DIY

How to Pick Quilt-Friendly Fabric Designs with Suzy Quilts

July 25, 2018

If you’re an avid fan of modern quilting, you’ve probably double tapped on your fair share of photos taken by Suzy Williams, the modern quilter, textile designer and all-around bad-ass babe behind Suzy Quilts. We were thrilled when Suzy said she would be happy to create a custom quilt just for the Spoonflower community and the resulting pattern, Twisted Ribbons, feels fresh and unique, thanks to the understated linear work and the neutral color palette she chose featuring bohemian designs from a much-loved Spoonflower designer, holli_zollinger. Before you get started on your own version of Twisted Ribbons, be sure to read Suzy’s top three tips for picking out your fabrics.

Twisted Ribbons: A Suzy Quilts for Spoonflower Free Quilting Pattern Exclusive | Spoonflower Blog

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How To Design a Fabric Research Poster with PowerPoint

July 24, 2018

Preparing for a presentation can be stressful enough, and the last thing you want to worry about is how you’re going to get your poster printed without breaking the bank. Enter Spoonflower, where you can get a wrinkle and tear-free fabric poster printed for under $25. You may have seen our poster design tutorial featuring the free program Canva, but today, Spoonflower community member and UNC research scientist, Angie Proctor, is sharing how she uses PowerPoint and Spoonflower to print her presentation posters.

Ace Lunchtime with DIY Kid’s Reusable Lunch Bags

July 23, 2018

Lunch bags have certainly come a long way from boring (and wasteful) paper or plastic. Your kid won’t want to rush out the door without this custom-made bag in Eco Canvas.

Ace Lunchtime with DIY Kid's Reusable Lunch Bags | Spoonflower Blog

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10 DIY Projects for a Handmade Halloween

July 22, 2018

Make no bones about it: we love Halloween. From spooky front door decorations to clever kids’ costumes and vintage-themed parties, there are so many ways to have fun with this holiday. We’ve rounded up 10 crafty projects to match up with your favorite designs. But buyer beware: you’ll find no shortage of ghosts and black cats lurking in our Marketplace.

Spooky DIY Hanging Fabric Witch Hats for Halloween

July 22, 2018

Spooking your neighbors (and their cat) just got easier with hanging witch hats made in Lightweight Cotton Twill. Using recycled cardboard, a free template and just one yard of fabric, craft this frightfully fun project to transform your front porch on Halloween.

Spooky DIY Hanging Fabric Witch Hats for Halloween | Spoonflower Blog

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Craft the Perfect Gift: DIY No-Sew Fleece Blanket

July 22, 2018

Ready for a DIY project but you’re not into sewing? No problem! With Spoonflower’s Fleece, you can make a cozy blanket with just a couple simple tools. We’ll show you how to make a braided-edged blanket here, and you can get the tutorial for a knot-edge look in this tutorial. With a project this easy, you can make a lap blanket for a sick friend or whip up a blanket for a kid’s reading nook in no time! Check out the full video tutorial below, or scroll past to view the step-by-step guide.

How to Make the Perfect Gift: A No-Sew Fleece Blanket | Spoonflower Blog

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Handmade Halloween: DIY Trick-Or-Treat Tote Bags

July 21, 2018

Remember when you were a kid on Halloween night, frantically running around your house looking for a pillowcase to collect your candy? Who else was guilty of stripping the pillowcase right from the pillow on their bed? This Halloween, help your little ghouls and goblins collect their candy in style with a DIY Trick-or-Treat Tote Bag in their favorite spooky design from the Marketplace. Using our upholstery-grade Eco Canvas, this tote will withstand the test of ~~time~~ candy. Check out the full video below, or scroll past to view the step-by-step tutorial

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5 DIY Kids’ Costumes to Make This Halloween

July 20, 2018

Instead of following the latest movie craze, give your kids a chance to win originality points (and maybe extra candy) on the trick-or-treating circuit with these five adorable cut-and-sew projects. From rainbows and unicorns, to friendly fish and a sweet treat, these clever kid’s costumes will make lasting lasting memories for everyone.

5 DIY Kid's Costumes to Make This Halloween | Spoonflower Blog

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DIY No-Sew Pumpkin Plushies for Halloween

July 19, 2018

A handmade Halloween wouldn’t be complete without the appearance of pumpkins! Decorate your stoop with festive fabric pumpkins made in Cypress Cotton Canvas or Eco Canvas. Make and stack a few in multiple sizes and designs for added effect. The best thing about this DIY project? Unlike real pumpkins, once the trick-or-treaters are gone, you can store these pumpkins in the attic for next year!

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DIY Halloween Bunting So Easy It’s Scary!

July 18, 2018

This Halloween, treat yourself to an easy DIY that can be completed in under 30 minutes, which means more time for working on handmade costumes for the little ones. With a little help from the Fill-a-Yard™ 9″ Square Cheater Quilt in Fleece, this DIY bunting requires very basic sewing but is still full of festive, Halloween flare. Download your free template and get started today!

DIY Halloween Bunting So Easy It's Scary! | Spoonflower Blog

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