Fair warning, this might be my longest post ever!
I am so pleased to be kicking off the Patchwork, Please! sew along organized by Lindsey (thank you Lindsey!).
Ayumi Takahashi is the author and not only is she a dear friend, she is one of the most inspiring and encouraging people I know. Her book is full of just that. Inspiring, happy, and impeccable projects with superior fabric choices.
The first project is Ayumi's bell pepper pepper coaster. I don't use coasters much, so I decided to turn it into a hotpad pattern. I mean come on, a bell pepper hotpad??? So cute!!!
So I increased the pattern size by 180% on my printer and got to work. The pattern was super fast and so fun! It's not often that I can make something so cute, fun, and useable in 30-45 minutes. It took me longer to pick the fabrics than it did to sew the pepper up.
To turn the coaster pattern into a hotpad, here are a few basic tips:
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increase the pattern size by 180% on your printer
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use a 5" piece of cotton tape for the loop
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use a 8 3/4"X5" fabric rectangle for the right and left front of the pepper
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use a 8 1/2"X4" fabric rectangle for the middle front part of the pepper
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use a 10"X13" piece of batting, insulbrite and backing fabric
And here's some exciting news.
I'm offering up a copy of Patchwork Please! (courtesy of Mama Said Sew! thank you Ange!!!), 5 sample packs of Aurifil thread, and a sample card of Pellon interfacing and batting. (due to shipping costs, US entries only please).
Just leave a comment on this post and I'll pick a winner on Friday.
And if that wasn't enough, there's also a giveaway for linking up this weeks project by Sunday June 9th on Lindsey's blog. A $25 GC to Fort Worth Fabric Company and 1 crib size Legacy by Pellon bleached cotton batting. So get sewing!!!
Here are the other participants in the Sew Along, and all together we will cover all the projects in the book.
June 3: Penny | Sew Take a Hike :: Bell Pepper Coasters
June 10: Maureen | MC Handmade :: B,L,D Towels
June 17: Anna | Noodlehead :: Lettered Tea Cozy + Pouch
June 24: Angela | Cut to Pieces :: Polka Dot Cafe Apron
July 1: Lynne | Lily’s Quilts :: Diamond Patchwork Placemat
July 8: Lindsey | LRstitched :: Yum Yum Apple Bib
July 15: Sukie | Don’t Ya Know :: Dino-Mite Hat
July 22: Jennifer | Ellison Lane :: Book for Baby Quilt
July 29: Krista | Poppyprint :: My Scrappy Box
August 5: Kerry | Very Kerry Berry :: Swedish Bloom Time Quilt
August 12: Tamiko | Patchwork Notes :: You’ve Got Mail Wall Pocket
August 19: Monica | Happy Zombie :: Happy Hexagon Trivet
August 26: Krista | Spotted Stone Studio :: Piece of Cake Shopping Bag
Sept 2: Lori | Bee in My Bonnet :: Triangle Patchwork Box Pouch
Sept 9: Amy | During Quiet TIme :: Vintage Pencil Case
Sept 16: Svetlana | SOTAK Handmade :: I love My Ipad Quilted Cover
Sept 23: Amber | One Shabby Chick :: Handy Market Tote
Sept 30: Deb | A Quilter’s Table :: Sweet Trips Embroidery Pouch
Oct 7: Leila | Where the Orchids Grow :: Prettified Pincushion
And thank you so much for our sponsors for the sew along!
I can't wait to see who the lucky winner is!!
Happy Monday to you,
Penny
The Giveaway is now closed!
What a great idea! And I love the fabrics you choose. They are so perfect and make me want to shop for more fabric right now!
Posted by: Christine | 03 June 2013 at 09:16 AM
So cute... great idea to enlarge the pattern and thanks for the giveaway too!
Posted by: Deb@asimplelifequilts | 03 June 2013 at 09:17 AM
These are so adorable. I'm going to have to make me a couple!! Thanks so much for a chance to win!!
Posted by: Linda R | 03 June 2013 at 09:17 AM
HI! WHAT A NEAT IDEA!
THANKS FOR SHARING!
Posted by: LINDA | 03 June 2013 at 09:24 AM
So cute! I love your fabric choice too:D
Posted by: M | 03 June 2013 at 09:33 AM
Love the projects in this book!
Posted by: Agnes | 03 June 2013 at 09:33 AM
What a great idea to turn the coasters into hotpad size. I love your fabric choices too!
Posted by: Robyn of Coffee and Cotton | 03 June 2013 at 09:35 AM
I would love to win the book, the projects look so cheery!
Posted by: Melissa | 03 June 2013 at 09:36 AM
Those are just brilliant, thank you for the idea, I would never have thought of it!
Posted by: Nancyanne C. | 03 June 2013 at 09:43 AM
I don't use coasters either but a hot pad would get daily use. Great idea!
Posted by: Katie | 03 June 2013 at 09:52 AM
The hot pads are super cute!! Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Carolyn S | 03 June 2013 at 10:01 AM
Genius - turning it into a hot pad. I'm going to have to try it!
Posted by: Anya | 03 June 2013 at 10:02 AM
Would love to be lucky enough to win this awesome book! Fingers crossed.
