fabric – Man Sewing

February 17, 2019February 15, 2019

Tool Pouch Tutorial

Do you struggle to keep track of your sewing supplies? You are not alone!

A tidy workspace is the dream, but we all know things can get a little messy when you’re in the middle of a project. Scissors get lost under piles of fabric. Pins roll off the table. Seam rippers hide under the edge of the machine. It’s chaos!

Keep your sewing supplies organized and accessible with Rob’s new Tool Pouch. It has pockets and a trash holder, and it hangs right under the sewing machine! Click HERE to watch the video tutorial!

December 9, 2018December 7, 2018

Coral Reef Quilt

Are you on Santa’s nice list? If so, we hope he leaves a Shark Applicutter under your tree this year! That pint-sized rotary cutter navigates curves and tight corners with ease. This week Rob used it to fussy cut dozens of little fish for his freestyle applique Coral Reef quilt.

This tropical quilt pattern leaves lots of room for creativity, and it’s a blast to put together! Click HERE to learn how to sew up your own tropical ocean scene! (Be sure to watch to the end for some great tips on free motion quilting!)

May 21, 2017May 21, 2017

Gator Quilt: Burst Block with a Twist

If you’ve been following Man Sewing for long, you know I love working with The Burst Block. (Check out the entire Burst Block playlist HERE.) My Burst Block Template makes construction simple, and there are so many cool ways to put these blocks together, I can’t help but rebuild this quilt every once in awhile.

This week’s Gator Quilt is my newest Burst Block creation, and with this fun, twisty layout, you don’t have to worry about lining up seams!

April 16, 2017November 9, 2018

Folded Strips Bag

There are hundreds of bag patterns out there, but when I make a tote, I don’t settle for ordinary. It’s got to look great, and it’s got to be tons of fun to make.

This week, I grabbed a jelly roll, ironed the pieces into narrow, multi-layered strips, and started zig-zagging like a madman. It’s a unique construction, but the result is a cool, durable bag that is unlike anything you’ve seen before!

Click HERE to watch the tutorial!

April 2, 2017March 31, 2017

Garden Quilt

The Garden Quilt is a softer, more organic version of one of my favorite patterns, The Gears Quilt.

I use miniature pinwheels as the background, layer on some killer floral applique, and finish it off with my signature free-motion quilting. This garden is bold and modern, and it’s a cinch to put together. Click HERE to watch the vid!

February 12, 2017February 17, 2017

Freestyle Appliqué Landscape Quilt

I enjoy quilting from a pattern, but my first love is freestyle applique. I let my imagination take the wheel as scraps of fabric are transformed into a totally unique scene.

February 5, 2017February 3, 2017

Indestructible Luggage Tag

Globe trotters, today’s your day! I’m working on a fabric luggage tag that can really take a beating. It’s made from a solid piece of James Thompson canvas, so it’s incredibly strong and durable.
Customize this project with your favorite fabric color, cool decorative stitching, or even a bit of applique. Then slide in your business card, and you’ve got a unique tag that’ll last for years to come.

Click HERE to get the free downloadable PDF!

May 27, 2016

Rob at Quilt Market

Rob had a total blast at Quilt Market this year in Salt Lake City! We compiled a few of our favorite photos to share! Click on the photos to view them on Instagram and read the comments!

Have you met Rob at an event? Share your photos with us on social media using #mansewing!

Quilt market setup is underway! Having a total blast! #mansewing #Repost @mama_hersh ・・・ We’re all set up at Needletraven

A photo posted by Man Sewing with Rob Appell (@mansewing) on May 18, 2016 at 8:25pm PDT

Looks who’s ready for #quiltmarket this morning! #mansewing #jennydoan #msqc @mansewing @mommadoan

A photo posted by Missouri Star Quilt Co (@missouriquiltco) on May 20, 2016 at 8:34am PDT

???? It’s a GREAT day at Quilt Market today with @mommadoan from @missouriquiltco and @mansewing! Who’s here with us? Come say hi! ???? (Booth 711)

A photo posted by Sizzix (@sizzix) on May 21, 2016 at 9:28am PDT

Hey look at that nice collection of thread! Market has been good to me this spring! #mansewing #aurifil #quiltmarket #slc

A photo posted by Man Sewing with Rob Appell (@mansewing) on May 20, 2016 at 4:51pm PDT

** Rob’s Thread box will be available soon, we’ll keep you updated in the newsletter and on social media! **

#Repost @calicohutchquiltshop ・・・ Carolyn and Jessica with Jenny Doan from @missouriquiltco plus @mansewing Having fun at #quiltmarket

A photo posted by Man Sewing with Rob Appell (@mansewing) on May 21, 2016 at 10:33am PDT

Best request of the day, “Can I touch your hair??” #mansewing #hair #quiltmarket

A photo posted by Man Sewing with Rob Appell (@mansewing) on May 21, 2016 at 7:12pm PDT

Rachel from @official_basicgrey and all the new Grunge colors! Just my style! Clean, crisp palette! @modafabrics #mansewing #quiltmarket #showmethemoda #basicgrey #fabric

A photo posted by Man Sewing with Rob Appell (@mansewing) on May 21, 2016 at 6:00am PDT

It’s not everyday you get to celebrate Mancraft Monday with Rob Appell of @mansewing! We had such an awesome time with him at Quilt Market this weekend. ???? Who is your Mancraft Monday inspiration?

A video posted by Sizzix (@sizzix) on May 23, 2016 at 9:00am PDT

???? Thank you SO much to everyone for such an amazing Spring Quilt Market this year! We had such a blast getting to see you all and spending time with @victoriafindlaywolfe, @kidgiddy, @missouriquiltco, @rosebudscottage, @tim_holtz, @mansewing, @wherewomencreate, @loriwhitlock and of course our Sizzix Design Team Members @jedicraftgirl, @bryanhousequilts and @jessee_artschooldropout. We can’t wait for Quilt Market next year! ????

A photo posted by Sizzix Quilting (@sizzix_quilting) on May 22, 2016 at 3:58pm PDT