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copyright 2015 Ann Kelle

princess life sewing projects

My Princess Life fabric started shipping to stores earlier this year. I went down a rabbit hole the other day while on Craftsy. I was just planning on sharing with you these nifty princess life fat quarters they have, but found a few really cool projects that I wanted to share with you. On top of all the goodness I found, they’re currently having a 50% off sale on these fabrics and projects. So happy sewing + shopping!

1. Princess Life Sparkling Throw Quilt Kit. This quilt is what my dreams are made of. The Princess Life fabrics are showcased so lovely with all the yummy kona solids. The kit includes the pattern and fabric!

2. Princess Life Fat Quarters. Pre-cuts make sewing projects so much easier.  Coordinating Remix prints and kona solids are mixed in these fat quarter bundles. To see more pictures head here. (They also have a 2 3/4 yard of the crown fabric here.)

3. Princess Life Carriage Appliqué Wall Hanging Quilt. This would be so sweet in a room. It’s the right amount of fun and sweetness for you little girl’s room. The wall hanging is 38 x 38. Included in the kit is a pattern, as well as the fabric.

(This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting me and my fabric! // bundle photos by Lulu, all other photos via Craftsy)

pouch sewing tutorial

For this free tutorial, we used my Rainbow Remix fabric.  The free tutorial is at the bottom of the post.

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pajama slumber party

I have several new party invitations that I have designed for Tiny Prints and I was more than excited to add a slumber party card to the mix!  I’ve designed a slumber party invite before. But, I designed a new slumber party invitation that would be suited for year round parties. This collection also comes with custom gift tags stickers, address labels, and thank you cards. I’ve also included a couple of pictures of things that inspired me for this invite below.

We had a sewing tutorial for the cat mask.  However, due to technical problems, we lost the tutorial.

Funny little slippers are a must for slumber parties!

These little stickers would look so good on a party favor bag for your sleepover guests! Find the party invitation and coordinating pieces here:
– pajama jam party invitation
– pajama jam gift tag stickers
– pajama jam address label
– pajama jam thank you card

(photos by Kelle and Lulu)

apron sewing tutorial

Free apron tutorial by Veronica at Sew Very.

One of the things that’s really neat about this apron, are the straps. You can adjust the length of the apron by pulling on the straps. You can also make the straps long enough to tie in the front as we did. Find the free tutorial below.  Happy Sewing!

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the girl friends / costumes + pumpkins

(This year I’m sharing monthly illustrations of The Girl Friends. See all of them here: January / February / March / April / May / June / July / August/September)

Umm, how is it already the last day of October?  For this month’s illustration, the girl’s gathered together to pick pumpkins, while dressed in costumes.

(copyright 2015 Ann Kelle)

urban zoologie flannel and slicker

My new Urban Zoologie 6  started shipping to stores this month.  (And the minis will ship in November). We’ve also selected a few prints to add to slicker and flannel.  Happy Sewing!

(photos by lulu)

made for you

“Made for You” is a new fabric group that is shipping to stores this month.   This fabric group is all about tags and labels that you can use in your handmade projects. “Made for You” comes in three color ways. Within each color way, the tags come in lots of different colors, shapes, sizes and styles. I hope you enjoy incorporating these labels into your sewing projects. Below are some example of using the labels. On many of the labels there’s space where you can use a fabric pen to personalize a message. You can view Made for You fabric here on the Robert Kaufman website.

(Photos by Lulu)

baby caps and headbands

Some of the best tutorials are simple, quick and at the end of them you have cute stuff that you can share with family and friends. We found the Baby Hat tutorial from Zaaberry.  The Knotted Baby Head Tie tutorial is by How Does She. A few sewing tips from Lindsay: I used a Serger as shown in the hat tutorial for clean edges, but you can also use a regular sewing machine since knit fabrics won’t fray.  Both tutorials are suitable for beginners!  Have fun with the ears.  You can cut different shapes (bear, cat, rabbit, etc.). Be creative!

(photos by Lulu)

treats and more treats

I have a few new Halloween goodies that I designed for Tiny Prints.  Enjoy this new design. There’s also a coordinating address label, thank you card and gift tags. It’s also available as a kids classroom card. (I also have this fun hayride design!).

patchwork princess quilt

Every princess needs a quilt, a “princess” quilt that is.  This quilt is really adorable and I am so happy that my “Princess Life” fabric line gets to be apart of it . . . my yellow plus signs from the “Remix” collection also make an appearance.  This quilt was designed by Amanda of The Craft Junky.  Don’t miss out on the fun, you can make a quilt for yourself or the little or big princess in your life, you can find the free pattern here.

