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Make quilted coasters Using leftover right-triangles
All topics, Scrap Busting, Projects Lisa Briese All topics, Scrap Busting, Projects Lisa Briese

Make quilted coasters Using leftover right-triangles

Don’t throw your right-triangles away! Right-triangles are perfect for making half-square triangle units that can form the basis for a number of simple projects. This project uses some small right-triangles leftover from making the Cross Your T’s pillow. See blog for further details, including instructions to download and print.

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Make a Custom sewing machine cover
All topics, Projects Louise Jennings, Contributor Lisa Briese All topics, Projects Louise Jennings, Contributor Lisa Briese

Make a Custom sewing machine cover

Looking for a fun weekend project? Does your sewing machine need a cover? Do you already have the Cosmic Cactus pillow pattern? Answer YES to any of these questions, then this tutorial is for you!

Our tutorial covers how you can make a custom sewing machine dust cover, using the Cosmic Cactus Pillow block. If you don’t already have the pillow pattern, you are able to purchase the pattern from our Shop .

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Make a Cosmic Cactus Jacket - Part 2: Fabric Requirements
All topics, Projects Lisa Briese, Contributor Josephine Accardo All topics, Projects Lisa Briese, Contributor Josephine Accardo

Make a Cosmic Cactus Jacket - Part 2: Fabric Requirements

When it comes to choosing fabrics the options are limitless! But with so many options this can be overwhelming! Get some tips on how to choose fabric for your jacket.

How much fabric will you need? To help calculate your fabric and material requirements, read through my guide that explains what you may require to make your jacket.

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Make a Cosmic Cactus Jacket - Part 1: Getting Started
All topics, Projects Lisa Briese, Contributor Josephine Accardo All topics, Projects Lisa Briese, Contributor Josephine Accardo

Make a Cosmic Cactus Jacket - Part 1: Getting Started

Make your own quilted jacket and create an amazing statement piece of wearable art that you can personalise to suit your individual style and tastes.

This feature is the first of a three-part series about how you can make a Cosmic Cactus quilted jacket using the Cosmic Cactus pillow pattern.

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