Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Frost and Flurry Fabric Tour

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/
Hello, friends—happy Wednesday!

I’m so delighted to welcome you to my stop on the Poppie Cotton Frost and Flurry Fabric Tour! ❄️✨ Thank you for popping by—it's always a treat to have you here.

Today, I’m thrilled to share four special pieces I created using the brand-new Frost and Flurry Collection by the talented Sheri McCulley for Poppie Cotton. As soon as I saw these whimsical winter prints, I couldn’t wait to put on my quilt designer hat and dive in!

This charming collection (shipping to quilt shops this month!) is filled with delightful seasonal motifs—think snowmen, reindeer, owls, foxes, ornaments, snowflakes, tossed flowers, and winter berries—all wrapped in a cozy palette of greens, reds, pinks, blues, and snowy whites. It’s the perfect mix of festive and heartwarming, and I had so much fun bringing these prints to life.

For my first project, I created a charming small quilt that also works beautifully as a table topper. Measuring 25 ½” x 25 ½”, this piece features a delightful mix of machine appliqué snowflake blocks and foundation pieced tree blocks, bringing a cozy winter scene to life. I used Country Confetti, one of Poppie Cotton’s lovely basics, for the snowflakes, tree backgrounds, and binding—it adds just the right touch of texture and whimsy. The quilt is finished with hanging tabs, making it perfect for display on a small quilt hanger or as a festive accent on your holiday table. I didn’t follow a pattern for this one—it was a fun, creative journey as I designed it along the way!

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

Next up, I stitched up two adorable project bags—one small and one medium—each with its own personality and charm!

The small zippered pouch measures 7 ¾" W x by 7" H and features sweet appliqué wool felt motifs across the bottom fabric strip, accented with hand-dyed rick rack trim along the bottom for a playful touch. I added a bit of whimsy with a baker’s twine zipper pull, giving it a handmade, homespun feel.

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

The medium zippered bag measures 9 ½" W x 9 ¾" H and is a cheerful patchwork design that showcases a variety of prints from the Frost and Flurry collection. For a fun focal point, I created an appliqué snow globe block in the lower right-hand corner using fussy cut fabric and Benzie Design Wool Blend Felt. Inside the globe, I added round and star sequins to mimic falling snow, along with some hand stitching for extra texture and sparkle. Like the smaller pouch, this one is finished with a baker’s twine zipper pull for a cohesive, handmade look. 

Again, I didn’t follow a pattern for these zippered pouches—just played in my studio and let the fabrics guide the way!

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

And finally, I created a wintery twist on my Sweet Sewing Book—a cozy little sewing/needlebook that measures 6 ¼" x 6 ¼" when closed. For the cover, I designed another appliqué snow globe, using fussy cut fabric and wool felt, embellished with round and star sequins to mimic falling snow. A bit of hand stitching adds texture and charm, and the whole scene is framed with hand-dyed rick rack from Lady Dot Creates

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

Inside, the book features multiple pockets and two wool felt needle pages made from Benzie Design Wool Blend Felt, each decorated with sweet fussy cut fabric motifs. The scissor tie is made from hand-dyed twill tape (also from Lady Dot Creates), and the closure is finished with a vintage button and elastic loop for a nostalgic touch. As a fun detail, I included a tree needle minder inside, made using fabric from a previous Poppie Cotton collection. I also added the perfect decorative pins from (my favorite) Puntini Puntini.

Again, I didn’t follow a pattern for this one either—I designed it along the way.

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

Which project was your favorite? I’d love to hear what you’re inspired to make!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this stop on the Frost and Flurry Fabric Tour and are feeling inspired to dive into some cozy, creative winter sewing during these hot summer months!❄️✨ Thank you so much for visiting with me today—it’s always a joy to share these projects with you. For even more inspiration using the Frost and Flurry collection, be sure to check out the Poppie Cotton Blog and follow them on social media.

