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Insta Pic Quilt Pattern feat. Best of Charley Harper Vol. 2!
This polaroid style quilt is now here! Insta Pic is a super simple modern layout and great for featuring Charley Harper prints.
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Glacier Argyle Quilt Pattern Featuring Charley Harper Glacier Bay
A fun and bold new pattern featuring the striking prints from Charley Harper Glacier Bay!
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Alpine Northwest Baby Sincerely Quilt
A softer side of Charley Harper prints as a bold modern baby quilt!
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Vanishing Birds Cincinnati Quilt
Cincinnati Quilt – Vanishing Birds Edition! We LOVE the Cincinnati Quilt so much, its a perfect choice for showing of very graphic prints, such as
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Mod Burst {Free} Quilt Pattern
Mod Burst Quilt Pattern The Mod Burst Quilt Pattern is back, and now features 2 sizes! The original throw size version makes a 54″
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Cincinnati Quilt Pattern – Holiday Best Update!
Cincinnati Quilt featuring Holiday Best Vol. 1 I’ll be the first to admit, this is my FAVORITE quilt pattern! It sews up so quick, and
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Summer Pinwheels Quilt Pattern
Create a simple, yet interesting quilt showcasing your favorite prints! Featuing fabric from Charley Harper Summer Vol.2!
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Island Panel Quilt Pattern
A quick and fun quilt to showcase panels or large scale focal prints using strips and half square triangles! Instructions are set up for panels
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Sew A Plushy Pet Toy with Sherpa!
Hello Crafty Friends! I recently confiscated one of my pup’s blown out toys. It was past the point of repair, however the squeaker inside remained
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Generations Quilt featuring Charley Harper Nurture Vol. 2
Sew a bright and fun quilt by making 4-at-a-time half square triangles!
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Make A Linen Quilt with Apple Basket 2.0!
Apple Basket is back and better than ever! Offering a great utilization of our linen fabrics, with a process that works great with the shiftiness
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Puppy Treat Pouch Tutorial
A handy little pouch for your training treats, spare change or found treasures!
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Cats on Cats Quilt Tutorial
A cat lovers dream, Cats on Cats is a beginner friendly look at simple quilt techniques and chain piecing. Featuring fabric from Kitty Garden and Jenny’s Basics by Jenny Ronen.
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Octoberama Leaf Block {free} Pattern!
An all new block inspired by the iconic Octoberama print by Charley Harper!
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Handy Home Helper Apron – A Tutorial!
A helping hand with deep pockets! Made from fat quarters!
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Birch: Barkcloth in the Wild!
Check out what we’re making with new Charley Harper barkcloth!
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Floor Pillow Tutorial – Featuring Pirouette!
It has been cold and rainy in our neck of the woods these past few weeks, so it is the perfect time to catch up on home sewing! We have been loving all of the sweet floor poufs and pillows we see online, and wanted to create a special version featuring our newest collection – Pirouette. Whats even better? This pattern is Fat Quarter friendly!
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Fall Fleeting Warrior Quilt Hack by XOXsew!
I’ll admit it is hard to talk about a cozy warm quilt when you’re roasting in that summer heat! (It’s currently 107 degrees in Paso Robles
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Rural Backyard Quilt + Free Pattern!
Well known for his beautiful minimalist yet modern bird designs, Charley Harper’s animal designs have become profoundly popular in the mid century modern decor in
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Waffle Cone Quilt | Free Pattern!
Its that lovely time again where we release a spankin’ new quilt pattern! Waffle Cone is the newest by Suzy Quilts featuring the newest Birch
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Little Houses Pattern From Suzy Quilts!
Introducing Little Houses! The newest pattern by Suzy Quilts in partnership with Birch Fabrics featuring Little by Jenny Ronen! This quilt has easily been our newest
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Through The Looking Glass Quilt Pattern
Hi everyone! Through The Looking Glass is a free quilt pattern by Suzy Quilts for Birch Fabrics! This quilt pattern features our Wonderland fabrics by Emily Isabella. Make it
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Indian Summer Quilt / Free Project!
