Fabric of the Day - Woven Cotton Quilting Fabric Prints

Today I thought I'd share something different.

I usually post my knit fabric finds, but today I'd like to share a few 100% Cotton Prints.

Little Pilots has Little Teddy Bear Pilots, Airplanes, Helicopters and Clouds in shades of blue with brown and red, on a slightly off-white background. This really cute, light weight woven fabric is sold by the Yard and Fat Quarter, but is available in any length by special order.  

Bright Plaids in Yellow and Pink.

These really cute Plaids are a nice weight woven fabric with a smooth finish and are sold by the Yard and Fat Quarter, or any length by special order.

Yellow yardage. 
Yellow FQ. 

Pink yardage. 
Pink FQ.

These fabrics can be used to make any Nursery items, baby and children's clothing and quilts.

Cotton Knit Fabric Baby Booties Sewing Patterns

There is just something about making a pair of baby booties that excites the soul.

Baby Bootie Pattern 1

 It might be the excitement that there will be a new baby that carries over to thinking about baby booties, that baby booties are just so cute or a mixture of both.

Baby Bootie Pattern 2

Next comes picking out a pattern. You will want something cute, but also functional.

By functional, I mean, will they be comfortable and stay on the baby's feet without binding or marking the baby's ankle because they are too tight.

Baby Bootie Pattern 3

You will also need to check sizes. Pattern sizes are different between designers. So check the measurements. Also baby's foot sizes vary.

Baby Bootie Pattern 4

I have several baby bootie patterns, for sale. The links to the patterns are in the left-hand column of this blog, as are quick links to the pattern tutorials. The first 5 patterns include 5 sizes. They are sized for small preemies and newborn babies up to 12 months or until the baby's foot length reaches 4 inches. Some babies feet reach this length by the time they are 6 or 9 months.

Baby Bootie Pattern 5

Airplane Bootie - Includes 7 sizes,

Preemie up to a foot 6 1/2 inches long.

 I also have links to a couple baby bootie patterns that are FREE. They are listed under "Free, Baby Related & Charity Patterns". 

The big question now is... Where can I find the knit fabric to make these baby booties with? 

Well... I carry that too. 

I am on a constant search to find "Hard to find" Cotton Knit Fabric in Interlock, Jersey, Rib Knit and Ribbing.

You will find it HERE, along with Ribbon, Elastic and Cording.

If you use my patterns to make baby booties and you would like to share pictures of them... You may post them on Lil' Baby Thangs Flickr photo stream or on Lil' Baby Thangs Facebook page.

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Carolyn

Fabric of the Day, Helena Montana

For Today's Featured Fabric, I have several "Hard to find" 100% Cotton Knit cuts, in various lengths. They are also at reduced prices.

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PURPLE PUPPY DOGS and Hot Pink Flowers, 100% Cotton Baby Rib Knit Fabric - 1.1/8 yards

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HOT PINK HIPPOS, 100% Cotton Interlock knit fabric, 1 yard 2 inches

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LIZARDS and FROGS Cotton Rib Knit Fabric, 1.1/2 yards

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All of these are great fabrics and will make really cute baby booties from any of my patterns.
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This link will take you to my Etsy Shop section for these fabrics and more.
Clicking on each picture above, will take you to the detail page of each one and show more pictures, including the size of print with a ruler.
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While you are in my Etsy Shop looking at this fabric, check out all my other goodies.
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For Free Shipping, write BLOG in the comments during check-out or "convo" me,

Don't Pay yet. I'll send you a revised invoice to pay me from.

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Fabric of the Day, from Helena Montana

Today's Featured Fabric is a "Hard to find" 100% Cotton Interlock Knit.
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FIRETRUCKS AND DOGS
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It is available by the yard, Here for $12.50

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This fabric will make really cute baby booties from any of my patterns.

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The above link will take you to my Etsy Shop listing for this fabric. It will also give you more details and more pictures of this fabric, including size of print ruler.

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While you are in my Etsy Shop looking at this fabric, check out all my other goodies.

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For $2.00 off per yard, write BLOG in the comments during check-out, before paying. I'll send you a revised invoice to pay me from.
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Come Celebrate My Etsy 1 Year Anniversary

My Etsy Anniversary is March 30th. I would like to hit it in style by getting 250 sales or more. I am at 221.

To help me achieve this goal, I am offering $1.00 off each item in my Etsy Shop from today through the 30th. I mean every item. So lets say you want 3 yards of fabric, you'd get $3.00 off.

In my Shop I have everything you would need to make my baby bootie patterns, or any other baby related pattern, such as;

My designer baby bootie patterns,
Hard to find Cotton knit fabric,
Woven cotton fabric,
Polyester knit fabric,
Ribbing,
Cording,
Ribbon,
Elastic.

