A great idea turned blooper. We’ll get to that in a minute.
But first, let’s make this teeny-tiny tulip table topper. Say that five times fast!
Tulips are my favorite flower and during the spring months, every bodega in NYC is the ultimate source for grabbing a bunch to brighten up your teeny-tiny apartment.
I’ve been wanting to make a teeny-tiny modern project that featured negative space.
Here’s what you’ll need to make your own table topper:
Teeny-Tiny Tulip FPP Template Set. Download below.
Background Fabric (I used Riley White from Riley Blake Designs)
Tulip Fabric (I used a 5” Stacker of Emily Belle from Liberty Fabrics)
12” x 26” Backing Fabric (I used Chive Dapple Dot from Riley Blake Designs)
12” x 26” Batting
9” x WOF Fabric (Binding)
Basic Sewing Supplies
Optional: Sashiko Machine from BabyLock
Here’s the simple instructions for making your own table topper:
Print out the Teeny-Tiny Tulip FPP templates. Remember to print at 100%.
Cut (1) 10” x 6 1/2” Riley White background rectangle.
Make the Teeny-Tiny Tulip blocks & background units.
Remove the paper from the back of the blocks & background units.
Using a 1/4” seam allowance, sew the blocks & backgrounds units together.
Press seams to one side.
Using a 1/4” seam allowance, sew the 10” x 6 1/2” background rectangle to the blocks & background units.
Press seam to one side.
Layer quilt top, batting, and backing.
Quilt and bind as desired.
Let’s get to that blooper.
Since acquiring the Sashiko Machine from BabyLock, my goal has been to share project ideas to inspire you while using the machine’s function in unique ways.
Why not use it to create a textured binding!
It’s a wonderful idea, but you’ve been warned. It’s time consuming and unless you use a contrasting thread, it will be difficult to see.
Bloop. Blooper. Bloopered.
If you squint you can see the texture and if you close your eyes, you can feel the texture. Or click on the photographs in this post to see it.
This is how I did it:
Open and press the 9” x WOF fabric rectangle.
Starting on one end, create rows of Sashiko stitching.
Upon reaching the opposite end, refold the fabric rectangle and press.
Cut (3) 2 1/2” x WOF strips.
Attach binding using preferred method.
Go ahead and try this! The subtle texture is really beautiful in person. Looking for more Sashiko Machine projects? Check out what’s available at BabyLock by clicking HERE.
cut, sew, repeat…
the tattooed quilter