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The big reveal is here! My Riley Blake Spinning Wheels quilt is finished! I had so much fun completing this project while cutting all these lovely Riley Blake fabrics on my Cricut Maker.
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I am so excited to share the third and final part of this quilting series with you! The big reveal is finally here. This Riley Blake Spinning Wheels throw quilt is made using a kit by Cricut and Riley Blake Quilt Designs. I can’t wait to cuddle with it on cool evenings out on the porch!
I have done two other posts in this series about this entire quilting process. You can read more about how this entire project came together:
Although this post is sponsored by Riley Blake Designs and Cricut, any opinions given are my own.
This Riley Blake quilt is made from 4″ quilt blocks that are assembled into the Spinning Wheels design. The great thing about this project is that the Cricut Maker cuts all those little pieces for you. You can read more about that in part 1 of this series.
Cut the pieces using the Cricut Maker and then it’s a simple step-by-step process of sewing them two at a time. Each Spinning Wheels block has 4 small blocks to make the larger blocks.
I made a number of step-by-step videos for this project as it can be difficult to grasp at first. Explaining this construction of this quilt on video is so much easier.
You can find video tutorials for this project on my YouTube channel. Here’s the basic block construction video:
If you have done any quilting before, you know how much easier it is to quilt when all the pieces are cut exactly the same. The Cricut Maker is such a great tool for quilting. Because all of the pieces are machine cut, they fit together without a lot of fussing and trimming. Honestly, I would have never attempted this Spinning Wheels quilt pattern on my own because I know how time-consuming and physically draining it would be to cut all those little pieces by hand. With the Cricut Maker cutting the pieces, the entire process is so much more enjoyable!
After the blocks are assembled the outside frame or borders are added. Once it’s put together with the other layers, it’s time to quilt and then bind it. I enjoy hand stitching the outside border in place. It’s a great way to relax while watching TV in the evening.
1. Assemble the quilt blocks in small sections. Make all 4″ blocks, then go on to the larger ones. If you struggle to match the seams, use small strips of fusible tape to hold them in place.
2. Press seam allowances toward the darker fabric on each square. This way the seam allowance doesn’t show behind the white pieces.
3. Starch the large blocks while pressing before assembling the rows. This makes joining the seams both easier and more accurate. It will help the quilting process move much more smoothly.
4. Use a spray basting adhesive or large safety pins to make the quilt “sandwich” with the backing fabric and fiberfill before quilting.
5. Channel the quilt at 8″ intervals (stitching in the ditch of the seams) while using a longer single needle stitch and also a walking foot on your machine.
I cover many more helpful tips in my videos. Be sure to check them out before attempting this Spinning Wheels quilt!
Do you remember what the kit looked like before? Such pretty fabrics and a great combination of patterns thanks to Riley Blake Designs.
This Daisey Days quilt kit can be used to create several different designs as you can see on the package. Some of my blogging friends made the other designs while using the same kit! Be sure to check out their projects as well!
Thanks to Cricut and Riley Blake Designs for sponsoring this post!
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This DIY bow tie is made using the Cricut Maker and a Simplicity pattern. Using this method, you will be able to create a new bow tie in no time!
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You can easily make this bow tie with Cricut Maker! My love affair with both this machine and Simplicity patterns is neverending! The Simplicity pattern for this sewing project is downloaded from Cricut Design Space to your Cricut and precisely cut! All that is left to do is sew it together! Super fast construction and practically no effort on your part, not at all like cutting out a pattern on your own where there are so many steps to follow!
Recently, our son needed a fun bow tie to wear to a graduation party. He didn’t want to spend a lot of money so I decided to make him one instead from this beautiful cotton fabric I had in my stash.
1. Trim the fabric to be cut 9″ x 15″ for the 12 x 24″ fabric mat. (Keep the grain parallel to the 9″ side.) Place fabric face down on the mat, roll with Cricut roller to press firmly in place FACE DOWN on mat.
2. Read through the printed PDF sewing directions so that you understand how the tie is put together before beginning.
3. Insert fabric grip mat into Cricut and cut the pattern. This pattern is a size 3T, which was a little small for my guy. So, I cut it TWICE from the same fabric and made the neckband longer to fit him.
4. Pin bow sections with the right sides together and stitch along the top and also the bottom long edge, leaving ends free. I measured my pieces to be sure they would be large enough for my son’s neck. They were a good size.
5. Turn bow right side out and then stitch the ends together. Bring seam to center.
6. I added a little topstitching on either end of the bow to keep it in place.
7. Fold the band in half lengthwise. With right sides together, stitch raw edges of TWO band pieces together while leaving an opening to turn on the long edge. (The band should be long enough to go comfortably around the neck while overlapping by about 2″.) Trim corners, then turn right side out and press.
8. Either topstitch the opening on the band closed or slip stitch with a needle and thread.
9. Turn right side out while bringing the seam to center on underside and press in place. Fold in half lengthwise.
10. Wrap center bow piece around the middle of the bow and then attach it to center front of the band using slipstitch through all layers.
11. Sew snaps on by hand at the back of the band, about 1″ apart.
This tie looks so perfect on him. My son had a ball at his party and has even requested a couple more bow ties to go with a few of his other outfits.
Thanks to both Simplicity and Cricut for sponsoring this post!
Still looking for more Cricut inspiration? Here are a few other posts you will also love:
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Although this is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut, the opinions and text are my own.
