Robert Kaufman Fabrics

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The Original Scrap-bag pattern in Popourri by Sandra Banava for Robert Kaufman fabrics.

To see more of Sandra Banava's fabric Collections visit Robert Kaufman

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NEW PATTERN! - The Easy Zip Wallet!

The Easy Zip Wallet tested extremely well with our testers! I am excited to introduce this new pattern, as I've been getting requests for a wallet pattern for some time. The wallet is easy to make (even with the zippers!) and is extremely functional. I just know you are going to love this new pattern!

The pattern will be ready to ship early next week so order now and be the first to show off your new Scrap-bag™ with matching wallet!

The RETAIL PRICE $9.00. Item# 800W.

Double Envelope Purse -Whispering Woods & Marbleous from Robert Kaufmann

Fun and functional, you'll enjoy making and using this little bag!

Two pouch envelope shoulder bag. Optional easy to sew zipper pocket on the back.
Pattern tested for clarity and accuracy. Large envelope pouch measures 9.5" x 7" and smaller front pouch measures 7"x5". Zipper pocket is 9" x 5".

The fabrics used in the above bag are from Robert Kaufman,

including Whispering Woods from designer Sandra Banava.

Fabric Order numbers are:
#1 Whispering Woods ASB-8297-201 Jewel 1/2 yd
#2 Marbleous DRJ-6110 9 Navy 3/8 yd

Pattern #601 DESB - Double Envelope Scrap-bag™

"Create Something Unexpected!"- Fabric Appliqued Collage

You know our motto, right? "Let our patterns be the canvas for your creativity!" Well this post is just one of many examples. (Below) Is a photo of the Triple Squares Pattern made straight from the pattern directions . . .


(Belos) This photo shows the same bag pattern, jazzed up a bit. I've taken some of the fabric from my shiva paintstik play day, and used a fusible applique technique to create a mini fabric collage on the large pocket of this pattern. I added a few decorative buttons and viola!

And you know our other motto, right? "Create something unexpected!"

On the Breeze bag pattern - a fresh new look!

Anyone taking a tropical vacation or cruise this winter? This bag, in this combination of fabrics would make a fantastic travel bag!

(Above) Bag Front - Small pocket with flap perfect for your cell phone.
Large flap is actually an optional zipper pocket.
Interior has multiple pockets too!

(Below) Bag Back- back pocket perfect for your sunglasses.

The fabrics used in the above bag are from Robert Kaufman,
including Whispering Woods from designer Sandra Banava.

Here are the specifics:
#1 Marbleous DRJ-6110 133 Gold
#2 Whispering Woods ASB-8294-201 Jewel
#3 Whispering Woods ASB-8295-201 Jewel
#4 Marbleous Swirl DRJ-8290 38 Chartreuse

What to do with those jelly rolls?

What to do with those jelly rolls? Not the kind you eat, but the rolled and bundled strips of fabric the quilt shops are selling.
Here's an idea . . .

(If you don't have a jelly roll - you can always cut the strips yourself - the old fashioned way)

Ahh . . . yes. I couldn't help but do a little embellishing with those fabric beads. Love those fabric beads I made earlier!


This pattern normally uses a single fat-quarter cut in half. I sewed the strips together and then cut out the bag piece using the lining piece as a template, laying it on an angle and then cutting the stripped piece the same size.

Follow the simple instructions found in the pattern to finish this bag.

The fabrics used in the above bag are from Robert Kaufman, by designer Sandra Banava.

The Diamond Scrap-bag with handmade beads, featuring the Whispering Woods fabric collection.

I had a great time making and embellishing this bag with those fabric beads that I made earlier!


(Below) If you are unsure that you are going to like your creative efforts, just sew a duplicate diamond patch and embellish it. If you like it you can sew it over the original one. I had this one pinned to the bag and hung it in my studio for a few days. When I decided I liked the effect I stitched it on! Easy! Fun! Not scary at all.


