Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Making It Fun Monthly - Prints

 Making It Fun Monthly

Making it Fun Monthly continues with some of our newest collections. These projects are filled with amazing techniques, unique designs, color and fun!  

1. Set the table with Blue Jean Baby! Stunning reversible table runner and placemats made by Tamara Joy starring the Blue Jean Baby fabric line available at your local quilt shop.



View the free sewing tutorial video HERE

See the full collection HERE


2. Fresh and elegant spring projects made by Daisi Toegel with the English Garden collection!


Purchase the pattern to make a pillow or mini quilt HERE

See the full collection HERE


3. This Snuggly Puff quilt was made by Jen Chesnick from Parker On the Porch with the beautiful Sew Seeds of Love collection by Lisa Glanz.  


See the full collection HERE

Get the free pattern HERE


4. A spoonful of sugar with Seeds of Love by Lisa Glanz! This beautiful baby quilt was made by Mariana with the Heart Bits quilt pattern! Sew Seeds of Love is the perfect collection featuring adorable children, little animals and sweet messages! 



See the full collection HERE

Purchase the Pattern HERE


5. This lovely quilt was also made by Mariana! The Frisbee pattern can be used to make a wall hanging, table topper or pillow cover as well! The print in the center, DDC10262 White highlights the importance of love, hope and being kind to others! 

  
Purchase the Pattern HERE

6. Stunning fat quarter friendly quilt made by Yuliya with FQ0300, the Cotton Couture Decades bundle, bright white Cotton Couture fabric and the quilt pattern called Taormina available on her website!



See the full collection HERE

Purchase the pattern HERE


7. Let your little ones have fun in the kitchen with these beautiful aprons made by Tamara with the We’re all kinds of Wonderful collection by Vanessa Brantley Newton! Recreate them with the apron pattern available for purchase on her website. 

 

See the full collection HERE

Purchase the pattern HERE 


8. Bring the ocean to life with this beautiful quilt made by Mariana featuring the seaworthy prints of Vitamin Sea and her duck and weave quilt pattern! Mariana used the sandy fabric for the background of the stripes because it reminds her of setting a towel down for sunbathing at the beach! 



See the full collection HERE

Purchase the pattern HERE


9. How beautiful is this quilt made by Yuliya with the Fairy Frost Life is a Beach fat quarter bundle (FQ0308) and White Hot fat quarter bundle (FQ0305). You can find these precuts at your local quilt shop! The Amalfi quilt pattern is available for purchase on her website 



See the full Fairy Frost collection HERE

See the full White Hot collection HERE

Purchase the pattern HERE


10. Bring your imagination to life with a spectrum of color!! Stunning baby quilt and colorful pillow made by Daisi Toegel with the Colorforms collection! 




See the full collection HERE

Get the free pattern instructions to both projects when you sign up to her newsletter HERE 


11. Amazing dress, top and shorts made by Stephanie with the Paul frank collection and Cotton Couture black!  Dress and shirt pattern will be available soon! 



See the full collection HERE

Purchase the Shorts pattern HERE


12. Pack your bags because adventure awaits with these adorable sloths! Amazing door hanger made by Jen with the Explorer collection by Louise Nisbet! Recreate it or make a matching pillow with the versatile pattern!


See the full collection HERE

Purchase the pattern HERE


13. Did you know llamas are very sociable creatures? These lovely garments were made by Stephanie with the Wolkje Hat, Schatje Skirt and Fjell Dress patterns available for purchase on her website! Janna Krupinsky, the designer of this beautiful Llama Love collection has met a few llamas and was inspired by them to make this collection!

 


Sign up for her emails to get the shorts pattern for free HERE

Purchase the patterns using the links below:

Wolkje Hat

The Fjell Dress

The Schatje Skirt


Follow our Brand Ambassadors with links below for more Michael Miller Fabrics inspirational projects and patterns! 



For more projects inspirations of our collections, visit us at:  https://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/inspiration/quilt-inspirations.html


We'd love to see what you're creating at home! Share what you sew with us and you may even be featured on our blog or social media. 