(photos by Lulu)

the girl friends / ballerinas

(This year I’m sharing monthly illustrations of The Girl Friends.  See all of them here:  January / February / March / April / May / June / July / August)

For this month’s illustration, the girl’s gathered together to take a ballet class.

(copyright 2015 Ann Kelle)

remix wide

I would like to introduce you to my new Remix Wide fabric. There are several exciting things about this Remix Wide fabric.  Typically, the average fabric roll width is 44″ inches, but the Remix Wide fabric collection width is 108″ inches wide. Huge, right?  Secondly, this print comes in six colors, one of which is pink (and you know how I adore pink).

(photos by Lulu)

free pattern: drawstring bags

I am so happy to introduce you to this fun drawstring bag pattern.  This such a fun and simple project!  These bags can be made big or small, but at any size they are extremely cute.  For this project we used fabric from the Ann Kelle “This and That” fabric collection. Find the free drawstring bag pattern here. We use Spring Gems,  Adventure Sneakers, and Adventure Purses for the fabrics in this project. And they can all be found here on the Robert Kaufman website.   Happy Sewing!

new urban zoologie minis

I’m so happy to share with you my new Urban Zoologie Minis!  The Urban Zoologie Minis are a miniature version of the regular Urban Zoologie collection. The characters in the mini collection are on an average about an inch smaller than characters in the regular Urban Zoologie collection.  (There’s a picture below for reference). This collection has thirteen fabrics, featuring pups, ducks, and cats.  These new Urban Zoologie Minis will be available in November, just a month before Christmas (hint, hint).

urban zoologie / 6

I’m so happy to share with you my new Urban Zoologie prints. This will be my 6th Urban Zoologie release! For this release, I added pups, ducks and new little kitties. These prints will ship to stores in October. Enjoy the pics!

(Feel like a trip down memory lane? See all my Urban Zoologie releases here: Urban Zoologie 1 / Urban Zoologie 2 / Urban Zoologie 3 / Urban Zoologie 4 / Urban Zoologie 5)

(Photos by Lulu)

the girl friends precuts

My Girl Friends fabrics are now available in precuts! You can get a bundle of ALL of the Girl Friends collection . . . mermaids, princesses, fairies, ballerinas and careers! The bundle comes with 13 pieces, which includes 2 panel prints (pictured below, but without the panels). There’s also a 10 inch square set that includes 3-4 pieces of every print.  The 10 inch squares are so convenient because you can quickly cut them into four sets of charm squares, quick strips or even half-square triangle. “Yay” for precuts!

my jaybird quilt

I have been meaning to share this quilt with you forever. My quilting friend, Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts, made this gorgeous quilt for me. Julie was one of the first friends I made in the quilting industry. I was new to the quilting community (a bit shy) and kinda felt like the new kid in school that didn’t know where to sit at lunch time. Well, Julie, reached out to me almost immediately with support and encouragement. So, having my very own Jaybird Quilt is pretty sweet in my book! This quilt was made using her “Toes in the Sand” pattern. It’s such a fun quilt. Enjoy the pics! And thank you, Julie!

When making the quilt, Julie asked for my favorite three colors. I chose pink (duh), yellow and blue.

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rainbow remix blouse

Rainbow Remix  x shoreline boatneck 

(top three photos by Lulu / bottom photo via Retro Sno)

the girl friends / at the beach

(This year I’m sharing monthly illustrations of The Girl Friends.  See all of them here:  January / February / March / April / May / June)

The girls headed to the beach for my July illustration of the “Girl Friends”! Swim, surf, build sandcastles, play in the sand, repeat.

(illustration by Ann Kelle’s / 2015 Copyright)

craft day: DIY notebooks

With “back to school” time upon us, I thought I’d share an easy project. Find the tutorial here. 

back to school tutorials

Back to school time is just around the corner! We gathered some fun inspiration and back to school tutorials to help get you ready! I hope everyone has a wonderful school year!

Although I’m not in school any longer, I still like to participate in back to school supply shopping. This year, I got a couple of new supplies at Poppin. They’re all so colorful! And their crayons are so unique.

Tutorials and Patterns:
Toddler Backpack Sewing Pattern PDF by Made By Rae
Open Wide Zipper Pouch DIY Tutorial by Noodlehead

Here are some other back to school tutorials :
Cardigan Sewing Pattern
Pencil Case
Notebook Cover
Drawstring Bag

new pool party invites

Boy, it has been SUPER hot and humid in Nashville this summer. If you’re hosting a pool party this summer, be sure to check out these new invitations I designed for Tiny Prints. I hope you’re having a having a great summer and staying cool!

new remix knit

What better way to “remix” my Remix fabric collection than to offer it on knit!  The fabric collection offers 6 different designs in three different color ways.  I can’t wait to see what you guys will make.  Happy Sewing!

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