Sturdy box shaped base with spacious interior
Opens wide to view contents at a glance
Interior pockets to keep supplies organised and easy find
Perfect for keeping project supplies together such as fabric, yarn, notions etc.
Ideal to pack supplies for sewing days, retreats and classes
Zips up securely
Instructions for 2 sizes
Pattern is packed with illustrations and step by step instructions
9 pages
No templates
Skill level - Intermediate
Supplies
3/8 yard (1/2 yard) cotton linen*/quilting cotton for exterior
3/8 yard (1/2 yard) quilting cotton for lining
3/8 yard (1/2 yard) quilting cotton for pockets
3/4 yard (1 yard) woven fusible interfacing (Pellon SF101 or Vilene G700)
Either 3/4 yard (1 yard) foam stabilizer (Soft and Stable or Pellon FF78F1)
Or 3/8 yard (1/2 yard) high loft fusible fleece (Vilene H640)
12" (14") open ended or separating zipper
1 - 1 1/2 yards of 1" wide cotton webbing
Note - Foam stabilizer option is best for a sturdy finish to tote
*Cotton linen such as Essex Yarn Dyed Linen by Robert Kaufman or Crossweave by Moda
Finished sizes
Small - 12” x 9” x 6”
Large - 14” x 11” x 6”
You’ll love this zippered top backpack and tote for everyday use. They both have a front pocket for easy access to smaller items and a flat base. A divided interior pocket keeps everything inside organized. The backpack has adjustable straps and fits tablets, small laptops, and/or notebooks! Buckthorn Tote is perfect for projects on the go.
Backpack
front exterior pocket, large interior pocket
zip top closure to keep your important belonging secure
adjustable straps
Tote
front exterior pocket, large interior pocket
zip top closure
grab and go handles
perfect for projects, anything from knitting to embroidery to paper piecing and more!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Approx. Finished Dimensions:
Backpack Approx. Finished Dimensions: 13”/33 cm wide by 5 ½”/14 cm deep (measured at oval base), 14”/35.6 cm tall
Tote Approx. Finished Dimensions: 10 ½”/26.7 cm wide by 6 ½”/16.5 cm deep (measured at oval base), 11 ½”/29.2 cm tall
Materials needed:
Requirements based on 44”/1.1 m-wide fabric.
*****Tote requirements in brackets [ ]*****
¾ yard/.7 m [2/3 yard/ .6 m] Exterior Fabric
1 yard/.91 m [1 yard/.91 m] Lining Fabric
1 ½ yards/1.3 m [1 1/3 yards/1.21 m] Fusible Woven Interfacing (Pellon SF101-20”/51 cm-wide)
½ yard/.45 m [½ yard/.45 m] Fusible Fleece Interfacing or foam (Pellon 987-F - 44”/1.1 m -wide or byAnnie’s Soft & Stable 58”/1.5 m -wide)
(1) 16”/40.6 cm [14”/35.6 cm] handbag zipper for top closure (must be 1 ¼”/3.18 cm wide)
FOR BACKPACK: 4 yards/3.7 m of 1 ½”/3.8 cm wide cotton webbing FOR TOTE: [2 yards/1.9 m of 1”/2.5 cm wide cotton webbing] OR substitute ¾ yard/.7 m [¼ yard/ .25 m] accent fabric (quilting cotton weight) and additional 1 ½ yards/1.3 m [1/3 yards/.3 m] of fusible woven interfacing for making your own straps/handles (instructions included)
For Backpack only: (2) 1 ½”/3.8 cm-wide Triangle Rings (can substitute two 1 ½”/3.8 cm-wide d-rings), (2) 1 ½”/3.8 cm-wide Swivel Snaps, and (2) 1 ½”/3.8 cm-wide Strap Sliders, complete hardware kit can be purchased here
Recommended Fabrics: Canvas or waxed canvas* (7-10 oz.) for exterior fabric, quilting cotton for lining**.
