Crafter's Edge Cute Fox In A PIllow

Using Crafter's Edge to cut shapes and designs from fabric is so fun. The "Cute Fox" is exactly that...CUTE! The fox would be adorable on a quilt, door hanger, or even as a pincushion. I used it to make a pillow for a quick birthday present. 

To get started on my pillow I grabbed a few fat quarters from my stash, my Crafter's Edge Crossover II machine and dies, and some of my favorite iron-on adhesive, Heat n Bond Lite Iron-on Adhesive. With all my supplies ready, this pillow went together in a flash!

To make your own pillow, you'll need a few things:

 

Heat n Bond Lite Iron-on Adhesive

Thread

Batting

18” x 18” Pillow Form

Crafter’s Edge Cute Fox Die

Crafter’s Edge Equilateral Triangles, 6 ½” and 5 ½” (it comes in four sizes)

Crafter’s Edge Letters, F – O – X

Crafter’s Edge Crossover II

Fabric needed:

6-8 fat quarters

1/4 yard - Binding

 

Cutting instructions for each pillow:

 

Cut 1 – 12 ½” x 12 ½” white, Center Block

Cut 4 – 3 ½” x 12 ½” orange, Border A

Cut 4 – 3 ½” x 3 ½” turquoise, Border A Corner

Cut 3 – 2 ½” x 42” black, Binding

Cut 1 – 18 ½” x 18 ½” white, lining

Cut 2 – 11 ½” x 18 ½” orange, pillow back

Cut 1 – 18 ½” x 18 ½” batting

Cut 1 – Crafter’s Edge Cute Fox following directions in Step 1.

Cut 2 – Crafter’s Edge Equilateral Triangles (6 ½” and 5 ½”) following directions in Step 1.

Cut 1 – Crafter’s Edge F-O-X letters following directions in Step 1.

 

Sewing/Applique Instructions: Seams are sewn 1/4” wide

 

Step 1: Applique – Iron adhesive to wrong side of fabrics; let cool. Following Crafter’s Edge instructions, place paper side of adhesive facing up on platform.* Cover as directed. Run die and fabric through machine. *To reverse the direction of design, place fabric side up before cutting. 

Peel off paper liner from the backs of applique pieces. Place applique, adhesive side down, on right side of fabric. Press according to package directions until entire piece is bonded. Let cool. Sew around edges of applique using a straight, zig-zag, or blanket stitch. 

Step 2: Border A – With right sides together, sew 3 ½” x 12 ½” orange strips to left and right sides of Center Block. Press seams towards borders.

Step 3: Border A - With right sides together sew 3 ½” x 3 ½” turquoise squares to the ends of 3 ½” x 12 ½” orange strip. Press seams towards center. With right sides together, sew strips to top and bottom of Center Block, matching seams. Press seams down.

Step 4: Pillow front/lining/batting– Place pillow lining wrong side up on a flat surface. Lay batting on top of pillow lining. Lay pillow front, right side up on top of batting. Pin or clip with all edges meeting together. Baste around edges. Quilt if desired.

Step 5: Pillow Back - Fold under 1/4” on one long side of each 11½” x 18½” rectangles. Press. Fold over again 1/4” and press. Top stitch close to edge of fold.

Overlap the two back sections with right sides up and turned under edges towards the middle to make an 18 ½” x 18 ½” square. Pin/clip to hold in place at overlapped sections and baste in place.

Step 6: Pillow assembly - On a flat surface, layer pillow sections on top of each other in the following order: Pillow back, wrong side up; Pillow front with lining, wrong side down. Baste around edges. Add binding using your favorite method. Place 18” x 18” pillow form inside through the flap.

This pillow was a full one and made it quite puffy...the better to snuggle on!

There's so many ways to use Crafter's Edge fabric dies. Give them a try...I think you'll love them as much as I do!

Crafter's Edge Bird #5 In A Pincushion

I have to admit that I'm crazy about my Crafter's Edge fabric dies and this sweet bird from the "Bird Dance Collection" is one of my favorites. It's a bit crazy like me, so that might be why it rings my bell!

There are other birds just as cute, like these two, and I'll definitely be adding them to my stash as soon as I can. I think a quilt would be adorable with all of them.

The Crafter's Edge fabric dies work perfectly with the Crossover II, cutting up to six layers of cotton fabric. When using felt, I found two or three layers to be best. The dies are flat so it makes it convenient to store them.

The directions are always easy to follow using their diagrams and/or instructions.

You can adjust the pressure on the Crossover II if needed.