Posted by: Angie Fowler | 03 June 2013 at 10:12 AM
Oooh- I really need some new hot pads and those are really cute. Thanks for the great idea and the generous giveaway.
Posted by: Shelley | 03 June 2013 at 10:13 AM
Very cute and I love your idea of enlarging them to hotpads!!
Posted by: Erica | 03 June 2013 at 10:41 AM
Oh, I love the hotpad idea!! Thanks so much :)
Posted by: Krislovesfabric | 03 June 2013 at 10:50 AM
Love the hot pad! Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Linda | 03 June 2013 at 10:57 AM
Love your version! Those prints are perfect! Thank you for the giveaway!
Posted by: Stephanie A | 03 June 2013 at 11:00 AM
Wow- I just might have to drop everything and make this NOW!
Posted by: Laurie | 03 June 2013 at 11:12 AM
The Party is on !! I will have mine posted tonight.. LOL
Posted by: shirley tener | 03 June 2013 at 11:15 AM
I loved how you turned this project into a hot pad! I love items that look great and function well. Can't wait to see all the other projects.
Posted by: LeeAnn | 03 June 2013 at 11:20 AM
I'd make a great winner! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: jody | 03 June 2013 at 11:35 AM
so cute! thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: knottygnome | 03 June 2013 at 12:19 PM
those hot pads are hot..love the idea of amping up the pattern. Love that biscuit fabric!!!
Posted by: Nmvs1984 | 03 June 2013 at 12:32 PM
The potholder peppers are cute. Thank for a chance to win
Posted by: Corinne | 03 June 2013 at 12:36 PM
I thought pepper coasters were great and I will be making those too but your version for the hot pad is something I really need. Thanks
Posted by: Denise | 03 June 2013 at 12:39 PM
I love your hot pads and the colors you chose. Thank you for the chance to win a fabulous giveaway.
Posted by: Jan | 03 June 2013 at 12:49 PM
I love the idea of making this into a hot pad! Thanks also for the wonderful give-a-way!
Posted by: Sarah L. | 03 June 2013 at 12:54 PM
Super cute!
Posted by: Cheryl Jaeger | 03 June 2013 at 01:00 PM
I'd love to win the book so I can sew along with you all!
Posted by: ChelsieCreates | 03 June 2013 at 01:03 PM
I just said to my daugther the other day, we need new hot pads!!! And her twin brother is a pepper nut so.....it is for sure a sew on project. Thanks for the chance to win. I have wanted to try that thread for some time now!!
Posted by: Patti | 03 June 2013 at 01:06 PM
Thank you for sharing your style - love it! Thanks for offering the giveaway too!
Janet
Posted by: Janet Moilanen | 03 June 2013 at 01:22 PM
Love Aurifil thread and have been intending to do some small sewing projects. The book would be the perfect start!!
Posted by: Cyndi Etsler | 03 June 2013 at 01:55 PM
So Cute! thanks!
Posted by: Courtney Elwell | 03 June 2013 at 02:00 PM
I love your pepper hotpads, sooo adorable!!! My book is in the mail. I can't wait to get started with the sew-along!!!
Posted by: Linda | 03 June 2013 at 02:10 PM
I have had my eye on this book. Such cute ideas
Posted by: A Facebook User | 03 June 2013 at 03:10 PM
Hello...I really like your blog-I learned about it from sew along last year. Love the fabrics you chose. I already cut some green fabrics out for the coasters and started a binder for the sew along. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: KATE | 03 June 2013 at 03:19 PM
I've read many reviews of Patchwork Please! It sounds like a seriously good time!
Posted by: Honora | 03 June 2013 at 03:33 PM
These hotpads are very cute. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Tamie | 03 June 2013 at 03:41 PM
I'm so excited, this looks like fun! Hopefully I can get my butt in gear to follow along!
Posted by: Miranda E | 03 June 2013 at 04:08 PM
Oh, I've been eyeing this one.... What a great pattern.
Posted by: Elizabeth B | 03 June 2013 at 04:40 PM
Love the hot pad idea - I already made the coasters, so I may try this!
Posted by: Heather@QuiltsintheQ | 03 June 2013 at 06:08 PM
Love those hotpads!!!
Posted by: Joan | 03 June 2013 at 06:09 PM
Oh I love Ayumi too! I had this book on preorder forever waiting on it! Everything she touches is golden and I just admire her so!
This is a great idea about a trivet! Never thought of that. Thank you!
Posted by: Jake | 03 June 2013 at 06:11 PM
Could these be any cuter? Love them!
Posted by: Melissa | 03 June 2013 at 06:20 PM
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: carla | 03 June 2013 at 06:24 PM
such a cute hot pad! thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Julie | 03 June 2013 at 06:33 PM
Thanks for the giveaway, I want to make my own set of these adorable hotpads right away!
Posted by: Joey | 03 June 2013 at 06:33 PM
What a great idea to make those adorable pepper coasters into hotpads!!!
Posted by: Debbie | 03 June 2013 at 06:43 PM
Cute, cute, cute!! And what great fabric you chose for the sample! I'm so excited to see all of the other color choices and future projects as well.
Posted by: Cindy T. | 03 June 2013 at 07:27 PM