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Prairie Point Pinwheel Baby Quilt

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Cutting the Prairie Point Pinwheel Baby Quilt

In this tutorial I will be using the AccuQuilt Studio 2 and Dies to cut the quilt pieces.  Please note that the amount of fabric that I have noted will make 2 baby quilts.  If you want to only make one or do not wish to have left over fabric, then you will need to purchase less fabric.

The fabric I am using is called Effie’s Woods by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics:

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Accuquilt Studio 2:

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Yardage for 1 Quilt: (All measurements are based on finished seam.  Seam allowance has been allowed for.  

1 Yard- Main Fabric (12- 10″ Squares)

1 Yard- Secondary Fabric (12- 10″ Squares)

1/2 Yard- Inner Border (2″ Border)

3/4 Yard- Outer Border (4″ Border)

3/4 Yard- Prairie Points (2.5″ Squares folded and pressed into rectangle)

1 Yard – Binding (Based on 2.5″ binding strips)

UNIFINISHED SIZES FOR CUTTING: 

Main fabric squares- 10.5″

Secondary fabric squares- 10.5″

Inner Border- 2.5″

Outer Border- 4.5″

Prairie Points- 2.5″ (You will need roughly around 192 pieces) This is a guesstimate as it depends on how you place your points.

Binding- 2.5″

Backing- 42″ X 52″ – Leave about 6″ on all sides to account for shrinkage during the quilting process.  Once finished, trim the quilt down.

Finished quilt size should be approximately – 36″ X 46″

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FULL VIDEO TUTORIAL: 

HOW TO MAKE THE PINWHEEL BLOCK

HOW TO ADD A PRAIRIE POINT BORDER ON THE PRAIRIE POINT PINWHEEL QUILT-

PLEASE NOTE: I USED ABOUT 100 PRAIRIE POINTS ON THIS QUILT.  THE AMOUNT OF POINTS USED WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE SIZE OF YOUR QUILT AND HOW FAR APART OR CLOSE YOU SPACE THEM.

IN THIS TUTORIAL, I ALSO TEACH YOU HOW TO CONNECT THE BORDERS AND ROWS AS WELL AS ADDING THE PRAIRIE POINT INNER BORDER AND OUTER BORDER.

HOW TO QUILT USING YOUR EMBROIDERY MACHINE

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QUILTING BORDER WITH AN EMBROIDERY MACHINE & BINDING A QUILT

How to Make a Wristlet Keychain In 10 Minutes

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Quick and Easy Wristlet Keychain

 

In this tutorial I teach you how to make a fun and easy wristlet keychain in 10 minutes.

Materials I used to make this wristlet keychain are as follows:

1 Roll- Faux Ribbon

1- Key Fob Hardware / Bag Strap Ends with Split Rings

1- Mouse Head Split Ring

Rotary Cutter

Sewing Machine

Thread

Snips

Professional Die Press and Dies

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Instructions:

Cut 1- 2″ piece of Faux Ribbon or Leather

Fold in half and then fold each side toward the center fold line.

Sew a straight line on each of your folds.

Trim threads

fold 1″ X 12″ in half with folded sides facing each other.  This will make your wristlet.

Take your key fob hardware and attach.

You should have a cool looking key fob!

 

Quilted Tote Bag with Boxed Corners

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Other bags I have made using this same method and materials.   I plan to make much more!  

  • 2- 12” X 16” Cotton Fabric (Main)
  • 1- 29” X 16” Lining Fabric
  • 1- 29” X 16” Pellon Fusible Foam (1 Sided)
  • 2- 1.5” X 37” Webbing/Belting for Straps
  • 2- 1” X 16” Pieces to cover raw edges on webbing
  • 1- Magnetic Snap Set

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Rag Quilts for My Grandsons

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I made these rag quilts for my grandsons for Christmas. I am really happy with the way they turned out. I still need to finish the quilt for my youngest grandson but now that it is Summer, I think I’ll have to wait until Fall. These particular rag quilts are very heavy and warm. They are 100% flannel and Minky with batting in the middle. I personalized the quilts with their names and then with a message from me. I used my embroidery machine to personalize the quilts.

Hand Sanitizer Holder for Purse or Backpack

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I absolutely love making these hand sanitizer holders. They are so easy and fun to make. They make a great gift too! I don’t go anywhere without mine. It clips right on to my purse. Keep your hands clean and look cute doing it.