Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Meadow Dance Blog Hop {Pocket Hanger Tutorial and Giveaway}

Update: The giveaway is now closed and the winner noted below! Please stop back on 9/29/17 for another giveaway!

Today I am sharing a new project tutorial featuring Meadow Dance by Amanda Murphy on the Sew In Love With Fabric blog! As I might have mentioned before, Amanda Murphy is probably my favorite designer so I feel so lucky to be able to participate in another one of her blog hops with Benartex!


I decided to challenge myself to make something new and am very happy with the results! Rather than being a pieced and quilted project, this project uses quilted sections to build a rather simple wall hanging with pockets!


You will need:
A total of 2 yards for the quilted sections of the wall hanging
     I used 1 yard of the aqua print, 1/2 yard of the large floral print, and 1/2 yard of the aqua/red print
1/3 yard for binding
     I used the aqua/grey print

Note: This is more that sufficient fabric for the wall hanging made below, but in case you want to scale up or make a mistake, I wouldn't start with less fabric than this. I found it was easiest to oversize my quilted sections and cut down to my desired size.


For the main background/base of your wall hanging, you will need a piece of fabric for the "front" and the "back" as well as a piece of batting. My desired size was 12" wide by 32" long, so I cut my pieces all an inch larger.


Layer your backing, batting, and main fabric and quilt as desired. Trim to the desired size of your wall hanging. I quilted mine with loops and trimmed to 12" x 32".


Repeat this process for your pockets. My three pockets are 12" x 8", so I cut my pocket fabrics and batting approximately 13" x 25". I found it to be easier to quilt one larger section and cut it into the three sections I needed for my pockets than to make three sections individually.


Cut four 2.5 inch strips for binding and for finishing the raw edges. Since my pockets are 12" wide, I cut one WOF binding strip into 14" strips for covering the top raw edge on each pocket piece. I sewed the strip to the piece exactly as I would for regular binding and trimmed off the excess. Repeat for each pocket. You do not have to worry about the raw edges on the bottom and the sides as these will be covered by the final binding.



Space your pockets evenly along the length of the wall hanging. For all pockets except the bottom, you will need to sew the pocket to the wall hanging right sides together as you would a regular seam and then press. Along the sides of each pocket and the bottom of the bottom pocket, stitch each directly to the wall hanging using a very scant 1/4 inch seam (my seam was slightly larger than 3/16" -- this will ensure that all of these seams will be hidden in our final binding.)



Don't forget to add some sort of hanging pocket! I used a 11" by 5" rectangle to create my pocket.


Add binding around the edge of your wall hanging just as you would any project -- I needed three strips for my wall hanging. There are times that you will be sewing through 3 layers of batting and 6 layers of fabric -- you will want to consider using your walking foot and sewing slowly! I also found it helpful to try to space my binding seams in places that did not have multiple layers of batting.



Hang as desired and fill with whatever your heart desires! While I made this with bright cheerful fabrics, it would be a great way to make a Christmas card holder as well! It's easy to start with this basic shape and modify it for whatever purpose you desire - you could modify this with smaller pockets to hold jewelry or larger pockets for sorting paperwork. Leave a comment to enter to win some fat quarters of Meadow Dance for yourself!

To enter:

1. Leave a comment on the blog telling me your favorite print from the Meadow Dance collection! Mine is the Garden Path in grey that I used for the binding.

2. Leave a second comment if you follow me (blog, Facebook, Instagram) or if you share a link to this post on social media (of any form!)

Two entries maximum per person, giveaway will close Sunday, September 25th at midnight! Good luck!

The giveaway is now closed and Lelia is our winner!



Today is the first stop on the hop, and there will be three more posts (and three more giveaways!) so don't forget to visit the other bloggers on their days!

Tuesday: Alison @ Little Bunny Quilts
Wednesday: Benartex blog design team
Thursday: Sandra @ Mmm Quilts
Friday: Chris @ made by ChrissieD

Also sharing at Linky Tuesday and Finish It Up Friday!

130 comments:

  1. I just love the Floral blender turquoise but the Floral Blender Dark Gray comes in s close second as does the Floral Blender Light green.

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  2. Since I do baby quilts for charity, I envisioned that bug print along with some machine embroidery blocks.

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  3. I like the red and aqua floral the best, but the bug print is a close second.

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  4. Cute hanger - it would be nice for Xmas cards! I like Garden Path in grey too!! mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. I follow you on bloglovin! mumbird3(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. I love the Wildflowers gray multi pattern.