If you’ve fallen in love with this fabric line like I have, don’t forget to ask for it at your favorite quilt shop—Frost and Flurry is shipping this month!

And there’s more to come! I already have a new project in the works for the next Poppie Cotton Fabric Tour featuring the absolutely adorable "Rosy Cheeks" collection by Lori Woods. My day on the tour is July 14th, so mark your calendars! Plus, I’ll be sharing a pair of brand-new project tutorials on both the Therm O Web Blog and the Benzie Design Blog on Monday, July 21st—think Christmas in July!🎄

Be sure to stop back soon for more creative inspiration—I can’t wait to share what’s next!

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

Frost and Flurry Projects ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC   https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Sparkle Bouquet Banner

Sparkle Banner Bouquet ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC  https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/
The BRD studio has been absolutely overflowing with fresh ideas, exciting projects, and incredible new opportunities! My desk is currently a whirlwind of creativity—covered in new designs, sketches, contracts, product swatches, photos, and a giant planning calendar. I can’t wait to start sharing sneak peeks and photos of what I’ve been working on. Stay tuned—there’s so much goodness coming your way!

Today is New Project Tutorial Day! 🎉I'm thrilled to share my June project created exclusively for the Therm O Web Blog. I always enjoy putting on my Fabric Education Designer hat and diving into new tutorials using Therm O Web’s incredible products. For June, the blog is all about outdoor projects, Sparkle Paste, summer host gifts, and easy-to-sew gift ideas—and I had so much fun creating something special for it.

Introducing my brand-new tutorial: “Sparkle Bouquet Banner”✨💥

Sparkle Banner Bouquet ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC  https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

This red, white, and blue project is perfect for summer decorating or gifting. The full tutorial includes:

  • A complete supply list
  • Printable templates
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Color photos to guide you every step of the way

The tutorial was posted earlier today, and I’d love for you to check it out!

This small banner/mini garden flag is a cheerful afternoon sewing project that uses an assortment of my favorite HeatnBond products. It’s perfect for using up fabric scraps or showcasing your favorite fabric collection!

✨ Project Highlights:

  • HeatnBond Sparkle Paste adds a festive Fourth of July shimmer.
  • HeatnBond interfacings give the banner structure and durability—great for outdoor use.
  • No tracing required! Just print the template shapes directly onto HeatnBond Lite Adhesive using your inkjet printer.

For this project, I used a mix of solid fabrics, some treasured scraps from the Land of Liberty collection by My Mind’s Eye for Riley Blake, and Jailhouse Stripe in Waldo Red from Poppie Cotton.

Sparkle Banner Bouquet ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC  https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

🌟 What makes it shine?

I used a great selection of HeatnBond products, and the tutorial showcases each one:

  • HeatnBond Lite EZ-Print Iron-On Adhesive Sheet 10 pk, 8.5 in x 11 in
  • HeatnBond Fusible Fleece 
  • Pressing Paper Fabric and Craft Sheets 
  • HeatnBond Sparkle Paste by Jennifer Long Sew A Story 
  • Fire Truck 
  • Snowflake 
  • Royal Blue 
  • SpraynBond Pattern & Stencil Spray 
  • HeatnBond Craft Extra Firm Non-Woven Interfacing 
  • HeatnBond Fabric Fuse PeelnStick Fabric Adhesive Tape, 5/8 in
  • 🎥 Coming Soon:
    In the next day or two, check out my YouTube Channel and Instagram page for a video walkthrough of the Sparkle Bouquet Banner in the making—it’s almost ready!

    Sparkle Banner Bouquet ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC  https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

    📌 Want the full tutorial and pattern?
    You’ll need to visit the Therm O Web blog for the complete step-by-step instructions, supply list, and printable templates.
    🔗https://blog.thermoweb.com/sparkle-bouquet-banner-featuring-heatnbond

    🛍️ Looking for the exact tools and supplies I used?
    You can find them in my curated Sparkle Bouquet Banner List on Amazon (including the garden flag stand)!
    👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/brdgirl
    Full disclosure: As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. I only share products I actually use and love—and I truly appreciate you shopping through my links. Thank you for your support!

