Ambassador Simply Eilene is making hexi hot pads and coasters using a quilt-as-you-go method! Here's her tips for making your own: -Grab yourself a small clear ruler and a heat erase pen and some sharp scissors. -I used a base of quilt batting cut to about 13” x 13”. -I used a 3” hexagon template. -Go as scrappy as you want. I love to fussy cut so I used a bee for my center and then cut 2” strips of fabric that coordinated. -Mark 1/4” from each end as you sew on the strips, with the pen. This ma
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Ambassador Simply Eilene is making hexi hot pads and coasters using a quilt-as-you-go method! Here's her tips for making your own: -Grab yourself a small clear ruler and a heat erase pen and some sharp scissors. -I used a base of quilt batting cut to about 13” x 13”. -I used a 3” hexagon template. -Go as scrappy as you want. I love to fussy cut so I used a bee for my center and then cut 2” strips of fabric that coordinated. -Mark 1/4” from each end as you sew on the strips, with the pen. This ma
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Let’s see how I get along!! Keep all your fingers and toes crossed I get this acorn pattern done before Christmas! 😜 #simplyeilene #sewingpattern | Simply Eilene
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Let’s see how I get along!! Keep all your fingers and toes crossed I get this acorn pattern done before Christmas! 😜 #simplyeilene #sewingpattern | Simply Eilene
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Ever wonder how to sew a square in a square block? I’m showing 2 techniques! Here are some tips: - I used a 2 1/2” acrylic square template and fussy cut a strawberry in the middle. - cut a background square at 5 1/2” (you can do any size center square-just add 3” to the size of the center square to get the measurement for the background square) - lay the center square onto the background square in the middle, with the background square on the diagonal. - use a piece of cardstock to use as a guid
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Ever wonder how to sew a square in a square block? I’m showing 2 techniques! Here are some tips: - I used a 2 1/2” acrylic square template and fussy cut a strawberry in the middle. - cut a background square at 5 1/2” (you can do any size center square-just add 3” to the size of the center square to get the measurement for the background square) - lay the center square onto the background square in the middle, with the background square on the diagonal. - use a piece of cardstock to use as a guid
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Make an easy holiday gift with Ambassador Simply Eilene! This Tissue Holder can be sewn in minutes and is practical and portable for anyone on your list. | Husqvarna Viking North America
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Make an easy holiday gift with Ambassador Simply Eilene! This Tissue Holder can be sewn in minutes and is practical and portable for anyone on your list. | Husqvarna Viking North America
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Grab a Dresden Template and some 🤍🧡💛 fabric strips. You can make whatever size you want. I made my Candy corn 5 1/2” tall and cut three strips of fabric (divide by 3 and add 1/2” for your seam allowance.) After sewing the pieces together I used my Dresden template to cut my candy corn shape. I also cut two black pieces the same size as the candy corn and two 2 1/2” strips for the top and bottom. Trim as needed and press seams. There’s all kinds of things you can make with a Candy corn block!
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Grab a Dresden Template and some 🤍🧡💛 fabric strips. You can make whatever size you want. I made my Candy corn 5 1/2” tall and cut three strips of fabric (divide by 3 and add 1/2” for your seam allowance.) After sewing the pieces together I used my Dresden template to cut my candy corn shape. I also cut two black pieces the same size as the candy corn and two 2 1/2” strips for the top and bottom. Trim as needed and press seams. There’s all kinds of things you can make with a Candy corn block!