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  7. I love that Garden Path gray! I love that pocket hanger pattern!! I must must must make this!

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  8. I think my favorite print is the Wilflowers gray multi.

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  9. I enjoy following your blog by e-mail.

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  10. I follow you on Facebook and Bloglovin

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  11. Love the Wildflower pattern in gray/multicolor. maryc76904 at yahoo dot com

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  12. I follow via email. maryc76904 at yahoo dot com

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  13. I really like the Crochet Lace in grey. It's a great background/neutral for applique or piecing.

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  14. My favorite is wildflower white/multi.

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  15. Bugs in Aqua is my favorite in the Meadow Dance Collection. Thank you for sharing your tutorial...indeed a great card holder.
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  16. My fav print is the Wildflowers / Gray Multi. I love your project, thanks for the inspiration!

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  17. Hard to pick a favorite! I like the large floral on white, the Garden Path prints (with the butterflies) and that bug print! Honestly, I am pretty impressed with the whole collection.

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  18. I'm also a new follower on FB, Bloglovin and Pinterest!

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  19. Ooooh, there are some really pretty fabrics in that collection. They are all too pretty to pick a favorite, but I will choose Crochet Lace in both the Aqua and Grey. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

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  20. I follow you by email. Nancy A: rangerer@sbcglobal.net

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  21. I really lke the print WILDFLOWERS WHITE/MULTI, thanks for sharing your project.

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  22. I could use one of these to keep the birthday cards that I buy ahead of time whenever I see something that I like.

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  23. Cute, cute, cute! I like the white backed multi flowers.

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  24. My ultimate favorite is GardenPath Light Plum. Thanks for sharing!

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  25. It is so hard to choose. My favorites are the Garden Path Light Plum, Garden Path Grey, Crochet Lace Aqua, Floral Blender Turquoise, and the Wildflowers White/Multi. Can't just pick one. Anyway, most patterns you need a variety of colored fabrics. 😊

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  26. My favorite is the Wildflowers white/multi, but I also like the Bugs white, so cute.
    Pat

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  27. Wildflowers with the white background is my favorite!

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  28. Wildflowers is my favorite. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  29. Following you with Bloglovin'. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  30. I love the floral blenders especially the turquoise. So versatile.

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  31. I follow you by email and instagram. So happy that so many young women in the sciences are choosing to be creative in another way with fabric.

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  32. Garden Path Aqua-my favorite-love both the prints & the color! Thank you, Susan

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  33. I liked GARDEN PATH AQUA the best. Tho, the whole collection is awesome!

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  34. I like the Garden Path Red, but the Wildflowers White is a close second. I love your hanger and how easy it looks, yet perfectly right.

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  35. I love the Crochet Lace in aqua, thank you for a great giveaway. x

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  36. My favorite is the wild flowers grey/multi. It is so bright and refreshing. I can think of something much I could do with it.

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  37. I really love this Alison. It would be awesome in the sewing room to hold pencils, pads. and sewing items. Thank you for sharing.
    My favorite is Wildflowers White and Garden Path Aqua.

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  38. I like the dark background with the big multi colored flowers.
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  39. I follow you on Bloglovin'.
    barbkaup(at)(yahoo)(dot)(com)

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  40. I love WILDFLOWERS GREY/MULTI. Gorgeous print.

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  41. Your wall hanging with pockets is a clever idea! Thanks for sharing the idea and tutorial. My favorite fabric in the collection is WILDFLOWERS WHITE/MULTI. So pretty and spring like!

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  42. Your pocket hanger would be so useful in my sewing room! I could keep magazines, print-outs, file folders and packs of stabilizer in the pockets. I need to make at least one! My favorite fabric in this collection is Garden Path Light Plum ...it's gotta be purple to be a favorite of mine! <3

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  43. I am a happy Bloglovin' follower of yours!

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  44. I love the bugs on white. I love lady bugs and am happy to see some on there!

    Sandy A

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  45. I follow you through Blog Lovin!

    Sandy A

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  46. I love the wildflower pattern - grey! love your project!

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  47. I follow your blog with bloglovn!

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  48. LOOOOVE the whole Collection!! But picking "Garden Path" in Aqua!! Thank you for chance to win this Awesome give-a-way!! :D

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  49. Already a Follower..thru Email, Bloglovin & Pinterest too!! :)

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  50. It is Amanda and I don't need to win of course but I just wanted to say how honored I am to have you call me your favorite designer. Wow! Thanks!

