I LOVE butterflies. There’s just something about how they transform from a squirmy caterpillar to a beautiful creature of flight that inspires me.
So the other day I was experimenting with gridded interfacing (the same product that I use in my Craftsy class Colorful Patchwork Bags and Baskets), and I decided to see how a little quilt would turn out with it. I used tiny 1” squares that finished at 1/2” – eeek!
I worried a little bit that the interfacing would make my quilt overly stiff, but it’s not stiff at all.
Here’s a diagram of my little quilt in case you’d like to try one of your own.
Fabric picking tips: I suggest gathering different shades of gray/black, blue, and violet from your stash (or scrap pile), cutting a few squares of each and arranging them from lightest to darkest, and then playing with them before you sew the mini-quilt together. Place the darkest pieces in the darkest spots, moving to the lightest pieces in the lightest spots. Have fun!
So my experiment was a success! I’m hoping to try a bigger quilt with gridded interfacing sometime. Have any of you tried it?
My friend Heather used gridded interfacing to sew a gorgeous quilt with all her Tula Pink scraps. Well, probably not ALL – but quite a few!
So, what have you been sewing up this week? Did you make something with one of my free sewing tutorials or patterns? I would love to see! Tag me on Instagram @sewcanshe.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
Be a basketmaker! Sure, you can sew, but did you know that you can make amazing baskets too using your sewing machine, some fabric and the same materials that you use for your other projects?
Have you fallen in love with Quilt as You Go yet? It’s a fun technique for quilts, of course, but I’m having lots of fun using it for pouches and tote bags too.
I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
At my daughter Chloe’s high school (can you believe my baby started high school???), the lunch lines are so long that she has been skipping lunch! She’s always starving by the time she gets home because she doesn’t want to carry a big lunch bag as well as her heavy backpack – poor girl!
Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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Caroline, what a cute butterfly! No, I have’t tried the gridded interfacing, but after seeing yours, I might have to try it! Thanks for hosting the link party!
I have use the grided interfacing for a minecraft quilt – not yet finished, but it is so much easier to use the grids and get it all to line up beautifully! I wonder if I can sneak this butterfly into my son’s quilt!!
Caroline, what a cute butterfly! No, I have’t tried the gridded interfacing, but after seeing yours, I might have to try it! Thanks for hosting the link party!
Oh I love this cute quilt! Seems easy too! Thanks for the show off party! Happy weekend!
I have use the grided interfacing for a minecraft quilt – not yet finished, but it is so much easier to use the grids and get it all to line up beautifully! I wonder if I can sneak this butterfly into my son’s quilt!!