Showing posts with label Christmas in July 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas in July 2011. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

How to make a Simple Book Corner Bookmark

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Corner Book Mark
I love giving books and this bookmark makes it personal. Years ago the pre-school I worked at made these out of paper, mine are the same idea, just with fabric.
How to make a Simple Book Corner Bookmark


1 Heavy piece of paper, index card works well
2 Pieces of fabric 4 ½” x 4 ½”
With white glue, glue each piece of fabric to each side of the heavy card.  Let dry.

How to make a Simple Book Corner Bookmark

On the light color fabric, draw out a 4 Patch block, each block measuring 2” x 2”
Simple Book Corner Bookmark
On opposite corner draw a line corner to corner
How to make a Simple Book Corner Bookmark

With scissors or exacto knife, cut as shown
Simple Book Corner Bookmark


Simple Book Corner Bookmark

Score lightly the square lines,

How to make a Simple Book Corner Bookmark
 fold over and glue.
How to make a Simple Book Corner Bookmark

Use paper clip to hold glue, until dry.

How to make a Simple Book Corner Bookmark

I’m always picking up things like this, you can use bottoms, beads, anything that is not too thick. Cut apart and glued.

How to make a Simple Book Corner Bookmark

Paper clip to hold until dry.

How to make a Simple Book Corner Bookmark

How to make a Simple Book Corner Bookmark


How to make a Simple Book Corner Bookmark

Christmas in July with The Quilt Ladies

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Thursday, July 14, 2011

How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

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Happy Christmas in July

I've been wanting to do a bag for sometime and here we go. Years ago I worked at the public library in Sioux City, Iowa. They had wonderful canvas bags for the home delivery patrons and I based my pattern on what I remember about them.


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

The Quilt Ladies Bag

How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Cut 18 squares  assortment of colors – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Lay fabric and sew into 2, 9-patch squares

How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Cut 2 lining fabrics for pockets – 6 ½” x 6 ½”


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Put patchwork and lining good side to good side and sew with a 1/4” seam allowance across the top of the patch work.
Fold lining back press, and

How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Top stitch along the edge just sewn.

How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Cut 1 piece of fabric -  35” x 14”
Cut 1 piece of fabric – 35” x 3”
Sew together to form the bag.


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Cut 1 Batting 35” x 17”
Layer, batting and bag. Lay flat and press if needed. This is the time to quilt your bag, by hand or by machine.
How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

I machine straight stitched mine.


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Trim bag to = 34” x 16”


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Cut 2 strips for the handles – 3” x 54”
Cut 2 strips of batting for handles – 1” x 54”
Press one edge of the handle in ¼” and the other edge press down 1” .


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Insert batting and fold fabric over, add top stitching.
How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Lay the bag out and place pockets, measure as shown above,
Measure pockets in place, fold the pocket down and pin, sew with ¼” seam allowance.

How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Fold back up and press.


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Add handles, making sure they do not cross, pin and top stitch. Stop stitch about 2 inches from the top. Do both pockets.


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial




Free Tote Bag Tutorial

Extend handles out of the bag and fold the bag in half. Sew along the bottom and side seam.


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Fold the bottom edge over to form a triangle, Sew side to side, trim. Do both sides.

How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Cut lining, 34” x 16” and fold lining in half and sew along the bottom and side, leaving 2-3 inches open to turn bag right side out.


Free Tote Bag Tutorial

Fold the bottom edge over to form a triangle, Sew side to side, trim. Do both sides.


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Turn bag with the batting on the outside, insert lining good side to good side. Sew to the top edge using ¼” seam allowance.


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Pull bag right side out,
How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Press top edge and top stitch.  Hand sew the lining opening closed.



How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Add top stitching across the handles to hold them secure.


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

The Quilt Ladies Finished Tote bag.


How to make a Tote Bag Tutorial

Christmas in July 


Beth Strub of The Quilt Ladies

Beth is the Author of The Quilt Ladies Book Collection
and Little Quilt Ladies Pattern Series 
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

How to make a Sea Shell Necklace Christmas in July

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The Quilt Ladies How to make a Sea Shell Necklace


How to make a Sea Shell Necklace

When we are in Florida I see these all around, so this past visit I decided to do it myself.

Sea Shell Necklace

The holes in them are natural, wash them really good, before you pack them and after you unpack. 

Sea Shell Necklace

Let them air dry,in the sun is best, turn them over and let the other side dry too.
How to make a Sea Shell Necklace

Apply at least 2 coats of satin varnish to all side of the shell, let dry between coats.
How to make a Sea Shell Necklace

Add a chain
How to make a Sea Shell Necklace

or ribbon you like and wear. You can add as many as you like !

Sea Shell Necklace

I love the little one, wearing it now.
Remember, your trips always, charms, beads, something small on a chain.

Happy Christmas in July


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