You can share what you create by tagging us on social media @michaelmillerfabrics or e-mailing pictures to marketing@michaelmillerfabrics.com

To place a wholesale order, please contact your Michael Miller Fabrics Sales Rep or reach out online at info@michaelmillerfabrics.com !

Happy Sewing!

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

6 Patriotic Quilts to Make!

 6 Patriotic Quilts For Memorial Day!

Here are 6 patriotic themed quilts that are perfect to make this Memorial Day in honor of those who were lost while serving in the United States.  
  1. Fat Quarter Four Patch by Swirly Girls Design featuring Land that I Love

View full Land that I Love collection HERE

Get the Pattern HERE


2. Old Glory Quilt by Charisma Horton featuring Land that I Love

 


View full Land that I Love collection HERE

Get the Pattern HERE


3.Celebrate the USA Quilt by Marsha Evan Moore Featuring Hometown America

 
View the full Hometown America Collection HERE

Free pattern download available HERE


4. Independence Day by Natalie Crabtree using Hometown America


View the full Hometown America Collection HERE
Get the free pattern HERE


5. Patriotic Table Runner by Rob Appell using Michael Miller Basics. 

Check out rob’s video tutorial to make this beautiful table runner HERE

Free pattern available HERE


6. Overnight Sensation Quilt featuring the Garden Pindot Anthem Pre-cut



View Pre-cut HERE
Get the Pattern HERE


We'd love to see what you're creating at home! Share what you sew with us and you may even be featured on our blog or social media.

You can share what you create by tagging us on social media @michaelmillerfabrics or e-mailing pictures to marketing@michaelmillerfabrics.com

To place a wholesale order, please contact your sales rep or visit us at www.michaelmillerfabrics.com

HAPPY SEWING!


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Thursday, April 28, 2022

10 Spring Project Ideas!

10 PROJECTS TO MAKE THIS SPRING!

Looking for new sewing projects to make as the weather gets warmer? Here are 10 ideas to decorate your own home with or gift to a loved one! Whether you love a pop of color or go for more decorative prints, we have something for everyone! 


1. The Bloomin’ quilt by Tamara Kate featuring Cotton Couture! 

This classic fat quarter friendly geometric design highlights beautiful shades of pink, burgundy and green with the white background adding contrast. The quilt is easy to make with squares and half square triangles and does not require large pieces of fabrics.

Size: 54” x 65”

Skill Level: Beginner 

Free Pattern Available HERE

View full Collection HERE


2. The Fruit Stand Quilt by Everyday Stitches featuring the Breakfast in Bed collection by Alicia Dujets and Cotton Couture!

A fun and quirky way to display your fruits this spring while always being reminded to get your fruit intake of the day! The pattern is a beautiful way to expand your quilting skills! Use the 6” and 8” clamshell templates to quickly cut and curve piece the top. Simple applique and paper pieced accents create the fruit that makes this quilt unique. 

Size: 64″ x 64″

Skill Level: Intermediate

Pattern is Available  HERE 

View Full Collection HERE


3. The Tropical Enchantment Quilt by Marsha Evans Moore featuring the Exotica collection!

This tropical quilt highlights the stunning, bright color story of the nature inspired Exotica collection with parrots and florals! Escape the normal routine and step into paradise for a vacation feel in your own home. The beautiful stripes make the perfect border. 


Size: 72” x 72”

Skill Level: Intermediate

Free Pattern Available HERE

View Full Collection HERE


4. Scalloped Tote Bag by Poorhouse Quilt Designs Featuring the Exotica Collection. 

This Scalloped Bag is so beautiful and tropical. It requires no binding to make it! The project spotlights the toucans and palm leaves in Exotica and the tropical toile offers a lovely contrast against the black prints. The bag pattern can be used to make both the tote and a small clutch bag!


Size: 16" x 11½" x 3" deep

Skill Level: Intermediate

Pattern is Available HERE

View Collection HERE


5. Fleur Ups A Daisy quilt by On Williams Street featuring the Ups-A-Daisy collection!

This abstract geometric floral design is perfect to bring that summery shine to a room.  "It utilizes traditional piecing and large design elements to create a stunning quilt."  The black and white daisy prints combine perfectly to create a flower within a flower effect. 