Hi there sewers! It’s that time again, summer is on it’s last leg, taunting us with it’s promise of hot coffee and chunky socks. We
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Free Swan Lake Quilt Project!
Maybe you’ve heard around the bend, that we are now shipping Swan Lake to all our lovely quilt shops! Hang in there folks, it will
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Hooded Sweatshirt | A Free Pattern from The Crafty Kitty!
The Maritime free hooded sweatshirt pattern features an oversized, wrap†neck hood plus optional double welt front pocket. The organic interlock fabrics create a really cosy
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Free Wildland Quilt Pattern | by Lunden Designs!
The Pointed Arrow Quilt pattern is another stunningly modern quilt pattern by one of our favorite designers, Melissa Lunden of Lunden Designs. We partnered with
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Blog Hop & Free PDF Pattern | Retro Apron by The Crafty Kitty
On Day 5 of the Homestead Blog Hop, we get the honor of hosting our close friend Stephanie, The Crafty Kitty herself! Today she is
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Homestead Blog Hop! | Feat. Amazing Guests and a Giveaway!
Hi Everyone! Maybe you’ve heard… or seen… our most upcoming collection called Homestead by Emily Isabella? Of course it’s adorable, of course it features chickens,
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Coming Soon: Homestead by Emily Isabella
Birch Organic Fabrics and Emily Isabella are calling you back to the simple life with our newest collection: Homestead. Much like Paris Hilton and Nicole
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Tutorial | Fun In The Sun Any Size Swim Cover Up | by Christina McKinney
We sure hope your summer has been sunny and warm thus far! Some of our fondest childhood memories involve bodies of water and plenty of
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Sea Squared | A New FREE Quilt Pattern | by Belén Sabi
Hi Everyone! Today we are so excited to share another FREE Quilt Pattern from our very own sewing studio. This time we introduce you to
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Sea Squared | A New FREE Quilt Pattern | by Belén Sabi
Hi Everyone! Today we are so excited to share another FREE Quilt Pattern from our very own sewing studio. This time we introduce you to
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Free PDF Pattern | The Happy Houses Quilt | by Rossie Hutchinson
If you attended the last quilt market in Minneapolis, you may have noticed this fetching quilt hanging up in our booth. This lovely work was
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Free PDF Pattern | The Happy Houses Quilt | by Rossie Hutchinson
If you attended the last quilt market in Minneapolis, you may have noticed this fetching quilt hanging up in our booth. This lovely work was
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Free PDF Pattern | Knit Shorts for Kids | by The Crafty Kitty
Hi all, if you’re a faithful reader of the Birch Blog, then you are familiar with Stephanie of The Crafty Kitty and her ongoing AMAZING
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Free PDF Pattern | Knit Shorts for Kids | by The Crafty Kitty
Hi all, if you’re a faithful reader of the Birch Blog, then you are familiar with Stephanie of The Crafty Kitty and her ongoing AMAZING
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Free Pattern + A Giveaway | The Bear Necessities Quilt
So by now you may have seen Bear Camp arrive in your favorite local and online quilt shops. We whipped up this cute and beginner
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Free Pattern + A Giveaway | The Bear Necessities Quilt
So by now you may have seen Bear Camp arrive in your favorite local and online quilt shops. We whipped up this cute and beginner
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Free PDF Pattern | Basic Yoga Pants | The Crafty Kitty
Hi there lovelies! We’re welcoming back our friend Stephanie of The Crafty Kitty. This time she’s pulling out the goodies for us adults! A free yoga pants pattern?? Yes please, and thank you! Keep reading for the pattern and full tutorial.
