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By Fabricland October 16, 2019 in Craft No Comments

Canadian Wilderness Collection

Bring home all the best of the wilds of Canada with the Canadian Wilderness craft cotton collection.

The iconic beaver and moose aren’t just for nickels and quarters! Bring these prints home for your next themed sewing project.

images of the Beaver Dam and moose print In the Woods from the Canadian Wilderness craft cotton collection — BEAVER DAM & IN THE WOODS

Why not get a head start on a Christmas gift for the family chef?!

DIY Reversible Apron

Aren’t these “trash pandas” the cutest? Especially when they’re paired with the beauty of a forest landscape in your next quilt!

images of the raccoon and treetop designs from the Canadian Wilderness craft cotton collection — RACCOON & TREETOP

Why not use them with some simple blenders in your own Strip Quilt? A great project for the colder months!

DIY Strip Quilt

fabric photo of the Canadian Wilderness print collection

Item# 0649123 | 100% cotton | 112cm

By Fabricland October 2, 2019 in Craft, DIY No Comments

Quilted Thanksgiving Tablerunner

Be inspired by beautiful fall flowers, fruits and vegetables and the changing colours of the season AND use your quilting skills to make this quilted Thanksgiving tablerunner. The autumn theme will not only enhance your table decor, but will also add a welcoming look for the entire season.

complete photo of finished Thanksgiving table runner

What you need:

Fabric A – 40cm
Fabric B – 20cm
Fabric C – 50cm (includes binding)
Fabric D – 30cm
Backing – 1.8m (or 1m if pieced)

Instructions:

Cut pieces as follows:
Fabric A cut 4 (4 1/2 x 4 1/2” ) squares
Fabric B cut 4 (3 x 4 1/2”) and 4 (3 x 7”) strips
Fabric C cut 4 (3 x 7”) and 4 (3 x 9 1/2”) strips
Fabric D cut 4 (3 x 9 1/2”) and 4 (3 x 12”) strips

illustration of how to create the quilting blocks for this project

Measure finished block size and add 5/8”. Cut 3 squares Fabric A to that measurement and cut each square in half diagonally point to point. Place as photo and sew allowing the points to extend beyond the block.

photo showing added pieces to finished blocks to complete table runner

Arrange pieces as shown and sew pieces together.

To finish:

Using basting spray, layer top, batting and backing. Quilt as desired, trim excess and bind edges.

tablerunner instructions Download

photo of finished Thanksgiving table runner

The fabrics used are from the Autumn Harvest quilting cotton collection. To see the complete group of prints and colours check out this previous blog post.

Autumn Dreams Cotton Prints

And if you didn’t have time to make this quilted Thanksgiving tablerunner for fall, it’s a great pattern to use with holiday fabrics for Christmas too!

By Fabricland August 7, 2019 in Craft No Comments

Just Basics

Do you need dots and stripes? Of course you do! We all do! The backbone of any basic cotton collection is a classic dot and stripe in different sizes and a wide range of colours. These never go out of style and are great for so many projects:

quilts and crafts
retro decor projects
fun and flirty dresses, skirts and more

An oh-so-fun project just in time for back to school is this oh-so-fun backpack. Kids will love this little carry-all that can be customized in so many ways. Add extra pockets inside or out in a contrasting colour or make it special with appliques & trim. Simply add these extras to the initial pattern pieces before you begin sewing everything together!

photo of a drawstring backpack made using the .5cm dot in colour royal

Photo of a young boy using the drawstring backpack at school.

Oh-So-Cute Drawstring Backpack

Check out the complete colour range in the .5cm dot and stripe…

and all the same colours in a smaller 3mm dot and stripe.

By Fabricland June 19, 2019 in Craft, DIY 2 Comments

Canada Coast to Coast

From the Pacific to the Atlantic and North to the Arctic Ocean; Canada has so much to see. Celebrate the beauty and diversity of the provinces and territories with the Canada Postcard panel prints.

Canada postcard cotton print with provinces and territories

2nd Canada postcard print with provinces and territories — Item #0649120 | 100% cotton | 112cm

These panel prints are fun to make into a Canadian themed quilt in just the right size to cozy up at the cabin or use as an afternoon picnic blanket.

