In bright primary colours these fabrics in 'Off We Go' would make some lovely back to school makes; pencil cases, kit bags or even reusable wax cloths for lunchboxes.
]]>In bright primary colours these fabrics in 'Off We Go' would make some lovely back to school makes; pencil cases, kit bags or even reusable wax cloths for lunchboxes.
]]>Hickory Dickory Dock, Goosey Goosey Gander, Humpty Dumpty, Little Jack Horner, 3 Little Kittens Who Lost Their Mittens, There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, Jack Spratt, Little Bo Peep, Simple Simon, Pat A Cake, Little Boy Blue, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Rub A Dub Dub, Peter Piper Pumpkin Eater, Polly Put the Kettle On, Mary Mary Quite Contrary, Jack & Jill, This Little Piggy Went to Market, To Market to Market, Old Mother Hubbard, Rain, Rain, Go Away, Sing a Song of Sixpence - Phew!
The book library that accompanies the nursery rhyme fabrics would make a great reading pillow to help learning.
By the very talented Jill Howarth for the wonderful Riley Blake, 'Once Upon a Rhyme' is a gorgeous collection for the lit
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The book library that accompanies the nursery rhyme fabrics would make a great reading pillow to help learning.
By the very talented Jill Howarth for the wonderful Riley Blake, 'Once Upon a Rhyme' is a gorgeous collection for the little 'uns.
]]>Connie Haley has designed these prints and coordinating fabrics for 3 Wishes.
]]>Connie Haley has designed these prints and coordinating fabrics for 3 Wishes.
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We love our patchwork so what better way to show it off than with a simple blanket. This tutorial from Sable Fern shows you how to get started with a simple beginners patchwork blanket. Given the British weather, we'd recommend using a waterproof backing to be on the safe side!
Bread Basket
These little baskets from The Red Kitchen are nifty; they can be packed flat, are easily cleaned and you could make one in any size you fancied.
Water/Wine Carrier
We've made our own tutorial for a multi-bottle carrier. You can convert this easily to make a drinks cooler.
Napkin Roll
This is a rather posh little number from We Can Make Anything. This is something that can be used for parties indoors and out and is easily scalable to cater for friends and family too.
Food
Now all you need for your swish picnic gear is some delectable eats to go with it, the Purple Pumpkin Blog have put together some fab recipes for afternoon tea that would go down an absolute treat.
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Whether it's picnicing on days out or just joining friends for a couple of jars, for me it ALWAYS involves more than one!
I found a couple of patterns on the internet for doublers, but thought 'hey, why stop at that?!' so I've created an easy pattern to carry four bottles (shown with litre water bottles). You could convert it to a wine cooler by making it taller and using a thermal wadding to keep things chilled (mine's a red, so I didn't bother!).
Water/Wine Bottle Carrier
I used our Vilene Medium Weight Iron on Interfacing, Rose & Hubble's Hearts & Polka Dots and our Sew Simple Plain Red Cotton
Cutting
Outer Fabric (1/2M) – Cut big bits first!
Front 8 ½” x 12 ½”
Back 8 ½” x 12 ½”
Handle 3 ½” x 22”
Sides/Back 32” x 6 ½”
Lining Fabric (1/2M)
Front 8 ½” x 12 ½”
Back 8 ½” x 12 ½”
Handle 3 ½” x 22”
Sides/Back 32” x 6 ½”
Divider 5 ½” x 10 ½” x Four
Interfacing (Med Weight)
Front 8 ½” x 12 ½”
Back 8 ½” x 12 ½”
Handle 3 ½” x 22”
Sides/Back 32” x 6 ½”
Sewing
Dividers
Iron on interfacing onto 2 of the 4 pieces (if required)
Place in pairs right sides together and sew down both long sides – you can keep the ends open, they are hidden in the bag lining
Turn & Press
Place horizontally and mark half way on each divider. Sew together with a single line
Strap
Iron on interfacing onto 1 of the 2 pieces (if required)
Sew right sides together along both of the long sides
Turn & Press
Top Stitch if required
Main Bag Outer
Iron on interfacing to fabric (if required)
Position the back and front pieces vertically and round off the bottom corners only
Locate the centre of the front and back pieces and of the piece that forms the sides and bottom
Pin and attach to either the front or the back the piece that forms the sides/bottom
Repeat for the other main piece so you have back, front and sides to your bag
Trim side/bottom piece so it’s level with the front/back panel
Lining
Position the back and front pieces vertically and round off the bottom corners only
Locate the centre of the front and back pieces and of the piece that forms the sides and front
Mark 1 ½” from the top on both front and back pieces as this is where the divider will sit
Pin the front or back to the the lining that forms the side/bottom
Insert two points of the the divider into the lining using your marks
Leave a gap of 3-4” for turning underneath where the dividers sit, sew back or front to sides/bottom
Repeat for the last piece, inserting the other two points of the divider into the seam
Turn the lining inside out (the divider part will be on the outside, it feels a bit weird but go with it!)