* if using waxed canvas (7-10 oz.) for exterior, OMIT fusible fleece/foam and do not interface the exterior fabric pieces. The heavier the waxed canvas, the more difficult it makes this particular project to sew.
**if using canvas (8-10 oz.) for lining, reduce fusible woven interfacing requirement to ½ yard/.45 m total for backpack (Strap Reinforcement Strip & Front Pocket pieces), OMIT for tote.
Additional supplies + tools: Polyester thread, water-soluble pen/tailor’s chalk, cutting mat, gridded ruler, rotary cutter, size 14 or 16 denim or Microtex needle, pinking shears
The Backyard Party Quilt Pattern by Meghan Buchanan of Then Came June.
The Backyard Party Quilt Pattern is a great beginner friendly, block based pattern. It comes in four generous sizes and you can use FQs or Half Yards. You will be mixing and matching all of your fabrics to create a fun happy quilt. It is easy to make it scrappy using what you have in your stash! Get ready to use this quilt at all of your backyard parties!
This pattern requires beginner quilting knowledge. The pattern assumes quilter has knowledge of basic piecing and can use consistent 1/4" seam allowances.
The pattern requires either Fat Quarters or Half Yards with background yardage as well.
The Blakely Quilt Pattern by Meghan Buchanan of Then Came June.
The Blakely Quilt Pattern is inspired by simple watercolor strokes. I love how the color becomes lighter with each brush stroke. It is beginner friendly and comes in six sizes! The pattern includes info for using Yardage, Fat Quarters, Jelly Roll Strips and your stash.
This pattern requires beginner quilting knowledge. The pattern assumes quilter has knowledge of basic piecing and can use consistent 1/4" seam allowances.
The pattern requires either yardage, fat quarters, or jelly rolls.
Everyone deserves an award!
Use the Best in Show pattern to make custom gifts for family and friends based on their interests. It also makes a great project for your next mini quilt swap.
Best in Show is a great way to showcase your favorite print fabrics. Some ideas include:
• Use what you have in your stash and make it scrappy
• Fussy cut your favorite novelty print
• Incorporate a few fat eighths or fat quarters
• Construct memory quilt blocks from cherished tshirts or other fabric memorabilia.
BONUS BLOCKS are included.
Instructions given to make 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place blocks. Make custom awards to give out at your next quilt show, hobby competition, or kid event!
Best in Show is a foundation paper piecing pattern for the advanced beginner/intermediate quilter. Two size blocks are included in the pattern, with the final featured center measuring your choice of approximately 4¾” or 6½” in diameter. Layout instructions are provided to make Mini, Runner/Wall and Throw quilts from the blocks. This tested pattern contains both detailed instructions and diagrams, making it quick and easy to piece. Each block consists one award ribbon, making it a flexible design to customize your own quilting project.
Finished quilt measures approximately:
– 7½” x 14½″ (Small Mini)
– 11″ x 22″ (Main Mini)
– 51½″ x 20″ (Runner/Wall)
– 60″ x 63½″ (Throw)
Instructions for two size blocks. Final featured center measures your choice of:
– approximately 4¾” in diameter (small block)
– approximately 6½” in diameter (main block)
Included in this pattern:
– Full color photos and diagrams
– Detailed fabric requirements
– Detailed, tested instructions and diagrams
– Lots of tips and tricks
– Coloring Sheets to play with color placement
This pattern requires foundation paper piecing techniques. General foundation paper piecing knowledge is assumed.
With this ruler cutting hexagons of varying sizes is quick and easy. All the math is done for you. The Fons & Porter Hexagon Ruler is designed to cut finished hexagons from 2in to 6in tall. Simply cut a fabric strip, then cut the hexagons from the strip using the marked lines on the ruler that correspond to your finished size.
Template measures 3-3/4in on each side, and 7-1/2 from angle to cross template angle.
Easy to understand directions printed on the ruler.
