The Archie Backpack with Palette Fabrics by Tim Holtz

 Hello friends! Meet my Sunshine Backpack AKA Archie Backpack. Blue and Yellow from the Palette Collection to me is pure sunshine and happiness. I have always loved this color combo. The Archie Backpack pattern is by Knot and Thread. I really like using her patterns as they are easy to follow and she also has some videos from her sew a long that's going on right now. 

I'm so happy with my fabric choices for the backpack. 

The Palette BLUE Vintage for the body of the backpack, the BLUE stamps for the front pocket and a little YELLOW Vintage for accent were the perfect choices. The inside has a few more fabric which you'll see below like the YELLOW Map and the YELLOW Tiny Print. 

This shows all the pieces quilted and ready to start making the backpack. 

Next I added the binding and zippers. 

Here are the inside pockets. 

The yellow pockets are slip pockets and the blue pocket is for a computer (it's even padded). 

Next up I made the straps and handle, cut the shape of the backpack and added the side tabs. 

Adding the sides takes lots of clips and sewing slowly is the key. I also use a stiletto to help keep the layers in place as I sew. 

Here's a few detail photos of the finished Backpack. 

I also added a little piece from the Collage fabric for a fun detail. 

Don't you just love the stitching between the stamp fabric?

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Happy sewing!

Richele

Find the Palette Collection at Simon Says Stamp!

 Hello friends! I'm so happy to be over on the Simon Says Stamp Blog with this gorgeous Zip It Up Pouch using the BEAUTIFUL Palette BLUE Fabrics designed by Tim Holtz. Palette Blue has beautiful prints, stamps, script, map from light to dark. See all the details for this irresistible zipper pouch that's great for organizing your things. 

Box It Up Pouch Pattern by Minki Kim 

See all the details at Simon Says Stamp Blog. 

Check out all the Palette BLUE collection at Simon Says Stamp

Palette Recap NEUTRAL, GREEN, TEAL, BLUE - Eclectic Elements Palette by Tim Holtz

 Hello friends! Can you believe there is 8 colors of Palette that have already been released? I've made lots of projects! Palette Fabrics designed by Tim Holtz have a beautiful vintage vibe in 12 gorgeous color ways. If you missed the first 4 colors of Palette (pink, red, orange and yellow) you can see it here. 

PALETTE - NEUTRAL

CrisCross Pillow                            Pocketful of Sunshine  

                                                        Pattern by a Spoonful of Sugar

 

Hello Posey Quilt                            Minimalist Wallet

Pattern by Melanie Taylor                Pattern by NoodleHead

PALETTE - GREEN

Altoona Tote                                  Zip It Up 2.0

Pattern by Ma Tante Quilting                     Patterns by Annie         

Garden Apron                            Coasters and Trivets

Pattern by 204 FunNstuff                                                         

PALETTE - TEAL

 

Hexie Pillow                                Carry All Caddy 2.0

Pattern by Modern Handcraft                     Patterns by Annie            

Hello Pouches                                 Quilted Placemats

Pattern by Knot and Thread               Pattern by Cedar Quilt Co.

PALETTE - BLUE

Buckets

Pattern by Noodlehead

Sew many projects with the Tim Holtz Palette Fabrics. You can see that the fabric is very versatile and you can make just about anything!  I can't wait to show you the quilt I've been working on with all the fabrics in it. It's turning out amazing. 

Have you made any projects?

Happy Sewing!

Richele

Here are the Fat Quarter Bundles to get you started. 

Bucket Organizers - Palette Blue Fabrics by Tim Holtz

 Hello Friends! Who doesn't LOVE pretty storage for organizing?! The Palette Fabric by Tim Holtz in BLUE is so dreamy and beautiful ranging from deep dark blues to the lightest hint of blue with script over it. 10 absolutely gorgeous prints you're going to LOVE. Choose your favorite print or you can create a patchwork of goodness.

Buckets 

Pattern by Noodlehead 

Palette BLUE designed by Tim Holtz

Cut out all the pieces according to the instructions. I created a patchwork for my Bucket by cutting several square to 4 1/4" and sewed them together. I adjusted the pattern just a little to acomidat the size of the patchwork. When cutting the front and back pieces I center the pattern side to side and lined up the top edge. 

Apply Fusible Woven Interfacing to the back of all the pieces. 

Sew sides to the front and back. 

Use pinking shears to trim the seam allowance. 

Turn right side out, don't forget to leave an opening to turn the project.  Repeat with lining. 

Turn right side out. 

Topstitch 1/8" from the top edge. 

Position handles and felt. 

Stitch around felt 1/8" from edges. 

Now all you need to do is fill them up! 

Happy sewing!

Richele

See all the beautiful Palette BLUE fabrics below. 

"Hello Pouches" with Palette Fabrics by Tim Holtz

Hello friends! The Palette Collage Fabrics by Tim Holtz for FreeSpiritFabrics look so cute with the Hello Pouches. The Collage Fabric is perfect for a patchwork look with none of the work. The Hello Pouches by Knot and Thread has 4 sizes to choose from. The Pouches have a clear vinyl top so you can see what's inside and are great for organizing. All of Tim's fabrics is available on SimonSaysStamp.com

Hello Pouches

Pattern - Hello Pouches by Knot and Thread

EXTRA-LARGE SIZE - 9 1/2"H x 7 3/4"W x 5 3/4"D 

FABRIC

Palett Teal Collage

Palette Teal Ephemera 

LARGE SIZE - 7 1/2"H x 6 3/4"W x 4 1/4"D

FABRIC

Palette Green Collage

Palette Green Stamps

Palette Green Vintage

MEDIUM SIZE - 6 1/2"H x 5 3/4"W x 3 1/4"D

FABRIC

Palette Yellow Collage

Palette Yellow Botanical

Palette Yellow Vintage

There is also a small pouch not shown.

SIZE - 5"H x 4"W x 2 3/4"D

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Richele 

See all the fabrics on Simon Says Stamp

Quilted Placemats with Palette Fabrics by Tim Holtz

Hello friends! Can you believe we are halfway through the Palette Fabric Collection by Tim Holtz for FreeSpirit Fabrics. I've made a Caddy, Organizers, Totes, Coasters Trivets, Zipper Pouches, Duffle Bags, Drawstring Bags, Pillows, Quilts, Aprons and more projects are coming. I'm even going to make a some clothes. 

This month I thought how about some placemats? I like to have a beautiful table and the Palette Fabrics were perfect. I guess I'll need some napkins to go with them right? I searched Pinterest and found this FREE pattern by Cedar Quilt Co. The pattern includes 24 different designs so there is a lot to choose from. The pattern was easy to follow and has some time saving techniques for the half square triangles. 

Here are the 6 Placemats I made using some of the yellow, orange and teal Palette Fabrics. 

Star and Pinwheel pattern

Harlequin and strip pattern

Geometric patterns 

I choose 4 fabrics from 3 of the colors from Tim Holtz Palette Collection fro a total of 12 fabrics. 

I really love how these colors went together. 

I sewed my 1/2 square triangles together. 

Tried them to size. 

Layer out my first placemat. 

Sewed them all together. 

Layered them with Soft and Stable and quilted them and added the binding. 

Here's the fabric on the back, I had to use the beautiful Palette Teal Butterflies fabric.

My daughter Ashely came up with the idea to make some placemats so I think she will love these. She's going to have a beautiful table don't you think?

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Richele

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