Quilt Fair from Riley Blake Designs and a Log Cabin Zipper Pouch tutorial!

 

Quilt Fair is the absolute cutest new line of fabric designed by Tasha Noel for Riley Blake Design.

It is hard to pick a favorite print but I think the "Quilt Fair Main" print is my favorite.  I love the cute illustrations!

I wanted to make a couple of projects that showcased the adorable prints and had a quilting theme.

My Log Cabin Zipper Pouch and Log Cabin Purse showcase all the sweet prints in a traditional Log Cabin Block Design.

I used my Fussy Cut Heart Pattern for the center of the Log Cabin Purse.  It showcases the Quilt Fair Print so perfectly! You can also use any 6" finished quilt block for the center.  Pattern is in the works and will be available soon!

I also made this fun log cabin zipper pouch and I created a free tutorial!  It is a perfect gift just in time for the holidays!

Log Cabin Zipper Pouch Tutorial

7" x 9" finished

Supplies

F8 (9" x 22") 12 different prints for logs (strips)

2 - 3 1/2" fussy cut square

1/4 yard lining fabric

2 - 8" x 10" batting

8" metal zipper (measure from top of zipper pull to zipper stop.) or 9" or longer coil zipper shortened to 8 3/4", measuring from top of zipper pull to bottom edge of zipper.

4" length twill tape (optional)

Cut:

2 - 1 1/2" x 3 1/2"

4 - 1 1/2" x 4 1/2"

4 - 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"

4 - 1 1/2" x 6 1/2"

6 - 1 1/2" x 7 1/2"

2 - A Lining

1 - 1" x 2" tab for zipper

Pattern:

link [HERE]

All measurements include 1/4" seam allowance.

1) Make each log cabin pouch panel:

  Using the diagram as a guide, add strips to the center 3 1/2" square as indicated on the pattern.   Make 2 Log Cabin Panels.

2) Place a Log Cabin Panel on a batting rectangle.  Quilt as desired.  I quilted the panels on my pouch using a "Stitch in the Ditch" technique.

3) Place the Lining pattern on the panel and mark.  Cut around the marking.  Stitch the darts.   Press the darts. 

      

     

11. Turn the pouch right side out and press.  

Slip stitch or machine stitch the opening closed.

I hope you find time to make yourself or a special someone a log cabin pouch!

Be sure to tag your projects made with Quilt Fair fabric on social media with the hashtags:

#ILoveRileyBlake  #RileyBlakeDesigns #QuiltFairFabric

Happy Sewing!

xo

Charise