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Free PDF Pattern | Basic Yoga Pants | The Crafty Kitty
Hi there lovelies! We’re welcoming back our friend Stephanie of The Crafty Kitty. This time she’s pulling out the goodies for us adults! A free
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Free PDF Pattern | Log Slice Pouf | by Swoodson Says
We’re thrilled to welcome back Stephanie of Swoodson Says. Today Stephanie is sharing her log slice pouf tutorial with us, using our Circa 52 collection
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Free PDF Pattern | Log Slice Pouf | by Swoodson Says
We’re thrilled to welcome back Stephanie of Swoodson Says. Today Stephanie is sharing her log slice pouf tutorial with us, using our Circa 52 collection by Monaluna. Isn’t this project just so darling? These little tree stumps wood look great in a child’s reading corner, or even slid underneath your coffee table for extra toddler seating. Have a look, and enjoy!
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Free PDF Pattern | Retro Overnight Bag | by The Crafty Kitty
We are super proud of this new and very adorable overnight bag {free PDF pattern} by Stephanie of The Crafty Kitty featuring the newest Birch
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Free PDF Pattern | Retro Overnight Bag | by The Crafty Kitty
We are super proud of this new and very adorable overnight bag {free PDF pattern} by Stephanie of The Crafty Kitty featuring the newest Birch Organic line, Serengeti by Jay-Cyn Designs! Sleepovers and weekenders will be a breeze! Well hey, there might be some safari animals lurking close by and your little explorer will have the perfect bag to stow everything needed for a journey through vast wilderness of Africa – even if that might be just in the back yard!
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Free PDF Pattern | Arrow Pillow | by Swoodson Says
Hi there everyone! Today we’re excited to welcome Stephanie from Swoodson Says to the Birch Blog with a fantastic new tutorial! In celebration of the
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Free PDF Pattern | Arrow Pillow | by Swoodson Says
Hi there everyone! Today we’re excited to welcome Stephanie from Swoodson Says to the Birch Blog with a fantastic new tutorial! In celebration of the release of Serengeti by Jay-Cyn Designs, comes this new and totally hip arrow pillow tutorial. We can see this nestled in your modern nursery, or even displayed on a shelf!
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Introducing Miriam Bos | Birch Fabric’s Newest Designer
Miriam Bos is a cheerful and energetic pattern designer & illustrator from the Netherlands who loves creating art that feels warm, joyful, and will
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Introducing Miriam Bos | Birch Fabric’s Newest Designer
Miriam Bos is a cheerful and energetic pattern designer & illustrator from the Netherlands who loves creating art that feels warm, joyful, and will
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Free Chickadee Pinafore PDF Pattern | By The Crafty Kitty
Today we have this ultra cool, super amazing {and FREE!} PDF pattern download from Stephanie of The Crafty Kitty. We’ve partnered together with Stephanie to bring you this one of a kind girl’s pinafore. The pinafore is a classic staple to any little girl’s wardrobe, and we think pairing this pattern with our Charley Harper Nurture collection gives this project a side dish of modern coolness. (Is coolness a word? We don’t know, and we don’t care, we’re sticking with it!).
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Quilt Market Houston Fall 2014
I know it’s a few days late, but here are some photos from our booth at Quilt Market!!! Thank you to everyone who stopped by
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Tutorial | Nurture Quilt | by Plum and June
We are excited to once again feature a free tutorial from Beth of Plum and June! Today, we have an improv quilt featuring Charley Harper
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Birch Giveaway of Teagan White’s Acorn Trail!
