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Video Tutorial – 30 minute Picnic Basket Bag

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Welcome to today’s article where Owl be Sewing presents an exciting video tutorial on crafting your very own super quick picnic basket. This delightful basket is not only perfect for a cute Valentine’s Day date but also serves as a versatile storage solution for all sorts of small items in your house. Whether you’re a seasoned sewing enthusiast or a beginner eager to embark on a fun project, this tutorial is sure to inspire and delight you.

In the video, Owl be Sewing provides step-by-step instructions and demonstrates the necessary fabric measurements to create this charming picnic basket. For the main fabric, you will need eight pieces, each measuring 6″x6″. The lining requires one piece measuring 11.5″x11.5″ and two pieces measuring 6″x11.5″. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to add a touch of elegance with beautiful bow ties made from two pieces measuring 3″x22″. To ensure durability and structure, the tutorial incorporates R-Form (Fusible Foam) with measurements of 1 piece measuring 11.5″x11.5″ and 2 pieces measuring 6.5″x6.5″.

We invite you to dive into the video tutorial and discover the joy of creating your very own picnic basket. Owl be Sewing hopes that this project brings both practicality and charm into your life. So, grab your sewing supplies, follow along, and enjoy the process of crafting this delightful picnic basket. Happy sewing!

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Comments

  1. I had patchwork group many years ago world people .
    i made this , I had Exabition , I had this cute dog ….we exchanged air mail a lots.
    that time … not PC …. and included small fabric in the envelopes .
    that was long time ago, still remembering .
    I am 87 years now. time flies fast ….. now my sons are medical doc, and dentist.
    6 grand sons, my husband was government officer.
    he is 94 years old. when finish will come?
    We go for the walk every day with sticks …….

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New Release: Denim & Daisy Fabric by Lori Holt

If you love Lori Holt’s cheerful vintage style, her new Denim & Daisy fabric collection for Riley Blake Designs is going to be very difficult to resist.

Denim & Daisy combines classic blue, cream and daisy-inspired prints with the nostalgic farmhouse look Lori Holt does so well. It feels fresh and summery, but the deeper denim shades give it enough warmth to work beautifully in quilts used all year round.

You can view and preorder the Denim & Daisy collection here.

What Is Included in the Collection?

The Denim & Daisy range includes 21 coordinating prints, available as yardage and in several precut fabric options:

  • Fat quarter bundle with 21 fat quarters
  • Half-yard bundle with 21 cuts
  • One-yard bundle with 21 cuts
  • 5-inch Stacker with 42 squares
  • 10-inch Stacker with 42 squares
  • 2½-inch Rolie Polie with 40 strips
  • Jolly Bar with 42 pieces measuring 5 × 10 inches

There are also 108-inch-wide backing fabrics available in Farmer’s Almanac, Prairie Flower and Wallpaper designs. Wide backing is one of those little quilting luxuries you do not fully appreciate until you realise you can finish a quilt without wrestling three long backing panels through the sewing machine.

If you are unsure which bundle suits your project, our guide to the five main types of precut quilting fabrics explains the difference between charm packs, jelly rolls, layer cakes and fat quarters.

New Denim & Daisy Quilt Kits

Fat Quarter Shop is also releasing several quilt kits featuring the collection, including:

  • Birdsong Quilt Kit
  • Bloom and Grow Quilt Kit
  • Charmed Topper or Baby Quilt Kit
  • Daisy Chain Quilt Kit
  • Fresh as a Daisy Quilt Kit
  • Sweet Golden Pears Quilt Kit
  • Blue Skies Quilt Kit

There is a lovely mixture of bed quilts, lap quilts, baby quilts and smaller projects, so you do not need to commit to an enormous heirloom quilt just to enjoy the fabrics.

The Blue Skies kit is especially appealing if you want an approachable precut-friendly project, while Birdsong and Fresh as a Daisy offer larger statement quilts for anyone ready to settle in for some serious sewing.

Why I Love This Collection

The strength of Denim & Daisy is how easily the fabrics work together. The blue and cream palette keeps everything cohesive, while the floral and vintage-inspired prints add enough personality to stop a quilt from feeling too carefully matched.

It would be beautiful for farmhouse quilts, picnic blankets, table runners, tote bags, cushion covers and quilted jackets. The smaller prints should also work well for patchwork blocks where large designs can sometimes disappear into the seams.

Precuts would be an easy place to start, especially if you want to spend more time sewing and less time standing at the cutting table debating whether two blues really match. For more ideas, have a look at our weekly precut quilting inspiration or these beginner-friendly quilt layouts.

Denim & Daisy yardage is expected to begin shipping in October 2026, with selected kits and coordinating products arriving between September and November. Reservation fees and release dates vary between products, so check the individual listing before ordering.

You can browse the complete Denim & Daisy collection by Lori Holt here.