Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Fabric Cornucopia Tutorial and Fall Fabric Bundles Giveaway!


Hello sewing friends!  Are you ready for a double dose of fall fun?  Not only do I have a new sewing project that's great for Thanksgiving, but I'm giving away TWO bundles of amazing fall fabrics shown!



I got to work with some stunning fall hued Timeless Treasures fabrics for Team Timeless this month and came up with a fun & fabulous project for you.  Want to make a show stopping table topper for Thanksgiving this year?  Try my fabric cornucopia!



This three dimensional sewing project is stuffed to be just as substantial as a wicker version, but softer (and sweeter!):



And it's completely fillable, so you can add all those gourds, fruits and vegetables of the season for a harvest themed decoration!


It's a festive way to bring together lots of beautiful fall fabric designs too:


Finished size:

7 1/2"w x 7 1/2"h  x 12"l

Materials:
- Fabrics Used (all in Fat Quarter size):
  Shimmer Metallic -Rust
  Shimmer Metallic - Green
  Shimmer Metallic - Ivory
  Packed Pumpkins Harvest-CM6392-Cream
  Packed Pinecones and Leaves-CM6393-Autumn
  Fall Foliage-CM6391-Harvest
  Studio Basic-C3096-Brown
  Studio Basic-C3096-Citrus
  Studio Basic-C3096-Fire
-  4 yards 1" wide cotton cording
- Design ruler or French curve ruler
- Pins, rotary cutter

Cutting:

From the Shimmer Metallic - Green and the Studio Basic - Brown cut (1) strip 5 1/2" high by 24" wide.

From each of the remaining 7 fabrics, cut (1) strip 6" high by 24" wide.



Assembly: 

1. With right sides facing, stitch down the length of each strip using a 1/2" seam allowance to make the casing strips.  Turn right side out.


2. Press each strip so that the seam is in the center.


3. With seam sides facing outward, starting with the as the outside piece, begin stitching the sides of each casing strip together with a 1/4" seam allowance. Sew strips together in the following order:

Studio Basic - Brown
Fall Foliage
Shimmer Metallic - Rust
Studio Basic - Citrus
Packed Pumpkins
Shimmer Metallic - Ivory
Studio Basic - Fire
Packed Pinecones and Leaves 
Shimmer Metallic - Green


When all sewn together the wrong side should look like this:


4. With right sides facing fold in half.  Use a design ruler/French curve ruler to create a curved arc shape and cut through both layers with rotary cutter.


The cornucopia should be 2 1/2" while folded at the top end and is the full width (12" while folded) at the bottom:



When opened it should have a rounded bell shape:


5. Next take the cotton cording.  Measure and mark a length of cording for each fabric tube that is 1" smaller than the fabric tube's length.

Note: to keep the cut ends from fraying & opening when cut (which would make them more difficult to slide into the tube casings), tape around the area prior to cutting:


6. Cut each end on a 45 degree angle:


7. Snake each length through its corresponding fabric casing:


8. Leave 1/2" open space on either end of each casing for the seam allowance:


9. To finish, do a French seam by putting the raw edges together with the right sides facing out and pin close to the cording to keep it from shifting while sewing:


10. Stitch open edges together with a 1/4" seam allowance:


11. Trim down the seam and turn the cornucopia wrong side out.  Pin layers together and sew another 1/4" seam.  


Turn right side out and stuff with your favorite Thanksgiving gourds, pumpkins or fruits for a fabulous fabric cornucopia!



Now for the giveaway!

Each fabric bundle prize contains these beautiful metallic fall prints:


These gorgeous shimmer metallics:


And these vibrant Studio Basics:


There are two fabric bundle prizes: 
- One set of 1/2 yd cuts of all 9 fabrics 
- One set of fat quarter cuts of all 9 fabrics



Good Luck!  


49 comments:

  1. I’d make a festive table runner for my Thanksgiving table! Duchick at mchsi dot com

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  2. I would create a lap quilt for me and hopefully if I used the right pattern, I could also create a lap quilt for my Mother! These fabrics are such beautiful combinations of prints and glamorous solids, I know I would cherish every scrap of fabric that was left! Thank you for this great tutorial pattern. I am trying to figure out how I will use it with a Fall Wreath I am making. So glad that I followed the link on Connie's Linky Party day! Have a fantastic day!

