Dolls Pram Quilt & Pillow Sets - Tutorial

I decided to have a go at making a Dolls pram quilt & pillow set and here is a photo of the finished product

Its not a brilliant first attempt but a good prototype for me to use for making my pattern for future sets!

Anyway see what you think!

The quilt itself measures approx 15"x12" so ideal for a medium sized doll!

I used 18 - 2.5" x 4" squares sewn together as in the picture

Added the wadding & backing as with the larger quilts then added a fun ribbon around the edge

The pillow was done in the same way using scraps of material!

Here are a few more I made today, again using scraps of Fabric

and the back of the quilt

and the next one:

and the back!!

Pillows to follow!!

Fabric Storage

I decided to keep my fabrics in some kind of order I would  purchase some foam boards & wind the fabric onto them

I used A4 size 5mm foam boards which I bought from Amazon at a reasonably cheap price!
I think you will agree it certainly looks neat! lol!!

A Few more Fabrics

Here are a few more Fabrics which arrived today

Looks like I'm going to be a bit busy! lol!!

New Fabrics arrived Yesterday

Just thought I would post these photos of the new fabrics I purchased from OhSewCrafty!

Great shop for Cottons at reasonable prices although delivery can be a little slow, It took a week for them to arrive from Dispatch so don't expect them in a hurry!

Earphone Keyring Pouch Tutorial

Here is a quick tutorial on how to make a Earphone Keyring pouch
Also handy for using to put in small change!

Completed size approx - 3-4" x 2-3"

Fabric Needed:

1x Piece of fabric - 8"x4"

1 x velcrose - 3" long

To Make

1. cut off a small strip of Fabric to make the loop, fold & stitch

2. Hem each short end of the fabric piece

3. pin loop in place (see below)

4. Double stitch around 3 sides leaving top open

5. add velcrose to the top (open end)

6. Trim corners etc

7. turn right way & press

8. Add keyring loop

Pink Quilt/Playmat Tutorial

Newest Quilt

This Quilt is 70cm x 90cm approx & really easy to make, It can easily be made in a day!

You can vary the amount of strips to suit your individual requirements & its a good way of using up small amounts of fabric

Fabric Needed:

7 x 2.5" x 22'" 

3 x 5" x 22"

2x 22" x 5"(for top & bottom)

2 x 44" x 5" (for sides)

120cm x 90cm Backing Fabric

120cm x 90cm 2oz Wadding

Instructions:

1. Arrange fabric as shown in the photo

2. Sew the strips together

3. Add the 22" x5"  strips to the top and bottom of the quilt

4. Add the 44" x 5" strips to the sides of the quilt

5.Lay out the Backing Fabric wrong side up and lay wadding on top

6. Lay quilt top, face up on top of the wadding and pin

7. Sew along the seams through the fabric and wadding to secure it all together ( You tube instructions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqiUQFXV-vI)

8. Sew on Edging Fabric to complete the quilt(if you are unsure how to do this there are many videos on You Tube with simple Instructions, here is one I used: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq2Q3F17lv0 )

Hint: 

Always Damp press between each stage of making your quilt

Next project - Earphone Holder

I am fed up of when I go out not having anywhere to put my Earphones so I have decided to make a pouch to add to my keyring to keep them safe when I am not using them

I am going to attempt either a round or a square one so watch this space!! lol!!

I will write the instructions down as I go along incase anyone wants to make one

xx

New Pink Quilt/Playmat Tutorial

Well it may be a few days later than expected but I have finally got this quilt finished!!

I don't think it turned out too bad in the end, What do you think?

This one is 80 x 90cm approx

Fabric Needed:

7 x 2.5" x 22'" 

3 x 5" x 22"

1 x 3" x 33" (for centre strip)

2x 25" x 6"(for top & bottom)

2 x 44" x 6" (for sides)

120cm x 90cm Backing Fabric

120cm x 90cm 2oz Wadding

Instructions:

1. Arrange fabric as shown in the photo

2. Sew the strips together

3. Cut in Half 

4. Add centre strip 3" x 33" 

5. Add the 25" x 6"  strips to the top and bottom of the quilt

6. Add the 44" x 6" strips to the sides of the quilt

7.Lay out the Backing Fabric wrong side up and lay wadding on top

8. Lay quilt top, face up on top of the wadding and pin

9. Sew along the seams through the fabric and wadding to secure it all together ( You tube instructions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqiUQFXV-vI)

10. Sew on Edging Fabric to complete the quilt(if you are unsure how to do this there are many videos on You Tube with simple Instructions, here is one I used: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq2Q3F17lv0 )

Hint: 

Always Damp press between each stage of making your quilt

work in Progress

Here are a few photos of my latest work in progress

Started today, hopefully I will have them finished tomorrow!

Blue Boat Baby Quilt/Playmat

This small quilt/ Playmate measures 100cm x 70cm

I used 16 2.5" x 22" strips sewn together  in 4 different colours
then  I added a
5" border using the following fabric:
2x5" x 39"
2x5" x 22"

I added Padding & Backing fabric (both 44"x32")  to complete the quilt

Pink Heart Quilt/Playmat/Throw

Here is one of my latest creations a 115cm x 90cm Quilt/throw/playmat

Made with a few left over bits of Fabric bought from E bay!!