    💬 Have questions about any Therm O Web, HeatnBond, or SpraynBond products? Or is there a specific type of product you’d like to see featured in a future project? Drop me a comment or send me an email—I’d love to hear from you!

    I hope this project inspires you to create your own Sparkle Bouquet Banner and add a little shimmer to your outdoor decorating this season! ✨🌸

    I’m thrilled to be creating monthly projects for the Therm O Web Blog, and I’ll be sure to post here whenever a new tutorial goes live. My next project is scheduled for July 21st, and it’s an exciting one—a collaboration with Benzie Design! I’ll have coordinating projects featured on both blogs that day, so be sure to mark your calendar.

    ❄ And don’t forget—stop back tomorrow for my turn on the Frost and Flurry Fabric Tour. I’ve got some truly magical, winter fabric projects to share that you won’t want to miss!

    Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit today. I always enjoy sharing my creative journey with you. Wishing you a wonderful week—and don’t forget to make time for something creative! 💖

    Sparkle Banner Bouquet ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC  https://blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com/

    Tuesday, June 3, 2025

    Ladybug Picnic: Scissor Sheath and Fob

    Ladybug Picnic: Scissor Sheath and Fob ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com
    Greetings, friends. 

    Squeee—today is the day! I’m beyond excited to share my very first project tutorial for the Benzie Design Blog.🎉 

    I’m kicking off the sunny season with a craft that’s as cheerful as it is charming: a watermelon scissor sheath paired with an adorable ladybug scissor fob! I like to call it Ladybug Picnic—though officially, it goes by Scissor Sheath and Fob. Whether you're just dipping your toes into sewing or you're a seasoned stitcher, this quick and customizable felt project is the perfect way to add a pop of personality to your project bag or sewing table. You can glue it, hand stitch it, or zip it through your sewing machine—whatever suits your style and skill level. With bright colors, playful shapes, and a breezy afternoon timeline, this duo is sure to bring a smile to your face and a splash of summer to your crafting corner. So, go visit the Benzie Design Blog for the full tutorial and templates, grab your supplies, and let’s get creative—summer fun starts here!
    ☀️🍉🐞

    Direct Link - Scissor Sheath and Fobhttps://www.benziedesign.com/blogs/tutorials/scissor-sheath-and-fob-tutorial

    Ladybug Picnic: Scissor Sheath and Fob ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Ladybug Picnic: Scissor Sheath and Fob ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    This quick and adaptable project uses five vibrant shades of Wool Blend Felt from Benzie Design:

    It also features an adorable Ladybug Wool Felt Shape, which adds a playful touch to the finished piece. One of my new favorite tools made its debut in this project too—a pair of 10mm Scallop Shears, perfect for adding a decorative edge to your felt.

    Ladybug Picnic: Scissor Sheath and Fob ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Ladybug Picnic: Scissor Sheath and Fob ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    This project is designed with flexibility in mind. You can opt for a fast, no-sew finish using glue, or take your time with hand stitching or machine sewing. Directions and supply suggestions are included for each method, so you can choose the approach that best suits your style and schedule.

    I hope this cheerful little project brings a bit of sunshine to your day and inspires you to spend an hour or two in your crafting space. Whether you glue, stitch, or sew your way through it, the watermelon scissor sheath and ladybug fob are sure to brighten up your scissors—and your mood. I’d love to see your take on this summery duo, so don’t forget to share your creations and tag me. Wishing you a season full of color, creativity, and happy making.

    Ladybug Picnic: Scissor Sheath and Fob ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Ladybug Picnic: Scissor Sheath and Fob ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Tuesday, May 20, 2025

    Sunny Sunglass Case

    Sunny Sunglass Case ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com
    Greetings friends! The BRD studio has been buzzing with new ideas and projects...and my desk is covered in creative ideas, new designs, sketches, piles of paper, product swatches/photos, and a giant planning calendar. All of this has me hopeful, encouraged, and excited for Blue Ribbon Designs. 

