Do you love gorgeous Indigo’s and blues?

Stuart Hillard has just released his new collection called ‘Indigo Elements’ for Craftcotton, and its stunning, possibly one of favourites…

If you fancy trying your hand at a simple cushion, you can download my free tutorial using the link below

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There will be more makes to follow from this stunning collection in the new year, and a full size quilt inside British Patchwork and Quilting magazine out in the new year also – I will keep you posted

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas, and all the best for 2022

Michelle x

Do you gift wine?

You wont want to miss this free tutorial for a celebration bottle bag…

These bottle bag are quick and easy to make and can be personalised with your own message or image, to download my tutorial click the link below

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A great idea for a new year eve bottle bag…

Or one for any special occasion…

These are also available to order from my Etsy shop www.etsy.com/uk/shop/creativeblondegifts

Happy sewing

Michelle x

Love bugs???

Who’s watching the new series of ‘I’m a celebrity, get me out of here’? yes yes yes I hear you shout…

How about making some super cool bunting with matching cushion covers using the new fabric collection ‘Enchanted Wings’ its a beautiful pink and mauve collection with beetles, bugs and butterflies… Perfect bunting for any Charlie and Lola fan!

Enchanted Wings Fabric Collection

Here you can download my FREE tutorial on how to make your very own cushion cover and bunting, its a perfect started project for anyone wanting to get into sewing, or for anyone looking to do some fussy cutting and blanket stitch applique

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Happy sewing

Michelle x

Do you love Halloween?

I have the perfect quilt pattern and best of all its free…

This quilt uses vibrant orange Fat Quarters fabrics, along with black basics from Craft Cotton to really make the colours pop.

Vibrant threads from Gutermann

Download my free pattern using the link below… I’d love to see your finished creations

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What does a skeleton order at a restaurant….

spare ribs

😂😂😂😂

Happy Halloween

Michelle x

Reversible ‘Poppy’ Bag…

Designed by Debbie Shore  from her Half Yard Home book.

Pieced by Michelle Roberts at creativeblonde

http://www.creativeblonde.co.uk

Grab a copy of Debbie Shore’s book to make your very own reversible bag. Below are my photos to show you how I used the poppy and denim fabric from Craftcotton to create my version of the bag.

Materials

   Two 20” x 10” pieces from the denim fabric

Two 20” x 10” pieces from the poppies on white fabric

Two 13” x 3” pieces from the denim fabric

Two 13” x 3” pieces from the poppies on white fabric

Two 20” x 3” strips from the poppies on black fabric

Aurifil threads

Haberdashery items

• Quilter’s ruler,
• Rotary cutter/scissors
• Iron
• Cutting mat
• Basic sewing supplies

 

Lets get sewing…

(All seam allowance is ¼”)

Using your rotary cutter and ruler, create the handles

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Take your time when creating the pleats, to make sure they are all in the same place on each fabric bag piece.

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Shape the bottom corners of your bag pieces.

Pin the handles in place

The two pieces are then sewn together. Remember to leave a gap for turning

Turn right side out and press

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What will you use yours for?

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To see more of my tutorials, you can follow my blog www.creativeblonde.co.uk and/or Instagram page www.instagram.co.uk/michelle_creativeblonde and www.facebook.com/creativeblonde66

Stockist for Fabric

www.visagetextiles.com

www.hobbycraft.co.uk

Pennant flag patterns

A beautiful addition to a nursery or bedroom, this makes a lovely gift to make and keep, or for friends and family to make and gift. Download my free pattern below to make your own pennant flag, or order my ‘pennant flag’ kit from my ‘Creative Blonde kits’ page, includes everything you need _{(threads not included).}

Big welcome, little one.

Using the adorable new nursery fabrics from Craftcotton, in lovely soft tones of peach/coral and greens, means it will work perfectly with almost all nursery colours.

All of me, loves all of you.

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If you’re not a sewer/quilter, or just don’t have the time, but would love to order one of these for your child/grandchild, please get in touch using my ‘contact/order form’ page, or contact me via email.

Thanks for stopping by and supporting my small business. Happy Tuesday!

