Tool Organizer using Tim Holtz Palette Fabric

Hello friends! I hope your year is off to a great start. I've been doing a lot of sewing with the new Tim Holtz Palette fabrics from FreeSpirit Fabrics. I love the vintage vibe of the fabric and the colors coordinate so well with each other. 

I will be creating several projects each month so check my 

Instagram @caliARTgirl to see all the projects. 

So many of you wanted to know how I made this beautiful Tool Organizer so here we go. 

This project is Fat Quarter friendly and I used both the Pink and Red Palette collection. 

SUPPLIES NEEDED

Red and Pink Palette Fabrics

Soft and Stable (or batting)

Fusible interfacing

Optional - Felt, buttons, red pearl cotton

Basic sewing supplies and sewing machine 

CUTTING LIST

Inside 

Red Ledger:  1 - 17" x 11"  (lining)

Red Tiny Print: 1 - 17" x 6 1/2"  (inside pocket)

Any print for the inside 1 - 17" x 6 1/2"  (pocket lining) 

Binding and ties

Red Tapestry: 2" x WOF  (binding)

1 - 1 3/4" x WOF  (ties)

If using a fat quarter you'll need to double the amount of cut strips 

 

Outside

Pink and Red prints: 1 - 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" 

total of 40 squares (2 of each print)

Fusible Interfacing for inside pocket

1 - 17" x 6 1/2" 

Soft and Stable or Batting

1 - 17" x 11" 

OK lets get started!

OUTSIDE COVER

1. After cutting all the pieces layout the square as desired for the outside. 

You will need 5 squares tall and 8 squares wide for this project 

Finished size will be approximately 10 1/2" x 16 1/4" 

2. Sew all the squares together with a 1/4" seam allowance. Press 

3. Create a quilt sandwich with the Red ledger, Soft and Stable and 

the squares that you sewed together. Quilt as desired. 

4. You can see I used a diagonal grid for this project. 

Trim off the excess batting and backing. 

INSIDE POCKET

5. Creating the pocket - Press the fusible interfacing to the Tiny Print piece. Lay the pocket pieces out as follows. (Pocket Lining will be wrong side up and then Red Tiny Print will be right side up lining up the edges) Pin together to prevent slipping. Add binding to the top edge sewing to the back side then wrapping to the front. Top stitch on the front of the pocket. 

6. Pin the pocket to the inside of the cover. Use a Hera Marker or similar to draw the stitching lines for the pockets. Sew from top to bottom creating the pockets for your tools. To mark the the lines draw a line down the center measure out from the center 3" and 1 1/2" and 1 1/2" and that leavers a 2" pocket on the outer edge. 

BINDING 

7. Sew binding strips end to end. Fold in half length wise and press in half. Stitch binding on as you would for a quilt. fold over and hand stitch down. 

THE TIE

8. Fold tie strip in half lengthwise and press. Open the fold the edges to the center and press. Fold in half again and press. Topstitch 1/8" from the edge. Fold in half to find the center on the tie. Pin to the center of the cover on the outside. 

EMBELISHMENTS

Optional: 9. Die cut or cut out a heart from felt. Using a blanket stitch sew the Heart to the cover of your organizer. Be careful not to go through all the layers when sewing so your pocket is still functional. 

10. Add a few Mother of Pearl Buttons to complete the look. 

Add your tools to the organizer. Fold in half and tie with a bow. 

You can also fold the edges in to create a smaller organizer. 

I hope you will try to make something with these beautiful fabrics. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

Richele

Here are the links to the Tim Holtz Palette fabrics at Simon Says Stamp

Holidays Past fabric collection from Tim Holtz

 Hello friends! I'm back today with my makes using the Holidays Past fabric collection from Tim Holtz and FreeSpirit Fabrics. I love this collection, there is so many different print and finishes to choose from. The quilting cottons are so lovely, the flannels are so soft and the canvas cloth is gorgeous. 

I made a variety of project from decor pieces, bags and totes, clothes and even some slippers.

Tree Skirt - Pattern by Gotham Quilts

FREE PATTERN HERE

Christmas Barn Quilt Pillow - Pattern by Wendy Sheppard

LINK HERE

All Things Tote - Pattern by Knot and Thread 

LINK HERE

Christmas Tree Bag - Reverse Appliqué 

Children's PJ's and Slippers - 

PJ Pattern Simplicity #1573

Honey Bunny Slippers Pattern by Sewcial Mama Designs

SLIPPER PATTERN HERE

Children's Dress - Pattern Simplicity #9245

Tim's Shirt - Overlay on a purchased shirt

Noel Card - Sizzix VAULT Seasonal Sketch die set

What will you make? 

The Holidays Past Collection is in stores now and also at Simon Says Stamp!

Halloween LABORATORY fabric release

 Hello friends! I'm back today with my makes from the Tim Holtz LABORATORY release with FreeSpirit Fabrics. The fabrics are a great mix for fall and they can be used for more than just Halloween. There is 3 designs of Canvas Cloth and 14 quilting cotton fabrics to choose from. Let me show you what I made. 

