Gator Quilt: Burst Block with a Twist

Create a Gator Quilt with Rob

Create a Gator Quilt with Rob

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.

Create a Gator Quilt with Rob!
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!

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Tool Kit Journal

Create a Toolkit Journal with Rob

Create a Travel Toolkit Journal with Rob

If you’re like me, and always on the go, then packing your sewing supplies is a must! Having a highly portable sewing station on the road is exceptionally helpful for working on projects, and is especially handy for toting tools to and from workshops! That’s why I designed the Tool Kit Journal.

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This unique carrying case can be customized to fit a variety of supplies.  Fill it up with your most-used sewing tools, and you’ll have everything you need in one neat, portable package. Click HERE to watch the vid.

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Double-Pull Drawstring Bag

Create a Double-Pull Drawstring Bag with Rob Appell

Cutting down on waste is one of the best ways to take care of Mother Earth, so I love working on reusable projects. My Double-Pull Drawstring Bag is a great substitute for throw-away bags, and it’s a cinch to make.

In the tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to create this highly customizable bag, with French seams and casings!

Create a Double-Pull Drawstring Bag with Rob Appell

Use it as a super-durable shopping bag, a gift bag, or a travel toiletry kit. Organize small toys, sewing supplies, or electronic accessories.  The possibilities are endless!

Click HERE to watch the vid, and if you think of a clever use for this bag, let me know in the comment section!

 

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Folded Strips Bag

Create a folded strip bag with Rob

Create a folded strip bag with Rob

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.

Create a folded strip bag with Rob

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!

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Island Sunset

Check out this easy tutorial on Disappearing HST

When the sun sets over the ocean, you get a magnificent burst of color – but it only lasts a few moments. Today I’m stitching up an Island Sunset that will remain brilliant for years to come!

Rob Appell from Man Sewing shows you how to create an easy tutorial on Disappearing HST
This quilt was inspired by Missouri Star’s Disappearing Pinwheel. It’s a project that looks complex, but the truth is, it couldn’t be easier! Click HERE to watch the tutorial!

 

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Reusable Grocery Bag

Learn to make a Reusable Grocery Bag with this tutorial!

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a giant floating island of trash that stretches from Hawaii to Japan. It covers an area larger than the continental United States, and it gets bigger every single year.

Rob Appell from Man Sewing created this awesome tutorial to make this reusable bag!

You can be part of the solution with my eco-friendly Reusable Grocery Bag. It’s super simple to make and extremely durable. Use it in place of plastic shopping bags – Mother Earth will thank you!

Click HERE to watch the tutorial!

Click HERE for a free downloadable PDF!

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Freestyle Applique Winter Park Quilt Tutorial

Learn to make the Winter Park Quilt With Rob Appell

Winter Park Applique Quilt

 

An art quilt is created out of pure imagination – no pattern required. This week I’m inspired by the image of a lone winter-chilled tree set against a pastel sky. Magical colors, fantastic contrast, and tons of room for improvisation. 

 

Make the Freestyle Applique Winter Park Quilt With Rob Appell

 

Join me for a dose freestyle applique that’ll rock your socks off! Click HERE for a free downloadable PDF of this quilt!

 

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Krystal Mandala Quilt

Krystal Mandala with Rob Appell of Man Sewing

Learn to make The Krystal Mandala Quilt

The Krystal Mandala is all about straight lines and angles; it’s even finished with straight-line quilting. This is the perfect quilt to keep your little superheroes cozy as they dream of defeating the bad guys! Click HERE to watch the vid!

Krystal Mandala with Rob Appell

Click HERE for your free downloadable PDF!

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Paper Piecing with Guest Violet Craft

Learn the Basics of Paper Piecing with Violet Craft!

Every quilter has their kryptonite. That one skill that, despite repeated practice, just never seems to gel. Me? My weak spot has always been paper piecing. Luckily, my good friend Violet Craft is basically the paper-piecing queen of the universe, and she agreed to join me in the studio for some easy-to-follow paper-piecing instruction.

Learn the Basics of Paper Piecing with Violet Craft!

Join me as I conquer my fear of paper piecing, and together we’ll learn how to make something awesome! Click on the button below to watch the tutorial!

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