I love using ThermOWeb's Fabric Fuse Adhesive in different ways, including applying felt on felt. It holds it in place without shifting. Just add a few drops to the back (you don't need a lot) and place it where it needs to be. You can stitch over it, so no worries there!

Cut two 6" x 6" squares for behind the bird and for the back of the pincushion. Sew around all the edges, but leave a 2" opening to fill the pincushion with walnut shells or stuffing (whichever is your preference.) Use the Fabric Fuse to close the opening, let it dry, and then sew it closed. Going around the edges will help strengthen the edges.

This is a fast and easy pincushion that can be gifted or kept for yourself. Either way, it's a sweet project!

Tumbler Quilt Using Crafters Edge Cutting Dies

I've made tumbler quilts before, but never with the ease of this one. Using Crafter's Edge Tumbler cutting die really sped up the process. Because they cut so precise and without stretching the fabric, they sew together perfectly.

Elephant Walk Baby Quilt

42" x 42"

Crafter's Edge Crossover II and Tumbler dies

There are five sizes of tumblers...I love that!

Here's what you need to make the "Elephant Walk Baby Quilt":

Supplies:

Heat n Bond Lite Iron-on Adhesive or your favorite iron-on adhesive

Thread

Batting

Crafter’s Edge 4” Tumbler Die

Crafter’s Edge Mama and Baby Elephants

Crossover II Cutting machine

Fabric needed:

1 ¼ yard white

Tumblers - 2 charm packs or 8-12 fat quarters

2 fat quarters for elephants (scraps for eyes and ears)

1/8 yard for blue strip

1/2 yard for dark blue Border A

3/8 yard binding

1 ¼ yard backing (allows extra for quilting)

Cutting instructions:

Cut 1 – 9 ½” x 36” white strip

Cut 1 – 2 ½” x 36” blue strip

Cut 53 – white 4” tumbler blocks

Cut 53 – print 4” tumbler blocks

Cut 2 – 4” x 36” dark blue strips, left and right Border A

Cut 2 – 4” x 43” dark blue strips, top and bottom Border A

Cut 5 – 2 ½” x 43” binding strips

Cut backing to fit quilt front

Charm packs were perfect for the 4" x 4" tumbler die that I used along with some other fabrics from my stash. The dies cut best if you angle them a bit before running them through your machine.

Sewing the tumblers together is really easy. With right sides together, place one narrow end and one wide end together. Don't line them up exactly...leave a tiny bit of the end showing when you put them together. Sew with a 1/4" seam.

With that little bit of fabric showing, the tumblers line up perfectly when you open them. Press the seam to the side.

With right sides together, sew the tumblers into seven rows of 15 tumblers each, alternating the white and print pieces. With right sides together, sew the rows together making sure to alternate the colors and whites. Pressing the seams of each row in opposite directions helps to nest them nicely when the rows get sewn together. After the rows are sewn together, press seams down.

Once the tumblers are sewn together, the ends that aren't even need to be trimmed. Trim them right in the middle of both sides which should give the tumbler section a measurement of 36" across and 25" down. Check your measurements before you trim those end tumblers!

Now it's time to add those cute elephants! Crafter’s Edge Mama and Baby Elephant Fabric Die has two sizes of elephants. Did you know you can get a conversion platform set that's compatible with the Accuquilt GO!® You can and it works great!

Step 1: Applique – Iron adhesive to wrong side of fabric following package directions.

Step 2: Cut out applique die using your cutting machine.

Step 3: Peel off paper liner from the backs of applique pieces. Place applique, adhesive side down, on right side of 9 ½” x 36” white strip. Press according to package directions until entire piece is bonded. Let cool. Sew around edges of applique using a straight, zig-zag, or blanket stitch.

Time to sew all the tumbers and applique together. With right sides together, sew the 2 ½” x 36” blue strip to the bottom of the elephant applique strip. Press seam down. 

With right sides together, sew tumbler rows to the bottom of the blue strip. Press seams down.

With right sides together, sew 4” x 36” dark blue strips to left and right of tumblers and applique section. Press seams towards borders. With right sides together, sew 4” x 43” dark blue strips to top and bottom of tumblers and applique sections. Press seams down.

Finish your quilt using your favorite method of quilting and binding. 

One of my favorite methods for preparing my quilts is to use Spray n Bond Basting Adhesive to hold the layers together for quilting.

*Quilt assembly with batting and basting spray:

Protect the area where you will be working by placing an old sheet or paper under and around the area you’ll be spraying. Place the batting on work area, smoothing to remove wrinkles. Place the quilt backing, wrong side down, on top of batting. Smooth to remove wrinkles. Having the batting a bit larger than the backing is suggested.