Here are a few bags I made with the Canvas Cloth. The Canvas is very soft and easy to use. 

I hope you're inspired to make something from fabric. 

PATTERN - Mini Patchwork Duffle by Knot and Thread 

Photo by Tim Holtz

PATTERN - All Things Tote by Knot and Thread

Photo by Tim Holtz

Kaitllyn does a beautiful job with her patterns, they are very easy to follow. 

PATTERN -Sotak Patterns

Photo by Tim Holtz

PATTERN - The Creative Blog

Photo. by Tim Holtz

Wonky Log Cabin Block Pillow
Photo by Tim Holtz

Wonky Log Cabin Block - Trick or Treat Bag

Photo by Tim Holtz

Wonky Log Cabin Block - Table Runner

Photo by Tim Holtz

Wonky Log Cabin Block - Quilt 

Photo by Tim Holtz

Mixed Media Card

Photo by Tim Holtz

Thanks so much to Tim Holtz for the beautiful photos of the makes and for designing gorgeous fabric to create with! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Richele

Simon Says Stamp now carries Tim's fabric by the yard! So excited for this, thanks Heidi! 

Here are the links below for the fabrics. 

NEW Distress Spritz by Tim Holtz

 Hello friends! Drumroll please. The NEW Distress Spritz by Tim Holtz are here. 

When I opened the box I was ready to dive in and see what they would do. First I did some swatching, then some coloring and finally some backgrounds. The shimmer is like no other sprays I've tried. 

They are pretty amazing! The pearl is like no other product i've used. 

Here's a peek at some of the finished cards I made. 

Swatching is so useful when it comes to a new product. I used Watercolor cardstock for my swatches. Each color swatch has the Spritz and the Spritz over the corresponding color. 

COLORING A STAMPED IMAGE

I first stamped with Archival Ink using a Stamping Platform. This is important because I want to stamp over the image once I have colored it. So being able to reposition it after coloring is important. I colored the dragonfly image with Distress Ink using a Waterbrush. 

Next I colored over the same color with the Distress Spritz. The spray if very fluid and easy to use. Shake the Spritz well and then spray some on to your work surface. Pick up the Spritz with a Waterbrush and paint over the same color. Dry with a heat tool between layers. 

Stamp the image again to bring the detail back. I only inked the dragon fly agin.

I added a little splatter in the background with what was left on my work surface. 

Look at all that shimmer!

Another sample of coloring.

STAMPING WITH DISTRESS SPRITZ

I wanted to see if you could use the Spritz on a stamp. First stamp the image with Distress Ink and a little spray of water. The water will give it a watercolor effect. Now paint the stamp with the same color of Distress Spritz and stamp over the ink. I love how the Distress Spritz adds a layer of sparkle. 

BACKGROUNDS

Just look at those amazing colors. I sprayed Distress Spray Stain first and the added the Distress Spritz over the top. I added a little water on top to make sure the colors blended well. 

I wish you cold really see how shimmery it really is. The photo doesn't do it justice. 

and I had to experiment with black cardstock too. Over the black cardstock I only used the Distress Spritz, there is no ink underneath. 

12 DISTRESS SPRITZ COLORS

Worn Lipstick

Picked Raspberry

Barn Door

Spiced Marmalade

Fossilized Amber

Twisted Citron

Peeled Paint

Peacock Feathers

Weathered Wood

Uncharted Mariner

Wilted Violet

Walnut Stain

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE COLOR?

I can't wait to play more, the possibilities are endless. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Richele

See the whole collection of Distress Spritz below

Fairytale Clipboard

Hello friends! I'd like to share another make from the 

NEW Tim Holtz Idea-ology release.

The foundation of the Clipboard was cover with Paper Strips after a sewed along the edge. 

The Layer Frames - Montage with the fun stitching was perfect for the base of the Paper Doll Poses. 

The sweet Paper Doll for the new poses was colored with Distress Crayons then I added a little vintage lace on her hem, a ribbon at her waist, a small bow at the color and the wand in her hand. I also added some wings behind her. 

The clip at the top was painted black and accented with Gold Metallic mixative. The Sweetheart Adornment pack has these darling embellishments also colored with Gold Metallic Mixative and accented with Black Distress Crayon. 

The word band is from the new Typed Tags pack. You can fill the letters with the Picket Fence Distress Crayon so they stand out. The tied it around the clipboard with a bow. Don't forget to add a piece of Vintage Lace under the edge. 

The Salvaged Hearts are a lovely accent I also colored it with Foundry Wax then rubbed it with Steel Wool for an aged look. Around the bow I added some flowers (bouquet) and vintage buttons. The little flowers are died with Distress Ink and the centers are carefully painted with Gold Metallic Mixative. 

You can see a green stamp for the Postmark Sticker Book in the upper right. 

The New Idea-ology release has so many amazing items to use on a variety of projects. On this project my favorite are the Paper Strips. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Richele

Here's all the project for the new release....