If you run out of room in your cupboards to store your pre-cuts then why not ‘Sling ’em’.
What you will need:
- 1 – 5 1/2″ x WOF strip of solid (remove selvages)
- 1 charm pack ( Featured is Coquette by Chez Moi for Moda )
- 1 length of twill approx. 50″ ( I used a Moda ribbon from a F8 bundle)
Assembly
Foundation
- Fold 5 1/2″ x WOF strip in half and sew 1/4′ seam around the folded piece. Leave a 4″ gap for turning.
- Trim corners and turn right way out.
- Press and close in gap by folding raw edge under 1/4″
- Topstitch 1/8″ all around edge
Prepare strips from charm pack
(I took advantage of the serrated edge of the charm square to leave a raw edge. An alternative is to fold the strip lengthways, press and sew on raw edges, much like a peeper.)
- Cut 1″ strips from the entire charm pack
- Start 1/4″ from short edge of foundation. Using a 1/4″ seam, sew each strip, exposing serrated edge.
- Overlap the next piece by 1/4″
- Continue until the foundation is covered ( I had to cut extra until I had enough pieces to cover my foundation)
Attach Ribbon
- Sew the ribbon down the middle of the piece leaving even lengths of ribbon on each end for ties. I sewed a few stitches inside the edges of the ribbon all the way around.
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| Fit 2 Jelly Rolls comfortably. |
Hang it on a door knob, hook or curtain rail.
After thoughts : If I were to remake I would –
1. Insert the 5″ cardboard packing from the charm pack into the foundation piece to act as a base.
2. Make a pieced sling using my favourite mini blocks.
Shakey Stitches says
Aug 18, 2012 at @ 7:07Looks great. I will have to try it out. Hope your having a great weekend.
rachandcarl says
Aug 18, 2012 at @ 8:11I just love this! I'm off to give it a try!
Hope says
Aug 18, 2012 at @ 8:30Oh, very clever! Looks great!
Clara {Clover and Violet} says
Aug 18, 2012 at @ 9:15Cute, what a better way to store fabric than with more fabric!!
suemac says
Aug 19, 2012 at @ 0:19What a unique way to store precuts. That is so cute.
Laura says
Aug 19, 2012 at @ 1:32What a great idea! Could use selvedges too!
SameliasMum says
Aug 19, 2012 at @ 12:29What a fun tutorial! I love this idea 🙂
pizzaeater says
Aug 20, 2012 at @ 6:35My husband went pale as I told him about your tutorial. "We am drowning in fabric! No more little squares of fabric! Now a new place to put them. What's next?"
Fiona says
Aug 27, 2012 at @ 7:49what a clever idea…. love this idea… thanks…
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KathiP says
Oct 1, 2012 at @ 22:33What a wonderful idea – these would make great xmas gifts for guild or other quilters. Thank you so much for such a clever idea. Love, love, love it and thank you for sharing.