Retain the outer fabric inside out
Place the lining into the outer piece
Position the straps between and under the lining, the same fabrics should face each other
Stitch round the top going over the area holding the straps a couple of times
Turn the bag the right way round
Press and top stitch
Sew the gap closed
Add wine! (Or Water)
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We also snuck some fabulous sugar skulls from 'Paracus' in and from our very favourite range some Victorian fern from 'The Botanist'.
]]>We also snuck some fabulous sugar skulls from 'Paracus' in and from our very favourite range some Victorian fern from 'The Botanist'.
]]>Backed with the storybook script, the panel features Flospy, Jemima Puddleduck, Squirrel Nutkins, Jeremy Fisher, Mrs Tiggiewinkle and Peter getting a hug from Mrs Rabbit.
]]>Backed with the storybook script, the panel features Flospy, Jemima Puddleduck, Squirrel Nutkins, Jeremy Fisher, Mrs Tiggiewinkle and Peter getting a hug from Mrs Rabbit.
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In reds, greens, beige, mustard yellows, creams and browns, mix and match this range with others Modas in the same colourways for a beautifully warming quilt or accessory.
Be quick with this one, only limited quantities available!
]]>In reds, greens, beige, mustard yellows, creams and browns, mix and match this range with others Modas in the same colourways for a beautifully warming quilt or accessory.
Be quick with this one, only limited quantities available!
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Also in from Deb Strain for Moda, and we think would make some fabulous country cottage kitchen makes, is Homegrown. Mix the geometric shapes with Catnip or one of the gorgeous black and grey blenders that come with the range.
]]>Also in from Deb Strain for Moda, and we think would make some fabulous country cottage kitchen makes, is Homegrown. Mix the geometric shapes with Catnip or one of the gorgeous black and grey blenders that come with the range.
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Materials
Two contrasting Fat Quarters, we've used Rose & Hubble's Bunnies & Toadstools in yellow (also available in grey) but we think they would look equally as fab in our new Spring 18 classic Peter Rabbit fabrics - you can get two bags from two Fat Quarters.
Matching Thread
Instructions
Cut from each Fat Quarter :
1 12" x 8" Panel (for the bag outer and lining)
2 2 1/2" x 7" Strips (for ear outer and linings)
Place an outer and inner strip right sides together and secure
Draw on a pointed ear shape using a template or freehand
Cut the ears into points
Sew each pair of ears together leaving the bottom open
Trim the triangle point to reduce bulk, turn and press
Fold the bag lining in half, pin and mark a turning gap approx 1" from the top for a couple of inches
Sew down each side of the bag lining (don't forget to leave the gap!)
Fold the bag outer in half and sew down each side
Without turning the bag or lining, 'box' the seams on each of the four corners, I marked mine at 1 1/2" if this is a new technique for you, you can find further detail here. I didn't trim mine to add some stability of the bag
Turn the lining inside out so if you look down in it you can see the flaps at the bottom inside
Place the inner bag into the outer bag (which is still inside out)
Line up the seams and bag tops and insert the bunny ears at each side seam so they face outer to outer fabric with the ear point facing down into the bag
Pin around the top of the bag
Sew around the bag rim
Turn the bag through the lining gap and sew it closed
Press and stuff with yummies!!
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