making it fun: August 2022

Summer is nearing an end and it's time to get ready for BACK TO SCHOOL! We have an inspiring selection of DIY projects to make that are perfect for the new school year. Start the year in style with backpacks, pencil cases and classroom decor. Let us know in the comments below which one is your favorite!

1) We’re All Kinds of Wonderful Nook and Crannies Quilt by Ladeebug Design! The quilt starts with a deconstructed panel and uses the block design as inspiration to create the asymmetrical corners. The off-set pieced block row and additional panel squares on the top and bottom finish off this design.

Size: 54" x 70"
Difficulty level: Confident Beginner
Purchase the pattern HERE
See the full collection HERE

2) From Jaguars to mini pigs and polka dots to match! Tara Sinclair from Uh Oh Creations made this cute pillow and bag projects with our Animal Alphabet fabric collection by Edward Miller and her bag pattern is called Owen Organizer! Some prints are also available in minky!

Owen Organizer Pattern is available HERE

See the full Animal Alphabet collection HERE

3) The Backyard All Star – Star Struck quilt by Ladeebug Design. This quilt starts with a 24" x 42" panel that is bordered to allow for an accurate size regardless of print. The panel is off-set for a more modern feel. Several borders give everything the illusion of floating while adding size to the overall project.

Size: 58" x 76"
Difficulty: Confident Beginner - Applique
Purchase the pattern HERE
See the full collection HERE

4) Sift Quilt by Charisma Horton. This fun fat quarter friendly geometric quilt can be constructed two ways, you can applique the circles or sew them!

Size: 72” x 96”
Difficulty: Intermediate
Purchase the pattern HERE
See the full collection HERE

5) This beautiful gingham play bag by Tamara from Tamara’s Joy! Learn how to sew a purse with lining and interfacing! This book bag is the perfect size for a chapter book or a note pad and some pens. There is a free video pattern with the option to purchase the printed version of this adorable book bag with ruffle.

Free tutorial available HERE

See the full collection HERE

6) Mad science quilt by Tamarinis! Make your own chemistry in fabric with the fun lab inspired paper pieced patterns!

Size: 42 x 54
Difficulty: Intermediate
Purchase the pattern HERE
See the full collection HERE

7) Add, subtract, multiply and divide with this awesome “Calculate This” quilt by Lisa Swenson Ruble!

Size: 52.5” x 74.5”
Difficulty: Confident beginner
To purchase the pattern email lisaruble@gmail.com
See the full collection HERE

8) Missy and Kimie from On Williams Street made these stunning pillows with the Stem Squad collection by Edward Miller!

Purchase the pattern HERE

See the full collection HERE

9 & 10) Let’s get creative with Tara Sinclair from Uh Oh Creations! She made these beautiful projects using the Stem squad collection by Edward Miller, perfect for school! The book bag is made with her pattern called Keanu backpack.

Purchase the Backpack Pattern HERE

Read her Blog Post to see more projects she made with Stem Squad HERE including a matching Binder cover.

11) School is in session and Ink Unleashed by The Paper Curator is ready!! Perfect for at home and at school classrooms, this pencil box quilt by Heidi Pridemore is sure to set the mood for learning!!

Size: 54” x 65”
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Purchase the Pattern here at www.thewhimsicalworkshop.com

12) This Stash and Dash organizer from ByAnnie was made with the British Motor Cars collection! It is perfect to use as an emergency car kit, first aid kit, organizer for supplies, purse organizer and more. The handy little wrap features three inner zippered closure pockets made from mesh for easy visibility of contents and no need to worry about things falling out! The possibilities are endless!

Purchase the pattern HERE

See the full collection HERE

13) Make a matching Just in Case project from By Annie, perfect to store emergency and school supplies made with Cotton Couture and British motor cars collection!

Purchase the pattern HERE
See the full collection HERE

14) Gorgeous Pencil Pal Petal Pouch bag made by Kris Poor using Hashdot fabric!

See the reference sheet with materials required and more HERE
Purchase the pattern HERE
See more hashdot colors HERE

15) Out and About small backpack from By Annie featuring the Make A splash collection and minky straps, making it super cozy and comfortable to wear all day!

Purchase the pattern HERE

See the full collection HERE