    Today is new project tutorial day - time to share my May project created for the Therm O Web blog with you. I always enjoy putting on my Fabric Education Designer hat and creating new projects/tutorials using incredible products from Therm O Web. For the month of May, the blog is focused on home decor, garden-themed projects, on-the-go cases and organizers, and gifts for graduates. I created a brand new project that was posted on Monday - it is a complete project tutorial for my "Sunny Sunglass Case." My comprehensive tutorial contains a complete supply list, printable templates, and step-by-step directions with color photos. 

    Sunny Sunglass Case ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    This pretty and protective case for your sunnies is quick and easy and uses minimal materials. It is a perfect afternoon sewing project and works great with scraps and/or your favorite fabric collection. HeatnBond Fusible Fleece makes it soft and sturdy and the HeatnBond Lite EZ-Print Iron-On Adhesive Sheets make the applique super simple. Print the template shapes directly on the HeatnBond Lite Adhesive using your inkjet printer (no tracing required!). I used some bright and cheerful colors of Benzie Design Wool Blend Felt for the appliqué motifs. A happy summertime project that is easily adaptable and makes a great gift that can be personalized for any recipient.

    Visit my YouTube Channel or Instagram page for a video that follows along as I create my Sunny Sunglass Case.

    You will have to visit the Therm O Web blog for my complete tutorial and pattern, but I am posting a few photos here...

    Here is a direct link to the project tutorial:
    https://blog.thermoweb.com/sunny-sunglass-case-featuring-heatnbond

    Sunny Sunglass Case ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Sunny Sunglass Case ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    You will be surprised how quickly this pretty and practical project comes together. It is perfect for using up those scraps and small pieces of fabric - I opted to use the Keep Shining Bright Collection by Anne Rowan for Wilmington Prints and Chambray Tonals from Connecting Threads for the cases and Benzie Design Wool Blend Felt for the appliqués. For this post, I used the following Therm O Web products:

    Visit the tutorial post for a complete and detailed supply list. 

    To find the exact tools and supplies listed, visit my Sunny Sunglass Case List on Amazon (full disclosure: as an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases - I only share products I actually use - and I truly appreciate you shopping from my links, thank you!). 

    If you have questions on any Therm O Web or HeatnBond/SpraynBond products or would like to see a specific type of product in one of my projects, drop me a comment or email.

    Sunny Sunglass Case ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Sunny Sunglass Case ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    I hope this project gets you excited to create a Sunny Sunglass Case to keep your favorite sunglasses protected and stored in style!

    I am creating monthly projects for the Therm O Web Blog and I will be sure to post here when I have a new tutorial available. My next project is scheduled to be on the Therm O Web blog on June 17th. Plus, I am taking part in the Frost and Flurry Fabric Tour for Poppie Cotton on June 18th....and my first tutorial post for Benzie Design will be live on their website on June 3rd! 

    Thank you for stopping by for a visit today - I always enjoy sharing my projects with you. Have a great week and make time to work on something creative...

    Sunny Sunglass Case ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Sunny Sunglass Case ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Wednesday, May 14, 2025

    Fun with Felt

    Felt Donut ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com
    Greetings, friends! I am gearing up for my first Benzie Maker Team post that will be live on their website on June 3rd...but I had to stop by and share a few recent makes and the welcome package that Benzie Design sent me...along with a personal order I placed.

    First, I have to tell you about the welcome package I received. This package was a beauty! If you are new to Benzie Design, you should know, they package everything impeccably - every package from them arrives like a present. The welcome box was full of Benzie Design favorites:

    I posted a video on my Instagram and YouTube Channel, should you want to see each individual product. Here are a several images - one of the packed box (minus the welcome letter) and a couple photos of the contents.

    ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Since the announcement that I made the team, I have been itching to play with some of the welcome products, along with the supplies I have purchased from Benzie Design over the years. I decided to create several adorable felt donuts using the Valentine Treat Trio Tutorial by Mollie Johanson of Wild Olive. I already had all the supplies for this project, including the Circles & Scallops, Deep Etch Die, making the cutting easy! I had been wanting to make some of these since I first saw them...and I am so happy I finally did. I normally don't have much time to play in my studio for fun...but this project made my heart happy. I have already gifted the few that I made.

    ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    I also placed a personal order for a few things I needed and a few things I wanted...oh, how difficult it was to decide what to order...I would take at least one of everything they sell, if I could afford it! I narrowed my order down to a couple pairs of scalloped shears, a couple more deep etch dies (Daisy Flowers Small and Daisy Flowers Large), some super strong small magnets, a pair of metal snips, and a screw punch. These are all tools that will make my creative life easier. I may need to get a part-time job or rob a bank to start paying for my Benzie Design addiction...

    ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Finally, I wanted to share a project I finished yesterday...a Graduate Pennant! This tutorial was posted on the Benzie website by one of my fellow team members (Happy Camper). It was posted at the perfect time, as we have a high school graduation party to attend this weekend for the daughter of dear friends. I already had all the supplies and her tutorial made it easy! I chose the colors of our local high school (purple and yellow) and of course, I chose the option to sew all the pieces in place. I was so happy with how it turned out...and the mother of the graduate was impressed too, so WIN, WIN!
    Graduate Pennant Tutorial by Happy Camper: https://www.benziedesign.com/blogs/tutorials/graduate-pennant

    ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com


    I can't share my first project for the Benzie Design website just yet...but look for a sneak peek photo real soon. It is a very fun summery project...and just makes me smile! It is due to them next week and will be live on June 3rd.

    For now, I am back to work - I just finished my Therm O Web project for this month and I am working on posting all the details. It will be up on the Therm O Web Blog on Monday, May19th.

    I hope you will stop back and visit with  me again soon!

    Tuesday, May 13, 2025

    Rosebud Manor Small Quilt

    Rosebud Manor ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com
    Greetings friends! It's NEW pattern day...so let's talk about Rosebud Manor. I had so much fun designing a creating my new pattern "Rosebud Manor" - a small quilt perfect for a wall hanging or table topper. This mini quilt has foundation pieced quilt blocks around the perimeter and a machine appliqué block in the center.

    Rosebud Manor measures 28.5" x 28.5" and is great for showing off a favorite fabric collection. The simple foundation pieced quilt blocks around the perimeter lend themselves to fussy cut centers - putting a spotlight on a favorite print. The center machine appliqué block uses a touch of rick rack for embellishment and a tiny 1/4" button for the doorknob.

    For the model, I used HeatnBond Lite Iron-On Adhesive for the fusible web and I used HeatnBond Fusible Fleece instead of batting (choose your favorite!). I added two little ribbon hanging tabs for a wrought iron hanger, but your could add corner pockets or a sleeve for hanging.

    Rosebud Manor ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Rosebud Manor ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    I used gorgeous fabric prints from the Elise collection by Terri Henson for Poppie Cotton - this fabric collection is brand new and is shipping to quilt shops in June. The background and binding are Country Confetti - this basic collection is also from Poppie Cotton.

    Rosebud Manor ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    The pattern is extremely detailed with foundation blocks provided I even include instructions for foundation piecing and machine appliqué. The pattern is 27 pages and full of color images and photos for every step. You can find it in both paper and/or digital format in my Etsy Shop.

    Rosebud Manor Digital Pattern: https://blueribbondesigns.etsy.com/listing/4303985658
    Rosebud Manor Paper Pattern: https://blueribbondesigns.etsy.com/listing/4303983188

    Rosebud Manor ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    I posted a short behind the scenes video of putting this small quilt together on my YouTube channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/@BlueRibbonDesigns

    I hope this new pattern inspires you to create a Rosebud Manor small quilt of your very own, using your favorite fabric collection...and if you do, I hope you will share a photo or two with me!

