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Mini Quilted Key Chain Tutorial

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Check out this adorable mini quilted key chain from Scrap Fabric Love.  This is one of those easy and fast projects that is fun to make and helps make a dent (albeit tiny) in your fabric stash.

To make this you will need assorted scraps, a piece of 4 inch backing fabric, batting and a few other supplies that you will probably have on hand.  My favorite part of this project is that the binding is made from the backing fabric.

This key chain would make a great stocking stuffer.  If you are like me and have a drawer full of keys that don’t have a key chain, then you could make a bunch for yourself.  In fact I think I may do that.  I could make different colors to help me remember which keys are for what.

This detailed tutorial has step by step instructions and photographs documenting the entire process.

Click here to get this project: Mini Quilt-As-You-Go Keychain

[photo from Scrap Fabric Love]

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Smart Shopping for Quilters – Monday Precut Fabric Sales

Let’s be honest — quilting is a joy, but it can also be an investment. Fabric costs have crept up over the years, and many of us want to stretch our quilting budget as far as possible without compromising on quality or creativity. That’s why I love Fat Quarter Shop’s Precuts of the Week Monday sale. It’s smart shopping at its finest.

Each Monday, a single precut is offered at a special price. It might be a seasonal collection, a bestselling designer, or a new release you’ve been eyeing. Precuts are already efficient — coordinated, pre-cut, and ready to sew — and a discount on top of that makes them even more appealing.

If you’re looking for smart, budget-friendly quilt inspiration, these CraftGossip resources are must-reads:

What I appreciate most about precut deals is that they eliminate the overwhelm. Instead of comparing dozens of bundles, you get one curated offer to consider. It takes the hesitation out of buying and makes it easier to build your stash intentionally.

It’s also a fantastic way to shop ahead for holiday sewing, baby quilts, hostess gifts, and charity projects. Precuts lend themselves beautifully to fast, reliable patterns — especially strip quilts and charm square designs. If you need inspiration, this list is a great jumping-off point:

If you enjoy stretching your quilting dollars while still working with high-quality fabrics, add the Monday Precut sale to your routine. It’s a little moment of joy and practicality rolled into one.

Shop smart this Monday