Just Let Me Quilt

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Crafter's Edge Mask With A Pocket For Filter

With the Crafter's Edge Crossover II and Crafter's Edge Mask Die, making face masks are so easy.

You can also add a pocket to the back of the mask for a filter, too. I'll show you how!

I love using HeatnBond Sew-In interfacing as a filter, but there are lots of other choices.

Pick the filter that makes you feel the most comfortable and meets your standards of safety.

Directions come with the Face Mask Die and they are really easy to follow.
Run your fabrics/interfacing through the Crossover II Edge using the mask die.

I used three different fabrics for the mask to show the different layers.
You can use the same fabrics if you want to.

Sew the rounded edge of fabric mask pieces together following the directions.
Clip or use pink shears on curved edge. Press seams flat.

Fold over 1/4" twice on short end of pocket edges. Press. Top stitch close to edge.

Pin elastic to right side of mask lining, a quarter inch from edges.

Stitch a couple times over the elastic to secure them a little better.

Layer mask front, pocket, and lining as shown below.

Pin layers together making sure to catch all layers of fabric.
The pocket will be about a half inch from the shorter edges of mask.

Stitch around all edges with 1/4" seam making sure to catch all layers of fabric;
leave 1 1/2" to 2" opening for turning inside out.

Turn inside out, having pocket at the back and lining in the middle.
Fold edges of opening inside the mask. Press.

Top stitch close to edge around entire mask. Be sure to catch opening in stitches. If adding a
wire, tuck it up in top of mask now. Stitch 1/4" from top stitching to hold wire in place.

I used the second from the smallest mask die to create a filter from
HeatnBond Sew-In interfacing. Filters can be cut in other shapes if desired.

Tuck the filter between the pocket and lining. It can be removed and replaced as needed.

Having to wear a mask may not be fun, but wearing a mask made with Riley Blake Designs
"Tranquility" by Gerri Robinson of Planted Seed Designs can be a pleasure!

I think you'll love the Crafter's Edge mask die as much as I do!

Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, May 22, 2020

The Last Day Of "It's Cool To Be Square" Blog Hop

The last day of a blog hop is the best and the worst. The best because it's been a week of

inspiring projects and the worst because it's sad to see it end. Seeing so many square creations

has been amazing. Thank you to all who participated and to those of you who've visited!

Today is my day to share a project along with some other very cool quilters.

I've been moving (twice) over the last three months so sewing has been a bit of a challenge.

The house is full of boxes and since the majority of them say "sewing room" on them,

there's been a lot of digging and searching to find what I need. Hopefully, this next week

will improve the situation and there will be fewer boxes to climb over and dig through.

My "It's Cool To Be Square" project didn't get quilted, but it is flimsy that's ready to show. I

used several of my applique designs to create a Halloween quilt that's full of squares in squares

and it's square shaped. It finishes at 52" x 52" so that should meet the "cool square" criteria.

My new backyard has pine trees, palm trees, and even a wagon wheel that was left by

the previous owner. Not something I would have bought, but it's kind of fun.

There's lots of the usual Halloween boos in the quilt

A little potion, green worm, ghost, and black widows!

It felt really "cool to be square" making this Halloween quilt!

I hope you've been having a good time checking out all the square projects...I know I have!

Here's who's been hopping all week. They'd love a visit and a comment from you, I'm sure.

There's a Pinterest page, too!

HERE

Carla at Creatin' in the Sticks has a blog hop in June...I can't wait!

Thanks for stopping by!

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

It's Cool To Be Square Blog Hop Is Still Happening

It's so fun to see the amazing things that get created during a blog hop and the same is

happening this week with "It's Cool To Be Square"...I'm loving it!

The rules were simple:

Make a project that's square shaped or has squares in the fabric.

My favorite bloggers are showing off their coolness...

check them out!

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

A Quilt Of Tranquility By Riley Blake Designs

I think we all need a break from "the virus" and some "Tranquility" by Riley Blake Designs

is a perfect way to find some peace. Their new fabric collection by Gerri Robinson of

Planted Seed Designs fills the need for sure. The fabrics are gorgeous!

The fabrics are 100 percent cotton and are perfect for clothing, home decor, or other projects.

"Tranquility Garden" measures 50" x 50"

The wagon wheel left by the previous owner of our new house makes a fun prop for quilts!

Quilting was by Ginger Turner of Sew Sassy Longarm

Riley Blake Designs basic Confetti Cotton Solid Steel was the perfect gray.

Making the Dresden in the center was so easy because I used Crafter's Edge fabric die,

Rounded Dresden. It easily cuts up to six petals at a time and comes in two sizes. Love it!

The oldest Monkey Boy was "The Crew" this time. Silly boy is barefoot standing on rocks. Ouch!

For more "Tranquility" projects in this blog tour, check out these blogs:

5/12 - Julia - Riley Blake Designs

5/19 - Carol - Just Let Me Quilt (this is me)

5/26 - Sarah - Piccolo Studio

Be sure to visit the "It's Cool To Be Square" blog hoppers today.

So much inspiration!

May 19

MooseStashQuilting

Beaquilter

Quilt In A Not-Shell

Elizabeth Coughlin Designs

Seams To Be Sew

Daughters of Dorinda

Kathy's Kwilts and More

Thank you for stopping by!

Monday, May 18, 2020

It’s Cool To Be Square Blog Hop Time

Today is “It’s Cool To Be Square” day!

If it’s square, you’ll see it here on this blog hop.

My favorite bloggers are showing off their coolness beginning today...

check them out!

May 18

Creatin' in the Sticks

Life in the Scrapatch

Elizabeth Coughlin Designs

Seams To Be Sew

Daughters of Dorinda

Kathy's Kwilts and More

Becky’s Adventures in Quilting and Travel

Vicki’s Crafts and Quilting

May 22

Just Let Me Quilt

Vroomans Quilts

Patchouli Moon Studio

Den syende himmel

Quilt Fabrication

Samelia's Mum

I’m blogging from my phone (which is not easy) because I have no internet.

Moving is a bit crazy but hopefully I’ll be up and running this afternoon.

There's a Pinterest page, too!
HERE

Monday, May 11, 2020

The Race Is On With Riley Blake Designs Hot Wheels Fabric

One of the newest fabric releases by Riley Blake Designs is "Hot Wheels" and it is so incredibly

colorful and amazing! This print features classic Hot Wheels tracks logos, icons, and phrases.

I loved designing this quilt, "The Race Is On", using the "Hot Wheels" fabrics.

"The Race Is On"

50" x 60"

The panel in the "Hot Wheels" line makes a great racetrack on the back of the quilt.

Quilting was by Ginger Turner of Sew Sassy Longarm. As usual, her work was amazing!

I loved what she did around the race car and the fiery swirls are perfect!

RBD "Hot Wheels" is 100 per cent cotton that can be used in a variety of sewing projects.
I love the bright oranges in it!

Such cute designs in that panel.

After Ginger quilted "The Race Is On" she let me take photos at her beautiful house.

You can find the pattern for "The Race Is On" in my Etsy store HERE.

For more "Hot Wheels" project ideas, check out these blogs:

5/4 - Cream Craft Goods
5/15 - Riley Blake Designs

I love using EZ Print Lite Sheets by ThermOWeb...no tracing!

Just print in your inkjet printer and your designs are ready.

Thanks for stopping by!