Tuesday, August 9, 2022

15 Back To School Projects!


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 

 



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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Friday, July 29, 2022

Christmas in July!

 

🎄CHRISTMAS IN JULY🎄

It's never too early to start sewing for Christmas! Here are 14 holiday themed project to start making this year.  From quilts and table runners to tree skirts we have a variety of projects to decorate your home in the holiday spirit! These projects are versatile and are perfect gifts to make for your loved ones as well.

A Lovely Woods Christmas quilt by Tamarinis!

Size: 20” x 39”
Level: Intermediate
Free Pattern available HERE
View the full collection HERE


The Holly Jolly Snowmen Quilt by Coach House Designs!

Size: 51” x 55”
Level: Intermediate
Purchase the pattern HERE

 

A Beary Christmas Quilt by Wendy Sheppard

Size: 72.5" x 80.5"
Level: Beginner
Free pattern available HERE
See our full basics HERE


Glass Star Quilt by Heidi Pridemore starring the Cotton Couture Christmas FQ bundle, FQ0311!

Size: 65” x 95”
Level: Advance Beginner
Purchase the Pattern HERE
View all the colors of our Cotton Couture Christmas FQ bundle HERE


5.       Over Under Again Tree Skirt by Swirly Girls Design

Size: 48” x 48”
Level: Confident Beginner
Purchase the pattern HERE
View the full fabric collection HERE

 Over Under Again Table Runner with the same pattern!

Size: 16”x 64”
Level: Confident Beginner
View the full fabric collection HERE

Most Wonderful Time of the Year Half Moon Santa quilt by Everyday Stitches!

Size: 56”x 72”
Level: Confident Beginner
Purchase the Pattern HERE

A Fold'n-Stitch-Wreath by Kris Poor!

Easy enough to whip up in an afternoon 

Finished size: 21” diameter
Level: Advance beginner
Purchase the pattern HERE


    Scalloped Basket by Kris Poor

The baskets are reversible and are perfect for storing your Christmas decorations!  

Available in three sizes!
Purchase the pattern HERE
See more Christmas prints on our holiday shop HERE


   Peppermint Twist Quilt by Natalie Crabtree   

   Featuring the holiday gnomes panel, cm8872-navy in the center!

    Size: 50” x 70”
Level: Confident beginner
Get the free pattern HERE
View the full fabric collection HERE

Scarlet Poinsettia Minky Quilt

Size: 58” x 58”
Get the free pattern HERE
See more Christmas prints HERE 
Scarlet Poinsettia is available in cotton as well! 


Grand Holiday Quilt by Heidi Pridemore!

Size: 64” x 85”
Level: Intermediate
Free Pattern available HERE

Under the Mistletoe Over Under Tree Skirt by 
Swirly Girls design!

Size: 48” diameter
Purchase the pattern HERE
View the full fabric collection HERE


Hip St. Nick Wall Hanging by Hunter's Design Studio!

Size: 21” x 21”
Purchase the pattern HERE
View the full fabric collection HERE

 


You can find more Christmas projects on our previous holiday blog hop HERE

Learn how to make awesome Christmas pillowcases, a blanky and book pillow using minky with Debby Kratovil! HERE

Didn't get enough? View even more Holiday Inspiration HERE

To place a whole sale order, please contact your sales rep or visit us as www.michaelmillerfabrics.com  

 

Happy Christmas in July & Happy Sewing!

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Making it Fun Monthly- Getting Creative


Making it Fun Monthly continues with some of our newest collections. From sleeping bags to quilts and Christmas accessories, we have amazing projects to share using different techniques, unique designs, color and fun! 

Light Up My World Sleeping Bag by Tamara's Joy
Light up your world with this awesome sleeping bag! Add it to your camping essentials made by Tamara’s Joy starring the Glow in the dark Light Up My World collection by Alicia Dujets!
Learn how to make it with the tutorial available HERE
See the full collection HERE




Jungle Safari Quilt by Sew Mariana 

This amazing dynamic quilt block called “This Way Up” can be made into a cushion, wall hanging or whatever you like! Made by Mariana Diaz with the beautiful Jungle Safari collection! Available at your local quilt shop. Learn how to make it with the easy-to-follow step by step instructions found on her blog post below!
Free tutorial is available HERE
See the full collection HERE 




Llama Love Llamazing quilt by Yuliya Reshetnikova 
This fabulous quilt features the beautiful Llama love collection by Janna Krupinski! Yuliya used seminole style piecing to make this quilt. The center of attention for this quilt is the 24” llama panel, DC10189-BREEZE!

Make yours with the free pattern HERE
See the full collection HERE 




Kaleidoscope Colory Tote Bag by Daisi Toegel
 A pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! This stunning bag was made by Daisi Toegel with the Kaleidoscope collection and her new pattern called Colory Tote Bag! This pattern does not require any type of hardware or zippers and this tote bag is perfect to gift teachers, co-workers, friends, and family. It can be used for grocery shopping, quilt carrier, books, and much more as it is a very large tote!
Purchase the pattern HERE 
See the full collection HERE 





UPS-A-Daisy Pindekaas Dress by The Eli Monster

Summer means sun dress season!! This stunning dress made by Stephanie from The Eli Monster uses five prints from the Ups-A-Daisy collection (the 5th is hiding in the pockets as a special secret for the wearer). The pattern can be sized for ages 18 months – 12 years old and features an open back with 2 straps keeping everything in place combined with a simple bodice and a full skirt. Stephanie used The Pindekaas Dress pattern available on her website and adjusted the skirt length to below the knee.
Purchase the pattern HERE
See the full collection HERE




Christmas in July fun by Jen Chesnick  

It’s never too early to start getting ready for Christmas! Jen Chesnick from Parker on the Porch has a bunch of celebratory projects made out of a combination of Michael Miller holiday prints. Sew up these wine bottle gift bags for a great reusable and sustainable gift. The festive mug rug and stockings are a must make! 
Purchase the Patterns HERE 
Check out more holiday prints on our holiday shop HERE 





Be sure to be following us on all our social media platforms @michaelmillerfabrics for all sorts of fabric fun! You can also support and 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 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 Michael Miller Fabrics Sales Rep or reach out online at info@michaelmillerfabrics.com !

Happy Sewing!
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