Size: 64"x78" 

Skill Level: Beginner

Pattern is Available HERE

      View Collection HERE


6. Beautiful Blooms Quilt by Cabin in the Woods featuring the Petite Garden collection!

This stunning floral quilt pattern can easily be resized and customized to use with scraps, fat quarters and rolls by reducing the petal sizes. The delicate florals, butterflies, stripes and plaid prints are incorporated beautifully in this traditional quilt. From crib to King size, make it for yourself or your loved one with the nested petal template and Petal Pal Keychain template easy to machine applique! 


Size: 63” x 63” 

Skill Level: Intermediate 

Pattern Available HERE

View Collection HERE


7. Life’s a Blessing Lemon Fresh Quilt by Brenda Plaster featuring the Lemon Fresh Collection by Monkey Mind Design!

This stunning quilt design evokes the image of a bulletin board and highlights the charming 24” lemon panel from the collection. Lemon Fresh was inspired by the bright yellow lemons’ groves in the Amalfi Coast of Italy. Lemons have been growing in abundance in southern Italy for centuries. The stunning pattern includes instructions for two quilt sizes and it is quick and easy to make as well! 


Size: 43-1/2” x 43 ½”

Skill Level: Easy

Pattern is Available HERE

View Collection HEREl

  

8. In The Mic Bag from "By Annie" Featuring the Black and White Collection. 

The Pink Cotton Couture adds a pop of color to this beautiful and sturdy quilted mixer cover! The stunning design is user friendly and convenient for keeping your mixer clean and the kitchen pretty! The pockets on all sides hold manuals, accessories, recipes, and more. There is also a handle at the top that makes it easy to remove the cover for your baking needs. 


Sizes:

SMALL- 12¾"H x 9"W x 13½"D

MEDIUM- 14¼"H x 9"W x 14"D

LARGE- 16½"H x 12"W x 14½"D

Pattern Available HERE

View Collection HERE


9. Flower Market Quilt by Charisma’s Corner featuring the Gingham Play Basics collection!

Charisma Horton was inspired by her grandmother to make this stunning modern floral quilt.  The design also has a vintage look to it with the variety of colors. The curved piecing gives motion to the design and the quilt is a great way to use scraps in your stash! 

Size: 72” x 98”

Skill Level: Intermediate 

Pattern Available HERE

View Collection HERE


10. Courtyard Quilt by Everyday Stitches featuring the Colorforms collection and Coco Basics!

This boho style quilt offers the perfect combination of bright colors and geometrics featuring elephants, butterflies and beautiful marble swirls in the collection. The pairing of coco for the borders really complements the quilt and adds awesome borders to surround the intricate shapes. 


Size: 64” x 85”
Skill level: Intermediate
Pattern Available HERE
View Collection HERE


We'd love to see what you're creating at home! Share what you sew with us and you may even be featured on our blog or social media.

You can share what you create by tagging us on social media @michaelmillerfabrics or e-mailing pictures to marketing@michaelmillerfabrics.com

To place a wholesale order, please contact your sales rep or visit us at www.michaelmillerfabrics.com

HAPPY SPRING SEWING!

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Monday, April 18, 2022

Nursery Blog Hop Day 5- “Stairway to the Stars” Quilt by Natalie Crabtree

    


We’re so excited to have our final guest Blogger, Natalie Crabtree, show you her amazing projects using “A Bushel and a Peck” collection by Alicia Dujets. 
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Hi! I am Natalie Crabtree, owner of Crabtree Arts Collective! I’m so thrilled to take over the Michael Miller Blog for this fun Nursery Blog Hop. Thank you to the team at MMF for allowing me to take part in this fun project, spread the word about the fun kid-friendly prints at MMF and share a bit about my quilt pattern – “Stairway to the Stars”. Let’s get started! 