What you need:

1x each Canada Postcard panel
.8m of 112cm solid cotton for sashing
2.5m of 112cm cotton blender for border
2.5m of 112cm cotton blender for backing
Quilt batting of your choice

Panels, cotton quilting fabrics and materials needed to make the Canada Postcard quilt.

What you do:

1. Cut the squares apart leaving the 1/2” border around each. (total 15 squares needed)
TIP: use the border of each square as the guide for cutting.

Single Canada Postcard square from panel print

2. Cut 20 sashing strips 2.5 x 11.5” and 6 strips 2.5 x 46.25”.

3. Arrange the blocks in the order that you’d like.
Then, working left to right, sew on the vertical 11.5” sashing strips = sashing + square1 + sashing + square2 + sashing + square 3 + sashing.
Continue with other 4 rows.
TIP: If you turn the square to the wrong side you can use the border as your seam allowance.

4. Sew the horizontal 46.25” sashing pieces to the top and bottom of the 1st row, in between all rows and along the bottom.

Complete panels squares with added sashing for quilt

5. Cut 2 vertical border pieces 6 x 60” and attach along side edges.

6. Next cut 2 horizontal border pieces 6 x 46” and attach along the top and bottom edges to complete your quilt top.

Panel squares with added borders for final quilt top.

7. Measure backing as fabric width x 72” length and layer backing (face down), quilt batting and quilt top (face up). Pin securely and trim. Baste close to edge.

8. To finish, quilt as desired and bind edges.

Close-up photo of quilting stitch and binding — Quilt front

Download instructions here.

With the leftover square, why not craft an easy-sew bag to store and carry your Canada Postcard quilt for your next adventure?

If you’re wanting a more rustic look there’s a second colour choice in both panel designs with grass greens, deeper blues and burgundy colours.

By Fabricland May 22, 2019 in Craft 1 Comment

Shadowplay: A Quilter’s Choice

Our newest quilting cotton blender design is a subtle tone-on-tone print called Shadowplay. Although blenders are traditionally used for quilts, this new group will work in any project that needs a coordinate print as an alternative to a solid shade. And, with 24 colours to choose from, you’ll be sure to find the right match!

Quilting cotton design Shadowplay colour card

Quilting cotton design Shadowplay photo colours cream, oranges, red, pinks and purples

Quilting cotton design Shadowplay photo in colours mauves and blues

Quilting cotton design Shadowplay photo in colours navy, greens, brown and greys

Item #0650505 | 100% cotton | 112cm

By Fabricland April 24, 2019 in Craft 2 Comments

Organic Cottons

Organic cotton prints and solids are new additions to your craft and sewing fabric choices in stores now!!

The cotton is grown to have a low impact on the environment without the use of toxic pesticides and uses low-impact inks and dyes. It is strictly monitored from seed to finished product and must pass regular inspections to earn the coveted GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certificate.

With cute prints for baby and more and a coordinating group of solids, these GOTS certified cottons will be just what you need for your next special project.

By Fabricland April 10, 2019 in Craft No Comments

Lil Safari

Let your lil animal lovers discover this collection of adventure. Lil Safari quilting panels and coordinates will make the journey to dreamland so much fun!

Panel – Item# 0349064 | 100% cotton | 112cm

Coordinates – Item# 0349065 | 100% cotton | 112cm

By Fabricland March 13, 2019 in Craft 2 Comments

Bear Hugs

March is National Quilting Month and Bear Hugs would make the perfect quilt for your little one. These super cute baby panels & coordinates are brightly coloured, fun and contain pure sweetness!

Panels: Item# 0349062 | 100% cotton | 112cm Width

Coordinates: Item# 0349063 | 100% cotton | 112cm Width

By Fabricland February 13, 2019 in Craft No Comments

Blanc & Noir

What’s black, white and grey allover? The stylish new Blanc & Noir collection, of course! A crisp, defined group of prints perfect for quilting, cushions or any other inspired project.