Do what makes your heart smile

Michelle xx

nursery kite…

A beautiful addition to a nursery, this makes a lovely gift to make and keep, or for friends and family to make and gift. Download my pattern below to make your own nursery kite, or order my ‘Nursery Kite’ kit from my ‘Creative Blonde kits’ page, includes everything you need _{(threads not included).}

Nursery kite decoration

Using the adorable new nursery fabrics from Craftcotton, in lovely soft tones of peach/coral and greens, means it will work perfectly with almost all nursery colours.

Super cute bows

If you’re not a sewer/quilter, or just don’t have the time, but would love to order one of these for your child/grandchild, please get in touch using my ‘contact/order form’ page, or contact me via email.

These nursery/bedroom kites, can be personalised with your child’s/grand-child’s name.

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Thanks for stopping by and supporting my small business. Happy Tuesday!

Do what makes your heart smile

Michelle xx

Free ‘Dinosaur Squares’ Quilt pattern…

I couldn’t wait to use these gorgeous prints and colours from CraftCotton, which have been teamed up with a lovely soft chambray denim effect fabric, to make this super soft and cosy quilt.

This is a simple quilt to make as its made up of mostly squares and rectangles, but creates a stunning effect, which works perfectly with these fabric colours.

This quilt is the perfect size for any single bed or for cosy afternoons in front of their cartoons

To download my free pattern, simple click the link below

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Don’t have time to sew, please contact me via my website here to place an order.

www.creativeblonde.co.uk

Other newborn items in this fabric collection are also available to purchase from my website.

To see more of my tutorials or to place an order, you can head over my website www.creativeblonde.co.uk and/or Instagram page www.instagram.co.uk/michelle_creativeblonde and www.facebook.com/creativeblonde66

Stockist for Fabric and Batting

www.visagetextiles.com

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Stockist for Aurifil Threads

www.aurifil.com/

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Sew Useful…

I’ve been busy working on this really useful Chair back caddy, I’m really pleased the fabrics I chose, they are from the Makoti collection by Stuart Hillard for CraftCotton, using Debbie Shore Pattern from her Sew Useful book.

I fussy cut the panel for the smallest pocket, to really show off the fabric.

I made my own bias binding, from the Makoti collection

I also decided to make my own bag straps from the Makoti colletion and Vliseline interfacing

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This bag is great if you’re short on space, and with all the pockets of different sizes, its so versatile

I used Aurifil thread to make this bag, with Vliseline Interfacing and In R Form as the fusible batting, to give this bag extra strength.

Follow me here on my blog, and share with friends, you can also find/tag me on Instagram and Facebook with your makes.

‘Do what makes your heart smile’
Happy Sewing

Michelle

Mother’s Day flower embroidery hoop…

With Mother’s day just around the corner, I thought this cute little project, would make a lovely gift. you could even change the words and give the hoop for a special birthday or occasion.

Download my free pattern using the link below

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Whilst making this project, I came across this amazing thread gloss by Thread Joy, made with natural untreated British Bees wax and high quality fragrance oil.

The thread gloss come in different blends, which Claire at Thread Joy has chosen to evoke feelings of well-being, and allows you to match your mood to your stitching. Whilst I was embroidering the lettering I used the Release blend, which has been created to DE-stress, as it uses a blend of Ylang Ylang and Neroli, and it smells divine, like you have a calming candle burning in the room. It was brilliant at avoiding all these pesky tangles in my thread, and made sewing a dream.

Head to Claire’ Etsy shop to purchase yours.

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/THREADJOYthreadgloss?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=935311762

Find out more about Thread Joy by heading over to their Instagram page

https://www.instagram.com/threadjoy_threadgloss/

I cant recommend this enough, and one pot will last ages, the only tricky part is choosing which blend to choose. These made a beautiful gift for yourself and for anyone who is into their embroidery, Thread Joy pride themselves on their beautiful packaging and its all fully recyclable.

Happy sewing, I cant wait to see your embroidery hoops

Follow me here on my blog, and share with friends, you can also find/tag me on Instagram and Facebook with your makes.

‘Do what makes your heart smile’
Happy Sewing

Michelle