I first arranged the beads the way I liked them and stuck them down with a dab of hot glue. To stitch the beads onto the diamond patch. I used a long - sculpting needle. Some of my beads were longer than my usual hand stitching needle.

The fabrics used in the above bag are from Robert Kaufman, by designer Sandra Banava:
#1 Chambray C201 Jungle
#2 Whispering Woods ASB-8297-201 Jewel

Winter Breezes Quilt Pattern in Robert Kaufman fabrics.

Here is another quilt featuring Robert Kaufman fabrics including the Whispering Woods line. (Scroll down for complete fabric list) This is the Scrap-bags Winter Breezes Quilt Pattern.

Quilted and bound by Julie and Shelby Peterson.

This Winter Breezes Quilt used the following Robert Kaufman Fabrics.
#1 Whispering Woods ASB-8299-208 Dawn
#2 Fusions ELJ-7517-39 Willow
#3 Fusions ELJ-7156-138 Honey
#4 EYJ-7518-35 Sprig
#5 Fusions ELJ-7516-44 Forest
#6 EUJ-7511-70 Aqua
#7 Whispering Woods ASB-8295-201 Jewel
#8 Whispering Woods ASB-8294-201 Jewel

Which Way Quilt featuring Sandra Banavas Whispering Woods - FINISHED!

The Which Way Quilt featuring Sandra Banavas Whispering Woods by Robert Kaufman is now completed. Quilted and bound by Julie and Shelby Peterson. I think it's quite stunning . . .
This quilt used the following Robert Kaufman Fabrics :
#1 Fusions ELJ-7512-23 Lavender
#2 Whispering Woods ASB-8297-201 Jewel
#3 Whispering Woods ASB-8296-201 Jewel
#4 Fusions EUJ-7511-70 Aqua
#5 Fusions ELJ-7516-43 Leaf
#6 Whispering Woods ASB-8299-208 Dawn
#7 Whispering Woods ASB-8297-201 Jewel
#8 Whispering Woods ASB-8295-201 Jewel

Fabric Bead making day . . .

Today I created fabric beads . . .

I will be using these beads to embellish the bags I am making using the Whispering Woods collection that I mentioned yesterday. (Robert Kaufman)

Below, is a photo of how I start. I used left over strips of fabric from the quilts I made last week and fused the wrong side of the fabric to a double sided fusible web. Leaving a 1/2" of fabric at the end with no fusible on it. This prevents your stick from getting all gooey . .

Cut through the fabric and the fusible paper, creating strips the width that you want your bead to be.
You can roll the entire 8.5" length for a fat bead, or cut it in half for a smaller bead. Below are examples of the two lengths and the size bead they create.

Roll the end that doesn't have any adhesive on it around the end of a bamboo skewer or a similar stick. Keep rolling to the end of the fabric.

Now hold the bead up against a hot iron and roll it slowly until it adheres together. If the bead feels soft, just heat it a little more. It should be fairly stiff when your done.


Well, here is my stash of beads, buttons and fabric beads ready for embellishing, now I need to get going on the bags!


PS. The beads in the top photo are made the same way, the fabric strips are cut into a long narrow triangle rather than the straight strip as shown here.

Stay posted to see the applications . . .

Laundry day = Playday with Shiva Paintstiks

Today is laundry day . . . and if you remember from my earlier 'Artist Studio Posts',
my artwork, painting (messy work) area is in my laundry room.
So instead of laundry day being a : (
it's a : )
because I can just hibernate in my laundry room all day and play.

Today I used one of my old rubber stamps that I had carved for another purpose, and used it to do rubbings on fabric. I mostly used Shiva Paintstiks, but also roller printed a few pieces with fabric paint.

All of the fabrics shown are from Robert Kaufman and they all coordinate or belong to Sandra Banava's, Whispering Woods collection.

As you can see . . . I have varied the colors of the paintstiks as well as the background fabric, which makes for an endless variety of outcomes. Some work better than others . . . but you have to try lots of things to find out what works for you.







Stay posted because I will be using some of these in bags I'll be creating with the Whispering Woods Collection from Sandra Banava!