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "I’ve had some requests to sloooow down and show how I start and finish my binding, and how I do corners. Unless it’s an heirloom piece and I hand stitch my binding, I typically sew my binding on from the back and fold over to the front and then machine stitch. Here ya go! Also, I always fold the starting of my binding on the diagonal, then press and fold lengthwise with right sides facing out. I like to use 2 1/4” strips for smaller projects and 2
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "I’ve had some requests to sloooow down and show how I start and finish my binding, and how I do corners. Unless it’s an heirloom piece and I hand stitch my binding, I typically sew my binding on from the back and fold over to the front and then machine stitch. Here ya go! Also, I always fold the starting of my binding on the diagonal, then press and fold lengthwise with right sides facing out. I like to use 2 1/4” strips for smaller projects and 2
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer | Bind a hexagon with me! There are several ways you can bind a hexagon, but I chose the single layer technique. - cut your binding strip... | Instagram
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer | Bind a hexagon with me! There are several ways you can bind a hexagon, but I chose the single layer technique. - cut your binding strip... | Instagram
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer | Make a Scrapoy Valentine Coaster with me! Here’s what I did ➡️ - cut 2” strips of various lengths in fun cotton prints. Cut one 2” x 2”... | Instagram
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "Everything’s coming up strawberries 🍓! I love making curved binding and it’s so easy to make a sweet hot pad or coaster. -I use 2 1/2” squares and sew together to form a patchwork and then quilt. -use a plate to draw a circle, and then cut out. -For binding, cut the fabric into 1 1/2” strips on the bias and then sew to the back side of the circle. -Flip the piece over and wrap the binding to the front. Secure with wonder clips and use a blanket st
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Ambassador Simply Eilene creates a fancy trim from rickrack. She used binding to finish the corners and added this as a pocket to a hotpad. What a great way to also add some fun dimension to your quilt blocks! | Husqvarna Viking North America
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "Add rick rack to any bound project! Just use the back to front method for binding, fold the binding over to the front side, slip rick rack under the binding edge and use a blanket or zig zag stitch to sew binding and rick rack down. It’s an easy way to dress up any project!! Head to my shop for a big sale on this pattern! Only $5 today 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. This pattern is super versatile. Leave off the embroidery stitching if desired and choose a complete
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Got scraps!? Create this cozy winter fabric coaster! PDF pattern available on my website. Comment “tree” for the link | Simply Eilene
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "One of the questions I get asked often is how I do my binding. I have several techniques that I use. It depends on the project. The technique shown above is my go-to for tablerunners and smaller projects. Here are a few of my tips: - I like to cut my strips for binding 2 1/4” or 2 1/2” wide. If my batting is thinner I go with the 2 1/4”. I don’t cut on the bias for straight edges. - I make a long continuous binding strip by sewing the ends together
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer | A little sneak peek at the new “Simply Love at Home” bench pillow pattern series. Shown here is Valentines. Seasonal patterns of Spring &... | Instagram
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer | Be fancy this weekend! Grab some rick rack and add a little something extra to your sewing life 💃 . #simplyeilene #rickrack #sewinglove... | Instagram
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "Here’s an oldie but goodie!! Looking for a quick and easy last minute Valentine gift to make? This quilted fabric coaster would be so cute paired with a yummy candle or adorable mug with hot cocoa and a darling tag! You’ll be spreading all kinds of LOVE 💝 Pull out those scraps of reds, whites and pinks. ♥️🤍🩷 - I used insulbright as my base. It’s a specialty batting for heat, found next to the regular batting on craft stores. I cut to about 8” to
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Soo, grab some scraps and trim and let’s make something cute!! 🥰 These fabric tissue holders can be made for anyone and the uses are vast! Throw in cars, purses, diaper bags, backpacks, travel bags, etc! I find my tissues at the Dollar Tree, but if you can only find tissues that pull from the side, simply remove the tissues from the wrapper and put directly into the fabric case 👍🏻. They also work up super fast ➡️ - choose two different contrasting fabric prints. Cut your outside fabric 5 1/2”
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We are 'sew' excited announce our newest HUSQVARNA®️ VIKING®️ Ambassador Eilene Johnson of Simply Eilene! Eilene is passionate about creating and reaching new sewists trying to learn how to sew, or those getting back into sewing, with smaller, simpler projects that are less intimidating. Please welcome Eilene to the HUSQVARNA®️ VIKING®️ family and follow her for more inspiration! | Husqvarna Viking North America