    Rosebud Manor ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Monday, May 12, 2025

    Sweet Sewing Book

    Sweet Sewing Book ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com
    Greetings friends! It's NEW pattern day...so let's talk about my Sweet Sewing Book. It all started just playing around in my Studio in March...I was working with the Wildwood Dwellings Fabric Collection from Poppie Cotton and I wanted to show off the detailed motifs. I decided to create a log cabin quilt block that would work for a large needlebook cover and show off a fussy cut motif in the center. The project grew from there, adding several pockets and embellishments...and my Sweet Sewing Book was born. I shared photos and a video of it during the Wildwood Dwellings Fabric Tour and the response was so great, I decided to write a pattern.

    My Sweet Sewing Book measures 8.5" W x 6.5" H when closed and 17" W x 6.5" H when open. It has a plethora of specially designed pocket to hold all sorts of hand stitching tools. It has wool blend felt needlebook pages for needles, pins, and a needle minder...and a pocket with ties for embroidery scissors. The largest pocket holds a Nurge Extra Small Square Embroidery Hoop. Dividers in the left side pocket are designed to hold embroidery scissors, a pack of needles, a Stitch Starter Ruler, and a pencil or seam ripper...and there is a hidden pocket behind the largest pocket. A triangular pocket holds thread bobbins or spools or any small tool needed close at hand.

    Sweet Sewing Book ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Sweet Sewing Book ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    A shank button and elastic provide a secure closure for the book and I enjoyed searching through my vintage buttons for the perfect match. For the models, I used a Goody Colored Hair Elastic to coordinate with the fabrics, but a regular piece of elastic would work just fine. I used Wool Blend Felt from Benzie Design for the needlebook pages and Hand-Dyed Twill Tape from Lady Dot Creates for the scissor ties. If you want to add the sweetest pins, as I did, you must check out Puntini Puntini - they are my favorites! I also used fussy cut motifs from my fabric choices to embellish the inside front cover and needlebook pages.

    Sweet Sewing Book ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Sweet Sewing Book ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    To give my Sweet Sewing Book softness and stability, I used HeatnBond Fusible Fleece, adhesives, and Stabilizers. The Fusible Fleece makes the cover soft and perfect for quilting. HeatnBond Craft Extra Firm Non-Woven Fusible Interfacing gives the lining stability and strength to hold the pockets. All of the pockets are strengthened with HeatnBond Medium Weight Non-Woven Fusible Interfacing. I used HeatnBond Lite Fusible Adhesive to add the fussy cut fabric embellishments, then stitched them in place.

    The pattern is extremely detailed with foundation blocks provided for the cover and I even include instructions for foundation piecing. The pattern is 15 pages and full of color images and photos for every step. You can find it in both paper and/or digital format in my Etsy Shop.

    Sweet Sewing Book Digital Pattern: https://blueribbondesigns.etsy.com/listing/4303984363
    Sweet Sewing Book Paper Pattern: https://blueribbondesigns.etsy.com/listing/4303974342

    Here are photos of the original Sweet Sewing Book, using the Wildwood Dwellings Fabric Collection...and you can visit my YouTube Channel for a video tour: https://youtube.com/shorts/So5FGt-2xfM?si=hpujO6eTllbciGC4

    Sweet Sewing Book ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Sweet Sewing Book ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Sweet Sewing Book ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Sweet Sewing Book ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    ...and here are photos using the House and Home Fabric Collection by Michal Marco for Poppie Cotton...

    Sweet Sewing Book ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Sweet Sewing Book ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    Sweet Sewing Book ©Copyright 2025 Belinda Karls-Nace/Blue Ribbon Designs, LLC http://www.blueribbondesigns.blogspot.com

    I hope this new pattern inspires you to create a Sweet Sewing Book of your very own or as a gift for a very special friend...and if you do, I hope you will share a photo or two with me!