Available September 25th!!! Acorn Trail by Teagan White is the darling follow-up to Teagan’s first Fort Firefly collection. We’ve brought back the beloved Penny character
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Tutorial | The Fox Says… | by Plum and June
Today we’re so thrilled to share this adorable applique pillow tutorial from Plum and June. Beth took the fox from the ‘Cut and Sew Dolls’
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Tutorial | Back To School Book Tote | by Christina McKinney
Welcome back Christina McKinney! Today Christina is sharing her tutorial for an absolutely stunning ‘Back To School Tote’ for an absolutely precious childhood occasion. A
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Preview | Acorn Trail
Acorn Trail by Teagan White is the darling follow-up to Teagan’s first Fort Firefly collection. We’ve brought back the beloved Penny character and all her
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Free PDF Pattern & Tutorial | Cerro Torre Shirt | by The Crafty Kitty
Today I’m more than thrilled to share another completely original and utterly fabulous tutorial from Stephanie of The Crafty Kitty! Stephanie shows us how to
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Tutorial | The Sleepy Head Nap Mat | by Christina McKinney
Here’s another in a long line of amazingness from my friend, Christina McKinney. This time Christina shows us how to create our very own toddler nap mat! I think this idea is fantastic for camping, or even just to throw on the living room floor during a movie. Little ones will love snuggling their very own nap mat made just for them! You’ll love making this up in Feather River by Jay-Cyn Designs, for it’s boyish charm. Now on to the tutorial.
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Preview | Acorn Trail by Teagan White
Here you have it folks! Acorn Trail by Teagan White is a perfect follow-up to her debut collection Fort Firefly. Fans of Fort Firefly will
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Charley Harper Is Back! | Now More Knit Options Available Too!
Are you ready for the second run of Charley Harper? In addition to our quilt-weight poplin, and our original run of knits, we’ve added even
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Tutorial | Soft Baby Booklet | by StraightGrain
Today we have such an amazing, and creative tutorial to bring you from An of StraightGrain Blog. She’s taken the cheater print from Emily Isabella’s Everyday Party collection, and cut it up into a booklet. Doesn’t it work out just perfectly?
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Tutorial | Everyday Apron | by Heidi Staples | Featuring Everyday Party
Today, we are ecstatic to welcome back Heidi of The Fabric Mutt. She is sharing an adorable Everyday Party Apron tutorial with us, to celebrate the upcoming collection by Emily Isabella. Everyday can be a celebration, and you’ll need the right tools to prep the celebration cake of course. An apron is just the key, and this one is adorable to boot. Heidi will take the reins from here.
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Tutorial | Padded Laptop Sleeve | by The Crafty Kitty
Today we are majorly excited to share a tutorial with you that’s easy, quick, and an everyday essential. This padded laptop sleeve is made up in our Birch Flight Canvas and brought to you by Stephanie of the Crafty Kitty, let’s welcome Stephanie back to the Birch blog! 🙂
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Frolic | An “Up” Inspired Photoshoot!
Hi Everyone! Today is a good day. I finally get to share these adorable photos taken by the ever-talented, Christina McKinney. Christina sewed up these
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Tutorial | Improvisational Pleating: 3 Ways | with Flight Voile | by StraightGrain
Today we are getting a fantastic sewing lesson from An of StraightGrain blog. An is an incredible seamstress based all the way over in Belgium! You’ll have to try out these three techniques for manipulating our buttery organic voile. The pleats create an interesting yet soft detail that will really make you look like a professional seamstress! You’ll have to try these out! Take it away An!
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Tutorial | Frolic Floor Pillow | by Plum and June
Hello, our dear Birch blog readers! Today we are bringing you this amazing quilted pillow tutorial from Beth of Plum and June, featuring the soon
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Free Pattern | Take Flight Knapsack | by See Kate Sew
Today we are extremely excited to work with a brand new and extremely talented contributor! Kate, of the fresh DIY sewing blog See Kate Sew, is with us today to share an uber cool knapsack. This cutie is super hip for the guys and the girls. Our Flight collection is the perfect backdrop for a unisex knapsack, don’t you think? Now I introduce to you, the Take Flight Knapsack!
