Archive for the ‘Design’ Category

Today I have a REALLY fun tutorial for you on how to make a pocket pillow cover in any size. It’s chock full of video, printables, exciting new patterns, and more!

In this tutorial you’ll see my up and coming pattern, Hover. I am SO thrilled to be releasing this pattern alongside of Sue Penn’s newest collection, Butterfly Fields (used in the video tutorial) in October 2023. If you’ve just got to have this pattern, or the kit, make sure to pre-order today – I don’t think they’ll last long!

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Cuddle, by Shannon Fabrics, has been a long time favorite of mine. Use their luxurious double sided fabric for a Squared Fashion Wrap or slap it on the back of a quilt for the snuggliest sewing session of your life — I know, I know. BUT IT SHEDS you say!

but to that I must ask…does it have to?

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A Nursery Reveal

You may have caught a whiff of what this baby nursery reveal would look like in previous posts, but the *official* reveal is finally here!

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A Behind the Seams Look

If you’ve followed me (or known me) for very long, you’ll quickly learn that I’m not one to let any grass grow under my feet.

I’m here, there, everywhere – and if I haven’t tried it yet, I’m bound to give it a swing sometime soon! (Just look at my plans for the year!)

But when it comes to business, as helpful as my go-getter attitude can be, it can also lead to some nasty burnout. Today I want to add to my Behind the Seams series a really important piece of the puzzle: Me Time.

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The easy way to make custom quilt labels

I love quilting.

I hate finishing quilts.

I don’t know why, but when that quilt comes back to me, quilted, unbound, and unlabeled, my brain tells me that it’s done.

And finishing it off is a struggle.

But I have found that creating and printing my own quilt labels adds a bit more fun to the final touches required of this quilt-maker!

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A Behind the Seams look

I am a why person.

And if you know a why person or are a why person, then you might enjoy this new group of posts that I plan on creating for 2021! I’ve noticed that I really like seeing behind the scenes of my favorite brands and creators, so I thought it would be fun to give you a Rachel Rossi Behind the Seams experience in 2021. For the next few weeks you can expect a closer look at the nuts and bolts of how a quilt pattern designer runs a business.

My family helping me create hundreds of Tea to Go Kits behind the scenes!
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This year, it’s more important than ever to support our small businesses. Today as I packed up shipments and added my little “Thank you” sticker to the outside, I truly was thankful for each order. When you support small businesses, it really makes a difference, especially this year!

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Christmas is always so much fun to look forward to, but this year the excitement is undeniable. We’d probably all sheepishly admit that we’ve been decking the halls a bit early in anticipation of the most joyful season.

Every year I like to release a gift guid for quilters and for anyone shopping for a quilter or sewist. You can check out previous year’s lists for ideas or this year’s list for my freshest picks!

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