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Riley Blake MQG Challenge – Fabric Choices

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AFineDayQuilting

So, now that the design is complete, and I am going with the theme of ” A Fine Day”, the next step was choosing the fabric. Yes, it did mean I bought up some extra Riley Blake prints 🙂

Sunrise (Mustards, Oranges)
SunriseColors

Mid-day (Yellows, Teals)Mid-dayColors

Sunset (Purples, Pinks)SunsetColors

Evenings (Blues, Grey, Black)EveningColors

Now onto the cutting, and making the improv blocks. Linking up with Fiona @ Finding Fifth for Sunday Stash.

Sunday Stash: More Spoonflower fabrics

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I have always had a love for the work of the independent designers over at Spoonflower. The fabrics are always unique and are well printed on Kona Cotton (my selection).

This week I picked up some new fabric in which I want to make pillows from. I love the reds and the grunge look of the print. The designer is Holli Zollinger, collection Coral Summer.
SundayStash_Spoonflower_HolliZollinger_ElephantRed

I have already started using this math fabric in my blocks as a low-volume print. I love this fabric and representation of my STEM background. The designer is Berene Campbell, collection Text Fabrics.SundayStash_Spoonflower_Math

Which is your favorite fabric or designer @ Spoonflower.com??

Linking up with Fiona @ Finding Fifth for Sunday Stash.

Also, don’t forget to stop by tomorrow as I will be giving away a handmade item and a craft supply object for SewMamaSew Giveaway day.

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway

Tutorial: iPhone/iPad Stand

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As promised here is the Tutorial to make a iPhone/iPad (or other electronic device) stand I posted last week.

iPhone Stand

Materials:

  • Fabric 12″ x 9″
  • Cotton
  • 2-3 cups of rice
  • Pellon Ultra Firm 1 1/4″ x 5 3/4″
  • Polyester Fill
  1. Start with a piece of fabric that is 12″ x 9″. Fold in 1/2 and press (6″ x 9″  size once folded)Tutorial_Size
  2. Sew a 1/4 inch seam at the top, with a 1 – 1 1/2 ” gap, and the side of the folded fabric (refer to black lines).
    Tutorial_sew_sides
  3. Fold the fabric so that the side seam is now in the middle at the back. The top will form triangles. I press the seam open for a flat appearance later.Sew along the bottom to form a 1/4 inch seam leaving a 1 – 11/2 inch gap (refer to black lines).
    Tutorial_SewFront
  4. Through one of the holes, feed the fabric through to invert fabric to show right side. Use a chop stick (or other device to ensure the corners are turned completely.
  5. Measure 3 inches from the bottom seam. Mark with chalk on each side (refer to where the chop stick is pointing). This will be the mark you will use to place the Pellon Ultra Firm Strip.
    Tutorial_MarkforUltraFirm
  6. Feed the Pellon Ultra Firm through the whole at the bottom.
    Tutorial_addUltraFirm
  7. Move The Ultra Firm Strip into position with the top aligned with the chalk marks. Pin strip. Sew a border around the strip to ensure it remains in place (refer to black lines).
    Tutorial_SewUltraFirm
  8. Through the hole at the bottom, stuff with polyester filling until fill.
    Tutorial_StuffingFront
  9. Hand sew the bottom hole closed. I use a slip stitch to close my openings.
    Tutorial_StitchFront
  10. For the main pillow, fill with rice. I use a Wilson piping bag to aid in adding the rice through the hole. NOTE: The rice will add a nice weight to the stand to make sure it will support the relevant electronic device.
    Tutorial_RiceFilling
  11. Fill as far as you can, approx. 3/4, or more, fill. You will have room at the top.
    Tutorial_RiceFinished
  12. Fill the rest of the space with the polyester filling.
    Tutorial_FinalStuffing
  13. Hand stitch top opening close.  You now have a complete electronic stand.
    Tutorial_FinishTutorial_FinishSide

My friends are loving these, so I hope your friends do to (or whoever you are gifting it to). If you have any questions or feedback let me know, leave a comment.

Update: I have had several people ask if they can use this also for an iPad. As mentioned in the title, we do use it for an iPad, which is usually used for Netflix/Videos. This means we typically have it in a horizontal position.
iPadStand
I would agree that this size stand would not work for an iPad if you were wanting to use vertically. I have not provided the measurements, if this is what you would like it for.

This tutorial is for personal use only.

Linking up with Amanda Jean @ Crazy Mom Quilts for Finish it up Friday.