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "The Scrappy Pumpkin Hot Pad pattern is so versatile! - change the color palette! - change the direction of the fabric - make it specific for Fall, Halloween or Thanksgiving -make the strips thinner or wider! The pattern includes templates and written instructions, but your own personal touch can easily be added! Pattern is available in my Etsy shop or on my website site at www.simplyeilene.com Copyright simplyeilene 2024 Linktree in my bio will giv
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "Grab some cute fabric with a fun image for fussy cutting, some scraps, an acrylic template and a round 8” plate or lid and make a quilted hot pad with me! 🍓🍓🍓 Part 1 of 3. Keep an eye out for the next 2 reels in the coming days. . #simplyeilene #sewingtutorials #sewcute #hotpad #potholder #fussycutting #sewingprojects #quilted"
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "This scrappy drawstring pattern is so versatile and so perfect to fill with fun items for gifting. Sewing supplies, toys, cosmetics, art/drawing supplies? This pattern is written with scraps in mind and there are soooo many color combos you could sew this up 🙌🏻. Pattern is on sale in my Etsy shop for $2.99 thru tomorrow! Link is listed under my bio. . #simplyeilene #scrappy #sewingproject #drawstringbag #giftingideas #holidaygift #sewingpattern"
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer | 🍓🍓Strawberry Heaven 🍓🍓 . #simplyeilene #feltcraft #applique #minipillow | Instagram
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "Need some inexpensive and quick gift giving ideas!? Here’s the first in a few gift ideas I’ll be sharing this season. Grab some scraps and let’s make something cute!! 🥰 These fabric tissue holders can be made for anyone and the uses are vast! Throw in cars, purses, diaper bags, backpacks, travel bags, etc! - these work up super fast 🙌🏻 Let’s get started: - choose two different fabric prints. Cut your outside fabric 5 1/2” x 6 1/2”. Cut your lini
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "Binding on a curve! Sharing my top 3 tips. Remember, I’m not a pro, I just do what works for me. That’s the beauty of sewing! Number one tip: use bias tape or cut your own binding from cute fabric, on the bias. It gives it that extra stretch you need to make the curve smooth. Second tip: use Roxanne Glue-Baste-It to keep your binding in place, along with wonder clips. This temporary glue won’t gum up your needle 🙌🏻 Tip 3- use the back to front bi
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "Just in time for summer! 🍓☀️🍓☀️🍓 Make this happy scrumptious strawberry “hot pad-candle mat-lemonade coaster” 😂 for all your sunshiny moments this season. Whatever you choose, this scrappy little project is sure to leave a smile on your face! The Scrappy Strawberry pattern is now available in my Etsy shop (simplyeilene) or on my website (www.simplyeilene.org) Both links are in my linktree in my bio also. Have you started your summer sewing? I’m
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "Gift idea #2! Scrappy Hot pad Grab some coordinating scraps of fabric and a fun print to fussy cut for your center 🙌🏻 Let’s go!!! 💃 - I used a clear acrylic 2 1/2” square template to cut a cute Gingerbread for my center. (Linked in my amazon storefront above) - cut coordinating strips at various lengths and 1 1/2” wide. - cut a base batting piece at 8” square. This is a hot pad so I used insulbright- a specialty batting for heat found next to th
2.8M viewsDec 5, 2023
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "We are down to the very last week before Christmas! I hope you are finding some JOY this season, carving out a bit of time to reflect and fill yourself in the midst of the business. It’s not always an easy task. You are doing great though! No matter the lists or expectations of the holidays, YOU are amazing ♥️ . . This is one of my earlier patterns from a few years ago. It’s simple and easy. It’s also available in my Etsy shop or on my website, bot
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "It’s that magical but interesting time of year where I’m prepping and sewing Christmas 🎄 for my next sale and I’m also prepping for our annual Halloween dinner this weekend 👻. Snow has been falling but my pumpkins and mums rest on my front porch. It’s such a mish mash! 😂 Fun fact, I decorate for Thanksgiving. I love the traditional autumnal color palette with richly colored dishes and glassware with pumpkins and candles. I know a lot of people w
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Eilene Johnson- Pattern Designer on Instagram: "The Pumpkin Whimsy PDF pattern is now available in my Etsy Shop and my website. Click the link under my profile to find both sites. If you missed my last post, go check it out! I demonstrated nesting and applique, which are both used in this pattern! This pattern is versatile as you can opt to add 3 pumpkins across the middle or 3 petal blocks! Make it scrappy and busy, or more of a statement with high contrasting prints! I also have a more in dept
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