Craftsy – Sew Bittersweet Designs

Pattern Release!

5 Comments / 2015 Finishes, Craftsy, Make Modern Magazine, Sew BitterSweet Designs Patterns / By Melissa Dunworth

I am so excited to release a new pattern today! Well it isn’t really new, it actually appeared in Issue 7 of Make Modern Magazine back in September of 2015. Allow me to introduce you to Through The Prism.

This pattern was originally designed for a friend in my birthday club but I fell in love with the design and decided I needed one for myself, then I ended up making a third for another swap! The pattern is fast and easy requiring small scraps for each rainbow section.

I provide a link to a basic paper piecing tutorial as well as instructions for my favorite paper piecing method that doesn’t involve sewing through the templates.

Pattern Stats:

Through The Prism

Octagon – Each side measures 7.5”

Original Quilt Design by Melissa Dunworth

Check out how beautiful it looks on my wall!

I may or may not have a thing for rainbows!

If you are obsessed with fast and easy mini quilts, then this is the pattern for you!

Also included are instructions to turn it into a square wall hanging if you so choose!

Head on over to my Craftsy shop to pick up your copy today for $7.00!

PS. If you haven’t already subscribed to Make Modern Magazine, go do it now! I have a pattern coming out in the May 2016 Issue!

Classic Diamond Table Runner Pattern Updated

3 Comments / Craftsy, Sew BitterSweet Designs Patterns / By Melissa Dunworth

Hello All! I don’t know if you remember the free pattern I published two years for a fun Christmas Table Runner but I recently updated the pattern to include directions on how I make my Half Square Triangles.

This pattern has been downloaded thousands of times on Craftsy, and it is still available for free download. Please feel free to head over to my Craftsy Pattern Store and download it today, Christmas is heading towards us at the speed of light and this is a lightning fast pattern to make!

Happy Monday!

Stacked Pyramids Quilt

15 Comments / Craftsy, Do.Good Stitches, Sew BitterSweet Designs Patterns / By Melissa Dunworth

Many of you may be familiar with my quilt block pattern, Stacked Pyramids.

It is a fun and versatile block. Back in November, I was the quilter for Do. Good Stitches and I sent everyone in my circle a free copy of my pattern and asked them to please create two blocks using aqua, raspberry and Kona Ash for the background. Can I just say that these ladies sure do know how to deliver!

I have to admit that I love this quilt and it will be hard to let go of, but I am so glad that it will go to a foster child in need of some love and comfort.

I couldn’t resist a full shot outside. With no on here to help me, I took my design wall out and put it right up against my garage. Welcome to my home!

If you were on the fence about how this pattern might look all sewn together into a quilt, now you know!

Have a very happy Wednesday!

Anne’s Last Day of School

9 Comments / Craftsy, Purse/Pouch / By Melissa Dunworth

Tuesday was Anne’s last day of preschool (sort of, she goes to preschool again next year too). I can’t believe how much she has grown! Over 2 inches, and she is just becoming the most amazing little person. I love her so much!

What I love is that after all these months, she is still saying she wants to be a pilot. I need to work on making her dream of flying come true!

Of course I had to make year end teacher gifts too! I ended up going back to the wonderful Craftsy class I took, Beginning Serging and made the awesome pouch from the class – except I made it FIVE times. I really do love this pattern. The best part is I was able to do all 5 pouches entirely from my stash. This fact simply proves that I keep way too many craft supplies on hand because I needed 18″ zippers (5) in varying colors, fusible fleece and fabrics for the inside and out in the teacher’s favorite colors. Go figure I would have everything on hand.

Did you make end of year teacher gifts?

We are off to Anne’s end of year picnic with her school now, have a wonderful afternoon!!!

This was also one of my goals for Q2 of the FAL with Katy from The Littlest Thistle!

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Craftsy Class Giveaway

10 Comments / Craftsy, Giveaway / By Melissa Dunworth

Do you take classes on Craftsy? I have been taking them now for over a year now and I have to say, I am completely sold!

I have learned how to use my serger – which has always intimidated me. I even learned how to thread it!!! Beginning Serging has been such a fun class!

This is one of my projects from the serging class – a boxed bag; the zipper and everything were all done on the serger. My pull tab was a bit off when I took this picture, but it was quickly fixed before I sent it off to its final destination!

I have learned some fantastic quilting tips, tricks and techniques from Leah Day

I am also learning all about Crazy Quilting and so much more!

This week is National Craft Month and Saturday, March 15th is National Quilting Day! In honor of all of this, Craftsy is generously giving away a free class to one of my readers!

To enter, all you have to do is click on this link. If you are not already a Craftsy user, registering is easy, and if you are a Craftsy user all you have to do is log in and you will be entered!

Enter to win a Craftsy class!

Make sure you also check out my sidebar Craftsy Craftlet, where you can easily get to my patterns for sale!

Good luck! This giveaway will close on March 19th. Craftsy will notify the winner directly by email.

These are sponsored links but the opinions and views expressed are mine.