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Free Pattern | Whale Of A Time Plushie | by Christina McKinney
Our dear friend, Christina McKinney, is back with another amazing plushie tutorial! If you were a fan of her adorable Pond Fishie Plushie, then you
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Tutorial | Animals In Love Quilt | by Plum and June
The perfect collection of fabrics for a boy’s quilt comes to you in a seafaring collection by Dan Stiles. Marine Too, the sequel to Marine, sees
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Tutorial | Fox & Bear Fleece Welly Liners | by The Crafty Kitty
Oh Stephanie! You are indeed one Crafty Kitty! There is absolutely no way cuter to freshen up those rain boots, (or wellies as Stephanie and
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PDF Pattern & Tutorial: Freyja Fairy Dress & Lily Wraparound Dress for Waldorf Dolls {by The Crafty Kitty}
Now, I don’t know about you, but my childhood was filled with all kinds of eighties plastic toys like Barbies, and My Little Ponies. While
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Tutorial: Doll Bedding {by The Crafty Kitty)
Once again, Stephanie of the Crafty Kitty, delights us with this magical tutorial for doll bedding. We love how simple and flattering this look is.
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Tutorial: Easy Tree Skirt {by Beth of Plum and June}
We have quite a treat for you this Christmas Eve. Yes it may be a bit late, but it’s a keeper nonetheless. Beth over at
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Tutorial: Ipanema Beach Bag Tutorial {by Heidi of Fabric Mutt}
We know what you must be thinking… “It’s mid December, the dead of winter, what’s a beach bag gotta do with winter?” Well let me tell you, this adorable Beach Bag tutorial from Heidi, over at The Fabric Mutt, is just the ray of sunshine that a cold winter needs! Made up in our Ipanema line by Dennis Bennett, we know that at the very least, your sewing table will be sunny. 🙂 Heck, we think this would make a great overnight bag, or even a grocery bag. So many options…
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Tutorial: Ipanema Blocks Quilt {by Plum And June}
Welcome back Beth! Beth, of Plum and June, is here today to share her lovely Ipanema Blocks Quilt with you! We think the simplicity of
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Tutorial: Charley Harper Quick-Sew Tote {by Christina McKinney}
Today, we’re sharing this Quick-Sew Tote using our organic Charley Harper canvas, by none other than our good friend Christina McKinney. She’s made this bag
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Free PDF Pattern & Tutorial: Rohan Hoodie {by The Crafty Kitty}
Now I know you saw the cute Charley Harper poking out the top of the picture in the Rohan Shorts tutorial right? You were probably wondering, “when do we get to see that?”. The answer is NOW! You also get a free downloadable PDF pattern thanks to Stephanie of a Crafty Kitty once again! She created this great tutorial and pattern. You’ve just got to make your little guy (or girl) one! And doesn’t it look just lush in our new Charley Harper line?!
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Free PDF Pattern & Tutorial: Rohan Skater Shorts {by The Crafty Kitty}
We’re excited to feature this exciting tutorial from The Crafty Kitty! This is a real special tutorial featuring Birch Fabrics’ Charley Harper line. The kind
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Free PDF Pattern & Tutorial: Upside Downside Apron {by The Crafty Kitty}
I am very pleased to welcome Stephanie, of The Crafty Kitty, back to the Birch Blog to share yet another fabulous tutorial with you all!
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Free PDF Pattern & Tutorial: Charley Harper Flannel Pajama Pants {by Jess of Craftiness Is Not Optional}
By now, we have had the pleasure of working with Jess of Craftiness Is Not Optional, not one, but three times now! And every time we do, she knocks us out of our socks with her incredible creations, and clear direction. Her latest PDF pattern, these Charley Harper Pajama Pants, are no exception. They sew up quickly, but Jess has also added special touches like a cuff enclosed by french seams, and adorable button tabs. These cuties are sure to be treasured by all the little ones out there to receive them. Not to mention they’re made with our Charley Harper flannel, so they’ll be extra warm and cozy for the upcoming holiday season! Now without further adieu, take it away Jess!
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Tutorial: Charley Harper Baby Quilt {by Beth of Plum and June}
Let’s welcome back Beth, of Plum and June, with another great quilting tutorial! This time she’s whipped up a baby quilt with our Charley Harper
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Tutorial: Baby Knit Beanies – Two Ways {by Littlest Pretty Things}
Hey there! It’s Heather from Littlest Pretty Things where I blog mostly about the little things I sew for my two year old daughter. But since I’ve
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Free Pattern & Tutorial: Boatneck Shift Dress {by Blooms and Bugs}
Hello everyone, today we have a FREE PDF Pattern and Tutorial brought to you by Anshu of Blooms and Bugs. Anshu has created this adorable
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Tutorial: Fabric Hot Air Balloon by The Crafty Kitty!
