Sewing & Quilting Blog
Ideas and inspiration from artist & fabric designer Tara Reed
Adorable Basket Apron from Homestead Life Fabric
I love everything about creating fabric - including seeing what others choose to make with it when it's out in the world! Today I wanted to share a peek at the adorable and functional Basket Apron Kreative Kymona created with the wheat patterns....
3 Ways to use the Homestead Life Placemat Panel
Looking for multiple ways to use the Homestead Life Placemat Panels? Here are links to my blog posts with detailed directions.Create coordinating placemats to mix and match with the designs from the Placemat PanelsThe Placemat Panel is great to use...
Make a Tote Bin from the Homestead Life Fabric Placemat Panel
Placemat Panels - they aren’t just for placemats! Learn to create a cute and handy tote bin using the designs on the Homestead Life placemat panels. You can use the center designs for anything from pillows to quilt blocks, tote bags and TOTE...
How to Make a Pillow from the Homestead Life Placemat Panel
Create these pillows using the Placemat Fabric Panel from my Homestead Life collection. By trimming the patterned sides off any (or all!) of the six designs you can add border treatments to create quick and easy pillows for your home. To get...
Homestead Life Fabric Placemat panel
Want to make fun, farm-themed placemats without a lot of fabric piecing or fuss? Homestead Life Fabric placemat panel to the rescue! With six designs all laid out for you in an 11" h x 18" wide format you simply add the batting, backing and binding...
FREE PATTERN – How to Make a Bowl Cozy
Bowl cozies are THE BEST! They are great for both hot or cold foods so if you want to enjoy a hot bowl of soup or protect your hands from a cold bowl of ice cream, this is for you! Not only do they protect your hands and furniture but they double...
COLOR TRENDS: 2020 Color of the Year: Classic Blue
For over 20 years, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influences artists, designers, manufacturers and purchasing decisions across a wide array of products including fashion, home furnishings, graphic design and yes - FABRIC. This year Pantone has...
Homestead Life Fabric introduction
I'm excited to introduce you to my first fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs - Homestead Life. This collection of quilting fabric features 15 designs including 4 patterns in multiple colorways and a panel with six placemat layouts. (I'll...
Santa's Belt Coffee Cozy – FREE PATTERN
Looking for a quick and easy Christmas gift for teachers, neighbors, co-workers and more? Look no further! These cute coffee cozies that look like Santa's belt are easy to make and so versatile to use for gift giving, no matter your budget!Get...