I also do custom orders.

Now, the fine print...♥
To get this special sale discount, go to my Etsy Shop, pick out what you want by adding it to your cart. Then BEFORE you pay me, send me a convo (contact seller) and put "ANNIVERSARY COUPON" in the subject line. I'll then send you an updated invoice from PayPal or Revolution Money Exchange (let me know your preference). Pay me from the invoice and I'll send you your items the following day (M-F).

Thats it!
Come Shop!
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Todays Fabric of the Day

I love to make people happy.

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I know how hard it has been to find cotton knit fabric anywhere.

So, I searched and searched, for many years mind you, but I did manage to find some really cute baby and children's prints in Interlock, Rib and Jersey knits. I have been posting them in my Etsy Shop where you can find them too.

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Now I have been made aware of another problem.

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It is getting hard to find Ribbing too!

What is this world coming to?

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It is a good thing I have been buying it when I find it.

Today I added these Luscious Flavors of Ribbing to my Etsy Shop, in the Rib Knit Section

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They are 95% Cotton and 5% Lycra, so they retain their shape.

I have 2 kinds. The 9 on the left are 2x2 rib knit and the 4 on the right are a 1x1 rib knit.

The 1x1 is lighter weight and has a smoother surface.

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2 of my patterns call for ribbing, Baby Bootie Patterns 2 and 5.

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Till next time, Happy Sewing!

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The Fabric of the Day, is Dedicated to Dr. Seuss

Theodor Seuss Geisel was born March 2, 1904. He was most widely known for his children's books, written under his pen name, Dr. Seuss.

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Since Elementary Schools across the country are celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday this month, I thought would too.

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I have always loved his books, especially his characters. So today, straight out of "The Cat in the Hat" we have "Thing 1 and Thing 2" fabric for you to enjoy.

This fabric is a soft 100% combed cotton interlock knit in a medium weight.

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It is perfect for making any of my baby bootie patterns or baby and children's clothing.

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This fabric is available by the yard in my Etsy Shop, HERE.

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Fabric of the Day

Today's Featured Fabric is a 100% Cotton Rib Knit.

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LIZARDS and FROGS

on a white background with a brown bark pattern.

It is available by the yard, Here for $8.50
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This fabric will make really cute baby booties from any of my patterns.
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These link above will take you to my Etsy Shop listing for this fabric. It will also give you more details and more pictures of this fabric.
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While you are in my Etsy Shop looking at this fabric, check out all my other goodies.
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Fabric of the Day

Today's Featured Fabric is a 100% Cotton Interlock Knit.

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Lil Jungle Safari Print on Light Green.

It is available as a Fat Quarter 18 X 29 inches, Here for $3.50

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or by the yard, Here for $12.50

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This fabric will make really cute baby booties from any of my patterns.

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The links above will take you to my Etsy Shop listing for this fabric. It will also give you more details and more pictures of this fabric.

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While you are in my Etsy Shop looking at this fabric, check out all my other goodies.

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How to Make Fabric Pinwheels

These instructions are for a pair of Pinwheels 

Updated Version 12-28-2010 and Download Printable PDF Version 

The finished Pinwheels will be the same size as the square of fabric you use.

1. Cut out 4 squares, of the size you need.

You can use all the same fabric or different fabrics for the front and the back. You will also need to cut 2 of fusible web (fusing). The squares need to be perfectly square.

2. Line them up so you have 1 fabric piece face down. Add the layer of fusing. Now put the other fabric piece face up. Iron them together.

3. There are a couple of options for this step. I mark the cutting lines and center. Then I use Fray Check and apply it to the raw edges and on the drawn lines on both sides. I let it dry, then cut the lines.

The other way is to satin stitch all the raw edges.

4. Thread a needle and knot the thread. Insert the needle through the center dot from the back to front. Take a corner with a dot and bring it down over the needle and push the needle through the dot. You want to catch enough fabric that it won't pull out. Repeat for each of the four corners. An embellishment could be added here. (ie. a button, bead, etc.)

5. Sew the points together with a few stitches then securely sew the "propeller" to the toe of the bootie. (or attach it to whatever you have in mind)

These pinwheels can be made any size and used for a variety of things. Hung from a mobile in different fabrics for eye candy for your baby. Double them up in different sizes for a double pinwheel. Use them to replace the bow on gifts. Decorate your Christmas tree. Use a big one for a wall hanging.

These are additively easy to make and you are only limited by your imagination and your fabric stash.

Have fun...till next time,

Carolyn

Updated Version 12-28-2010 and

Download Printable PDF Version