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  3. Pretty cornucopia, good tutorial. I would make a quilt. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  4. Oh goodness, i would make two of these wonderful cornucopias. at thanksgiving we have two tables and my sister and i make the centerpieces. thank you for the instructions.
    quilting dash lady at comcast dot net

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  5. Ooooh!!! Beautiful fabrics & AWESOME project!! Loooove it! I would copy you lol...Love the cornucopia decoration.. great for all of Autumn! Thank you for the Tutorial & for chance to win a Gorgeous bundle!!! :D

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  6. These colorful fabrics would make a beautiful table runner for the family to enjoy during the autumn season.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  7. Your cornucopia is wonderful, but I would probably make a table topper.

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  8. I would likely make a table runner, but I love your cornucopia and I want to make it too.

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  9. The fabrics are gorgeous! I would makea table topper and placemats for my gathering table.

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  10. Beautiful fabrics for a fall lap quilt!

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  11. Depends on yardage as to idea of what to make but even if small blending a couple of these would be good idea, I'm not thinking a runner but table cloth or pillow sham for sofa or cushion for chairs in kitchen with tablecloth and napkins. My mind reeling on ideas...i have a island would make good decorative placemats for that too

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  12. I'd love to make the pattern you showed with the fabric. I think it would make a very cute centerpiece on a holiday table

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  13. Love love the cornucopia! I would make as many as the fabric would allow. I have friends that would love it as much as I do~~

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  14. I LOVE ❤️ the fabrics! I'm especially cuckoo for metallics!
    I'd make a table runner, maybe some mug rugs

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  15. What a great idea, I use to have a crystal one lol, notice I said use too lol, yeah it got broken,so this is a great idea! I would also like to make a table runner and placemats, beautiful fabrics, thanks for the giveaway!

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  16. I love this fall fabric. I think I would make a table runner.

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  17. Gorgeous fabrics! I would use them to make a quilt for a veteran at Bethesda/Walter Reed.

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  18. I'd make a table runner. Beautiful fabric!!

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  19. A small quilt or table runner.

    Tracy Shafer

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  20. Thanks for the great tutorial. I wouldn't have time to make the cornucopia for this year but I'd probably make one for next year.

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  21. The colors would be perfect for the outside borders of a panel I have. Love the fabrics!

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  22. Such pretty colors! I'd love to make a Fall table runner for my sister who is hosting Thanksgiving this year!

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  23. Beautiful fabrics and a really cute project.
    dragonfly9716(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  24. I want to certainly attempt a fabric cornucopia...awesome!

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  25. Love these fabrics! I would love to make the cornucopia and maybe a small runner with any leftovers!

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  26. I would say some kind of table runner. They are beautiful.

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  27. I'd love to use this fabric to make a table runner for our Thanksgiving holiday.

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  28. A fall table runner for christmas gifts ... happyness04431@yahoo.com

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  29. I would make a cornucopia - love your pattern.

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  30. Fall fabrics include some of my favorite color combinations!

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  31. Love the autumn colors! I'd make place mats or a table runner.

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  32. I'd make a beautiful table runner or placemats. Thanks!

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  33. I would make a beautiful table topper with this lovely fabric Thanks
    cork@pa.rr.com

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  34. Great idea. I love the fabric colors

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  35. i do a lot of charity sewing. Perhaps I would make a fall lap quilt for someone in my community.

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  36. If I had these fabrics I would use your pattern & make a cornucopia for my dining & kitchen table.

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  37. Beautiful. Thanks for posting at Funtastic Friday

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  38. These are beautiful. I would make a table runner

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  39. I would definitely make a Thanksgiving Tablerunner

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  40. Beautiful fabric for a wall hanging for Fall!!! churcaeatauburndotedu

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  41. my favourite season is fall, and these fabrics are gorgeous. I would be tempted to make a fall table runner, or matching placemats that could also be used as hot mats.

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  42. I would make a table runner and a mug rug.

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  43. I would love to create a table runner and/or place mats for Thanksgiving!

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  44. Great tutorial Cheryl, thanks so much for sharing!

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  45. So pretty, T love those fabrics!
    Thank you for sharing the tutorial at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.

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  46. Eeeeek!! This fabric is so amazing. Thanks for the tutorial 😍 it.

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