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  51. My favorites is Garden Path Grey and Crochet Lace in Aqua. Sorry, I just couldn't choose one. LOL

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  52. I like the Garden Path Aqua color. Thanks a bunch for the contest.

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  53. I like the garden path in white. I really like the hanging organizer. I can see many uses for it by the sewing table. Much prettier than containers!!

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  54. I like Garden Path Red. This collection has so many beautiful prints and the colors are nice and bright.

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  55. I receive notice of your blog postings via email.

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  56. I like the wildflowers grey multi, as well as the floral blender in turquoise or plum. Thanks for the draw. raydeer@memlane.com

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  57. I follow you by e-mail. Thanks for the draw. raydeer@memlane.com

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  58. I follow you on blog and Instagram.

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  59. Wonderful wall hanging
    and I love the WILDFLOWERS
    GREY/MULTI print!
    Carla from Utah

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  60. I am a follower
    of your blog and
    Facebook. Liked
    and shared also.
    Carla from Utah

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  61. I love the Wildflower-multi on grey fabric!

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  62. I love the wildflowers on grey--but they are all beautiful.

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  63. I really like this useful project. The Amanda Murphy fabrics work well with this design.

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  64. Great project! My favorite print is the Garden Path Aqua.

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  65. I follow you via Bloglovin' & Instagram.

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  66. I love wildflower and follow you on Facebook.

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  67. Meadow Flower Multi is my favorite

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  68. Yes I am following you on Facebook

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  69. I follow you on instagram @icanquilt2 and bloglovin.

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  70. I like the FLORAL BLENDER LIGHT GREEN the most. It was really hard to decide.

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  71. I like the Floral Blender Light Red. I very nice collection, and all are pretty.

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  72. Beautiful fabric. My favorite is Garden Path - Red :)

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  73. Wow, this is beautiful fabric I might have missed if not for your blog! I think my favorite is Garden Path Grey. Thanks for this opportunity to win.

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  74. I follow your blog thru Bloglovin'.

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  75. Very pretty! My favorite print is the white background with flowers and butterflies!
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  76. My favorite is the WILDFLOWERS WHITE/MULTI!

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  77. Your project is awesome Alison, and I am for sure going to make at least one of these--Christmas card holder is a terrific idea, but makeup, sewing stuff...lots of possibilities! My favourite is Wildflowers in white/multi.

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  78. I follow you on Instagram, and on bloglovin!

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  79. wild flower white multi
    this is such a pretty project. it really shows the fabrics

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  80. Love the Wildflower grey multi best. So cheerful!

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  81. Your pocket hanger is great thanks for the tutorial. My favorite fabric is the Garden Path Light Plum.

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  82. Garden Path gray is one of my favorites from this collection.

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  83. My favorite print is wildflowers Grey/Multi.

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  84. My favorite print is Wildflowers Grey/Multi! I also really like the "bugs".
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

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  85. Follow you on Instagram: @minibea123.
    nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

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  86. Thanks for the great tutorial. Definitely saving this one. My favorite is Wildflowers in grey. grinnie1961 at gmail dot com

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  87. I follow on Bloglovin. grinnie1961 at gmail dot com

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  88. Wildflowers white/multi is my favorite. -- soparkaveataoldotcom

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  89. I follow your blog by email. -- soparkaveataoldotcom

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  90. I love the Wildflowers Grey Multi

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  91. I like the bugs in all three color ways.

    anndunn24(at)gmail.com

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  92. My favorite is WILDFLOWERS WHITE/MULTI, but I love them all!

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  93. Being a knitter I love the lace flower print!!

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  94. I like the crochet lace w the grey backround

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  95. I follow your blog and Instagram =) love the pocket project! I need one by my desk. Thanks.

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  96. My favorite fabrics are the crochet patterns. Takes me back to my handmade roots.

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  97. My favorite is Garden Path Gray, although all of the colors are wonderful.
    Thanks for the giveaway. C_dragon at earthlink.net

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  98. Very fun and functional! Congrats on another finish.

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  99. Such a great wall hanging-a perfect place to store file folders and patterns! My favorite fabric is the Wildflowers on grey/multi.I love really bright colors against a dark background.

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  100. I love it all ~ Impossible to pick a favorite :-) I found you through Crazy Mom quilts!

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