Roll back about six inches of the quilt back to expose some of the batting. Using the basting spray, spray batting from one edge to the other. Carefully lay the wrong side of quilt backing over the sprayed surface of batting. Smooth fabric to ensure it adheres to the sprayed fabric and remove any wrinkles. Roll back the rest of the quilt back to continue spraying and smoothing about six inches at a time until you reach the bottom of the quilt back. Check for creases or folds you might have missed.

Turn backing and batting over to have batting facing up. Lay quilt front, wrong side down, on batting. Make sure quilt front is lined up correctly; smooth out wrinkles. Use the same spray and smooth method as the backing. Trim edges and square-up quilt. Quilt as desired and add binding.

You can see more projects and ideas by visiting Crafter's Edge Inspiration page HERE.

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Need A Hug In A Zipper Bag?

I have such fun using Crafter's Edge Crossover II and fabric cutting dies.
There are so many fabric dies to choose from...love it!

My "Need A Hug?" zipper and lined bag went together quickly using the
newly released Cactus die and Equilateral Triangle die for the applique.

Need A Hug?
Lined zipper bag measures approximately 15" x 18"

Dropping a "Need A Hug?" zipper bag filled with treats and necessities on someone's
doorstep would definitely brighten someone's day. The possibilities are endless for filling it!

The Crafter's Edge dies don't take up much room when storing and can cut up to six layers.

They just released a cactus die that was perfect for my "Need A Hug?" zippered bag.

I used the Equilateral Triangle die, the smallest one, for two of the rows.
The corners are notched to make it easy when sewing them together.

The cactus, snake, and lettering were backed with Heat n Bond Lite Iron-on Adhesive . 

You'll love how easy it is to peel off the protective backing paper. 

I used a video by Nicole at Sprout Patterns to make "Need A Hug?" because I felt it had great 

instructions for a lined zipper bag. Her instructions made it so easy to sew the bag together

using the front bag section I made with the cactus and equilateral triangles.

What You'll need for "Need A Hug?" 

Heat n Bond Lite Iron-on Adhesive

Fabric Fuse

Heat n Bond Fusible Interfacing

18” Polyester Zipper

Thread/Embroidery Thread

Crafter’s Edge Crossover II

Crafter’s Edge Cactus and 3.1" x 2.5" Equilateral Die

Fabric Needed:

10-11 fat quarters

Cutting instructions:

Cut 1 – 6 ½” x 18” beige, front of bag

Cut 16 - 3.1” x 2.5” black, equilateral triangles

Cut 18 - 3.1” x 2.5” turquoise, equilateral triangles
Cut 4 - applique cactus shapes

Cut 2 – 3” x 18” brown, strips

Cut 2 – 15” x 18” beige, lining

Cut 1 – 15” x 18” brown, back of bag

*Tip: Ironing Heat n Bond Fusible Interfacing to the back of an applique block can help keep the
 threads from showing through fabric and stabilize the fabric to make stitching small pieces easier.

Sewing/Applique Instructions: Seams are sewn 1/4” wide

Prepare the cactus design using iron-on adhesive. 

Iron adhesive to wrong side of applique fabrics following package directions.

 Cut out four cactus shapes using Crafter’s Edge cactus fabric die.

Snake and lettering:

Right click on picture to save. Print on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Pattern has been reversed.

Trace designs on iron-on adhesive.

Iron adhesive pieces to wrong side of fabrics following package directions. Cut out applique pieces. 

Peel off paper liner from the backs of applique pieces. Place applique, adhesive side down, on 

right side of fabric. Press according to package directions until entire piece is bonded. Let cool. 

Sew around edges of applique using a straight, zig-zag, or blanket stitch.

Using the Crafter's Edge Crossover II and 3.1" x 2.5" Equilateral Die, cut out

16 - 3.1” x 2.5” black, equilateral triangles

18 - 3.1” x 2.5” turquoise, equilateral triangles

With right sides together, sew equilateral triangles together alternating colors and directions.

Press seams to sides. Trim ends as shown below. Strips should be 18" long. 

With right sides together, sew equilateral triangle strips to top and bottom of center applique strip.

With right sides together, sew 3” x 18” brown strips to top and bottom of equilateral triangles.

Press seams towards brown strips.

Follow the video link above to sew the zipper bag together. 

*Instead of pinning the zipper in place before sewing, I used Fabric Fuse to hold it and the fabric 

layers in place. Just apply the Fabric Fuse to the fabric, lay the zipper on the fabric, let dry, and sew.

You'll love how it keeps the zipper right where it should be with no slipping out of place.

Fill your bag and share the hugs!

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