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A Teacher’s Gift & My Second Mini Mini Quilt

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I made the above pouch as part of CT’s teacher gift this year. I also included an Amazon gift card and a note telling her just how much we loved her! We really did too. She was the best teacher we could possibly hope for as CT’s first.

I really hope next year is just as pleasant. I guess only time will tell.

MiniMiniQuilt_HST_001I had a few leftover half square triangles from the above pouch, so I cut them down to 1″ each and quickly pieced together another Mini Mini Quilt as part of Make Modern Magazine’s contest (that I talked about in the last post)

This thing measures only 2.5″ square and I hand quilted the entire piece. I needed the practice as you can see.

I have a lot more on my plate now, than I did a week ago, so this will be the last Mini Mini Quilt for a little while. Keep checking back though, I have a lot of other stuff up my sleeve these days!

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Simple Zipper Bag Sew Along with the Fat Quarter Shop + Video Instructions!

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Simple Zipper Bag Sew Along with the Fat Quarter Shop + Video Instructions!! {an Art School Dropout's life}Today I am happy to share with you the Simple Zipper Bag I made using the Fat Quarter Shop’s video tutorial (available to watch at the end of this post)

I was invited to be a part of their sew along and I just couldn’t say no. This bag is perfect for carrying around sewing projects and more. I think my daughter is already eyeing it for her own needs.

Simple Zipper Bag Sew Along with the Fat Quarter Shop + Video Instructions!! {an Art School Dropout's life}The bag uses Annie’s Soft N Stable, which I had never sewn with but am now in love with. It’s awesome! It doesn’t really crease and it keeps it’s form for awhile. Plus I imagine it would protect you in case scissors opened inside the pouch or something similar.

I highly recommend it, and if a pattern calls for it, don’t ignore the suggestion. Ever.

Simple Zipper Bag Sew Along with the Fat Quarter Shop + Video Instructions!! {an Art School Dropout's life} Simple Zipper Bag Sew Along with the Fat Quarter Shop + Video Instructions!! {an Art School Dropout's life} Simple Zipper Bag Sew Along with the Fat Quarter Shop + Video Instructions!! {an Art School Dropout's life} Simple Zipper Bag Sew Along with the Fat Quarter Shop + Video Instructions!! {an Art School Dropout's life}

I used Heather Jones’ upcoming line with Robert Kaufman appropriately named Color Dash (It’s available for pre-order on the Fat Quarter Shop website) for the outside, and then Kona color of the year Highlight for the inside. The binding is one of Robert Kaufman’s chambray, however I can’t remember exactly which one it was.

If you’d like to make one of these super easy bags then check out the video below! It includes the supply list, instructions and more…

And if you would like to see what everyone else in the Sew-A-Long made then just click away below. There is some really talented people showcased here.

This post was sponsored by the Fat Quarter shop, and I was compensated for my time.

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Geometric Potholder

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So here is the potholder, trivet, mug rug or mini wall hanging that I was talking about yesterday! I myself still don’t know how I’m going to use it. No matter what it ends up being, I LOVE it. It’s the first in a series of 12 designs that will eventually all go together. I’m still working on logistics, but what I picture in my head is perfect. Ha.

For now though, if you are interested in trying this paper pieced pattern out, you can find it in my Etsy shop at a very reasonable price! It ends up making an 8″ square piece which can be used as a quilt block or any of the things I mentioned above!! Oh, or you can add it to a dress, zipper pouch, tote bag, pillow or anything else you could possibly think of. The sky is the limit.

If you do use the pattern please note it is for home use only, and can not be used commercially. Also, I would really love to see any finished projects!! Just email me!

 

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