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I had the absolute pleasure of working with the “A Bushel And A Peck collection https://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/shop/collections/a-bushel-and-a-peck.html and the luxurious and soft Beary Soft Minky collection

 

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I have always had a fondness for kid-friendly prints, and Michael Miller Fabrics has a wonderful selection of bright, happy prints that engage and entice children, but are also fun and enjoyable for parents too. Although my baby, Gwendolyn, isn’t a baby anymore (She’s 4!), she loves taking part in designing and creating quilts. Her love of fabric and color runs deep, and she was immediately drawn to this collection. 

We were able to fussy cut the small ‘postage stamp’ like fruit panels into 3 ½” squares for my pattern “Stairway to the Stars”. The small fruit panels were the perfect fussy cut addition to the easy Sawtooth Stars used in this quilt. Images and details to follow. 


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The colorful fruits featured in the “A Bushel And A Peck” collection were a treat, featuring sweet faces for a bit more personality! The color palette was bright, but soft and easy on the eyes. Not only is this collection adorable, but it can be a source of learning and growth for babies and toddlers. Babies and toddlers are like sponges aren’t they? Cuddling up or playing with a quilt created with this collection, they are bound to learn about colors, fruits and shapes. 



Gwen and I especially loved the tiny green grapes, and the watermelon medallions. How adorable! The prints were perfect for mixing and matching for vertical rows featured in “Stairway to the Stars”. I cannot resist a plaid print, and I especially love a collection that uses multiple colorways of a great plaid print. We used the multicolored and red plaids! 

 




My “Stairway to the Stars” pattern makes for a quick and easy baby quilt that will allow you to display larger prints in 6” finished squares. This was perfect for the “A Bushel And A Peck” collection because I didn’t want to cut up the prints too small. They were too sweet!“Stairway to the Stars” is easily a weekend project! Although the original quilt measures at 54” x 66”, this baby quilt is a smaller modified version of the original measuring 36” x 44”. Perfect for baby!

 


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I simply excluded the outer border on the original pattern and reduced the number of squares and stars in each vertical row. This pattern is easily adjusted to be larger, or in this case smaller, to fit your needs. You could opt to create the larger version of “Stairway to the Stars” to ensure it will eventually transition to a toddler bed! 

Here are the yardages required to make the smaller version of “Stairway to the Stars” Click HERE for pattern.  The “A Bushel And A Peck” collection skus used in this quilt can be viewed HERE  


• Background (Cotton Couture Bright White for Star Background, Sashing, Border): 1 yard 
• Plaid Print for Stars and Binding (Red Plaid, DC10054 Picnic Basket Red): ¾ yard
• Fussy Cut Star Centers (DDC10048 Fruit Stand Friends Multi): 3/8 yard
• 4 Coordinating Prints for Plain Squares (DC10050 Melonberry Pink, DC10054 Picnic Basket Multi, DC10054 Through the Grapevine Green, DC10050 MelonberryYellow): 3/8 yard each 
• Backing (Beary Soft Minky BS11000-LIME-D, Minky is 58/60” wide): 1 ¼ yards https://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/shop/basics/beary-soft.html




Finishing up this project was fun! Gwendolyn loved the soft and cuddly lime colored minky on the back of this quilt! The texture is beautiful, and the color is vibrant. 




Thank you for reading my Nursery Blog Hop post, and for following along with all designers as we present fun and easy project ideas to gift to the babies and kiddos in our lives! 

If you would like to see more by myself and Crabtree Arts Collective, be sure to follow along on Instagram at @njcrabtree and on Etsy at CrabtreeArtsQuilts | Etsy . 

MICHEAL MILLER BLOG HOP FOLLOWERS CAN RECEIVE 20% OFF THE STAIRWAY TO THE STARS PATTERN AND OTHERS USING THE CODE “MMFBLOG20” FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL. 

 



This concludes the Nursery Blog Hop! A special thank you to all the participants and readers who followed along. We hope to have inspired you to make your own projects for your homes and loved ones! Leave in the comments which project you enjoyed the most from the blog hop for a chance to win a Cotton Couture FQ bundle! 


Make sure to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for more inspiration content and free patterns!  Share with us the Nursery projects you create by tagging us @michaelmillerfabrics


HAPPY SEWING! 

 


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