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Patchwork Fabric Tray

February 8, 2016 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

 

Patchwork Fabric Tray by A Spoonful of SugarLittle fabric trays are so useful for holding lots of odds and ends in your sewing room, or around your home. Last year I shared directions for making a Charm Square Fabric Tray and a Hexagon Fabric Tray. The Patchwork Fabric tray is made from 2.5 inches squares and is a fun scrap buster project.  With Valentines Day just around the corner, I have made this from my favourite red and pink scraps. You could make them for any holiday or for everyday use.

Patchwork Fabric Tray by A Spoonful of Sugar

I use the Lori Holt method of scrap organisation, and have a tub of 2.5 inch scraps all ready to go for small projects such as this. Alternatively you could use a mini charm pack/mini origami pack of 2.5 inch squares.

Patchwork Fabric Tray by A Spoonful of Sugar

For this project, you will need:

  • 9 squares, each measuring 2.5 x 2.5 inch (patchwork lining)
  • 6.5 inch square of white linen (tray exterior)
  • 6.5 inch square of cotton batting
  • red embroidery thread

It makes a fabric tray that measures 3.5 inch x 3.5 inches at its base, and is 1 1/4 inches high. (This is slightly larger than the Charm Square Fabric Tray).

Patchwork Fabric Tray by A Spoonful of Sugar

Firstly you will need to arrange the patchwork squares into three rows of 3 squares. Sew the squares into rows using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, and then sew the three rows together to form a 6 1/2 inch square. Layer the square on top of the fabric batting. Pin the layers together and then quilt as desired.

Patchwork Fabric Tray by A Spoonful of Sugar

Next follow the tutorial for the Charm Square Fabric Tray.  When you are marking out the square base on the bottom with your hera marker, make it 3 1/2 inches square (so that the sides measure 1 1/4 inches).

It is such a quick and easy project and is perfect for beginner sewists!

Patchwork Fabric Tray by A Spoonful of Sugar

Filed Under: Sewing Tutorials, Valentines Day Tagged With: fabric tray, sewing, zakka

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Comments

  1. Terry says

    February 9, 2016 at 12:57 am

    Cute little tray..love the fabrics you chose!! I make mine with snaps in the corners…this way I can store them flat (especially good for taking one or two along when you’re traveling).

    Reply
  2. Christina says

    February 9, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Very cute. thank you for the tutorial.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      February 16, 2016 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks Christina

      Reply
  3. Janis Patten says

    February 10, 2016 at 12:49 am

    I just love what you do. I would also like to comment on the classy photography you do. You have nailed it every time. Your photography is just beautiful, and all the elements flow together so nicely. Your designs are adorable, and fabrics are to die for. Congratulations, and thank you for so many wonderful ideas. Keep up the fabulous work!

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  4. Janice says

    February 11, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    Super cute. I think I may have to add another little fabric tray to my collection. They are rather addictive.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      February 14, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks Janice – I have quite a few in use around my sewing room.

      Lisa

      Reply
  5. Tine says

    February 15, 2016 at 3:07 am

    So cute!! I have been away from blogland for so long – now there are a lot of tutorials and ideas for me to try! Great fun!

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      February 16, 2016 at 9:15 pm

      Hi Tine – Great to hear from you! There is no shortage of inspiration around these days

      Reply
  6. Fred says

    March 31, 2016 at 1:50 am

    “make it 4 1/2 inches square (so that the sides measure 1 1/4 inches)” It doesn’t work for me. There is something wrong but I can’t find out what it is…

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    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      March 31, 2016 at 7:04 am

      Hi Fred – The patchwork fabric square should measure 6 inches after it has been sewn together with the exterior of the tray. The 4 1/2 inch square is centred and marked on the finished square to form the base. This means that the sides will measure 1 1/4 inch. (1 1/4 + 4 1/2 + 1 1/4 = 6 inches). You may need to read our original tutorial so this is clearer for you. Hope you can figure it out. Happy sewing, Lisa

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