All pattern work and sewing work and photography by Stephanie of The Crafty Kitty. Stephanie takes us through step by step instructions, with fabulous photography,
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Tutorial: Quilt Block From The Fort by Plum and June
………………………………………………………………………………… Hi, I’m Beth from plum and june. I was so excited when I found out that Birch Fabrics was sending me a fat quarter
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Tutorial: Fabric bins featuring Fort Firefly by Christina McKinney | A Pellon® & Birch Fabrics partnered project}
These fabric bins are the perfect accessory for a student desk, or a nearby shelf to keep all those little school supplies. in their proper place!
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Free PDF Pattern & Tutorial: Pond Fishy Plushies by Christina!
We here at Birch have been so lucky to work with Christina McKinney. An amazing designer and seamster. She’s gone to the deep end to pull up this adorable new plushie pattern, which is available as a free download! Make sure to pin this project and tell all your friends about it. We are just in love with these little guys!
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Tutorial: Attaching Leather Straps To Your Tote by Polka Dot Chair
Here is an exciting tutorial for anybody wanting a little instruction on attaching leather straps to a tote bag, or any bag really. The leather handles provide durability, strength, and good looks to boot! We’re thrilled that Melissa, from The Polka Dot Chair, put together this fabulous tutorial on the subject!
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Tutorial: Eiko Patchwork Frames (Block and Mini Quilt!) from Plum and June!
Hello there wonderful people! Today we are thrilled to bring you a fabulous quilt block tutorial from the very talented Beth of Plum and June.
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Free Pattern & Tutorial featuring Eiko by Craftiness Is Not Optional
We here at Birch Fabrics, have been incredibly blessed to work with Jess of Craftiness Is Not Optional. Jess joins us here again, to bring you a ridiculously adorable reversible wrap top inspired by our Eiko collection by Jay-Cyn Designs. The japanese kimono style wrap, will be loved by moms for its effortless style, and loved by daughters for it’s cuteness of course! Without further adieu, we are so honored to hand the reins over to Jess of Craftiness Is Not Optional!
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Free Pattern & Tutorial: Henry & Helga Plushies
We are so lucky here at Birch Fabrics, to be able to partner with some very talented ladies from the crafting community. Here we have an Elephant Plushie Pattern and Tutorial by Christina McKinney, a creative contributor to our Birch Fabrics blog, momma, photographer, and all around awesome person! Check out her adorable pattern and tute!
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Tutorial: Easy A-Line Knit Dress and Tips for Sewing With Knits with Craftiness Is Not Optional!
Hey guys! Jess here, from Craftiness is not Optional! I am so excited to share a few tips on sewing with knits, plus tutorial for both these cute dresses, today! I absolutely love the new Birch Fabric organic knits, they are dreamy to sew with and so comfy. My girls adored the dresses I made for them. So soft and luscious!
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Tutorial: Organic Canvas Pot Holders from Guest Blogger: Aesthetic Nest.
Today, we are thrilled to share our newest collaboration with you. Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest Blog has put together this tutorial for some lovely potholders featuring our Birch Fabrics Organic Canvas! We think they are beautiful, functional, and an exciting handmade gift! Take it away Anneliese!
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Tutorial: Little Hitchhiker’s Backpack
This toddler backpack is the perfect size for preschoolers and kindergarden goers! Give this project a try and let us know how it went!
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Tutorial: Bias Tie Baby Bib by Guest Blogger Littlest Pretty Things
We’re excited to welcome back Heather of Littlest Pretty Things, to show us how she makes these adorable bias trimmed baby bibs. Take it away Heather!
