as spring-themed home decor.

be sure to check out the other RBDNotSoBasic blog posts and follow the #rbdnotsobasic hashtag to see more awesome projects.

cut, sew, repeat…

the tattooed quilter

foundation paper pieced table runner w/ FQS

can i let you in on a little secret?

i recored a series of FREE videos for my friends at Fat Quarter Shop.

in one of those videos, i demonstrate how you can create your own foundation paper piece templates! and if you’re new to FPP, don’t worry, i walk you through each step!

block size: 10 1/2’’ square - table runner size: 10 1/2’’ x 30’’

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

for this table runner, you need the following:

  • for this specific table runner, you’ll need 11 various fabric prints

  • batting, cut down to 14’’ x 34’’

  • backing, 1/2 yard, cut down to 14’’ x 34’’

  • binding, 1/4 yard, cut down to (3) 2 1/2’’ x WOF strips

  • 90/14 sewing machine needle

  • iron and other misc. sewing supplies

  • artist paper. you can find this at your local arts and crafts supply store

  • pencil

  • 12’’ square ruler

pre-cut your fabric into the following measurements:

  • 6 1/2’’ x 11 1/2’’ for your flying geese

  • 6 1/2’’ x 9’’ for the “wings”

watch the video on how to do the rest:

see, wasn’t that super easy?

be sure to check out the other videos include how to machine bind your projects.

cut, sew, repeat…

the tattooed quilter


celebrate your pet w/the cricut maker...

gotcha day?

birthday?

or just because?

these pawesome projects are puurrfect for celebrating your pet, especially with the cricut maker. you can make this adorable mini quilt and snack containers in a snap with several of cricut’s handy-dandy tools!

and since there are over 60,000 images in cricut’s design space, if you can dream it, you can make it! the maker cuts through just about any material and their premium vinyl, makes this project especially cool!

here’s what i made the mini quilt with:

  1. the hey mister fabric collection from riley blake designs.

  2. confetti cottons and stripes basics from riley blake designs.

  3. the flying geese foundation paper piece template i designed in cricut’s design space.

  4. the dog house foundation paper piece template i designed in cricut’s design space.

  5. the sashing is 6 1/2’’ x 3 1/2’’ and the cornerstone blocks are 3 1/2’’ square.

  6. auriful invisible thread for quilting.

start by sewing the flying geese and doghouse blocks. then starting at the top, sew the sashing to the blocks until you have finished the quilt top. baste, quilt, and bind as desired. it came together in a snap and the checker board quilting really made it pop! i love it. and let’s give a shout out to cricut’s bright pad, it’s great for FPP!

*this project uses 1/4’’ seam allowances. press your seams to one side.

**use 90/14 sewing machine needle when FPP and a 1.4 stitch length. this will make removing the paper easy!

here’s what i made the snack containers with:

  1. clear plastic pails from your local arts and crafts store.

  2. container with lid from your local arts and crafts store.

  3. cricut’s premium vinyl-removable in white. i purchased a sampler pack. you need about 6’’.

  4. cricut’s stronggrip transfer tape. the stronggrip worked the best.

  5. the puppy party artwork i pulled together in cricut’s design space.

remember, vinyl doesn’t need to be “mirrored” in design space. i learned that the hard way. haha. the stronggrip transfer tap will make applying the artwork to the snack containers pretty darn easy!

edie and edna would love to celebrate their birthday’s with these adorable projects!

the snack containers would also make the perfect gift to give to another pet-friend. if you don’t have a dog, don’t worry, there’s plenty of cricut artwork for a wide variety of pets too!

don’t forget, march 23rd is national puppy day and april 11th is national pet day. and if you want to celebrate for an entire month—may is national pet month! but let’s be real, every day at my house is pet day! hehe!

cut, sew, repeat…

the tattooed quilter

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