Bonus Bee Day Class Inspiration Part 2: Make SWEET Cards and Tags (+ Bonus Tim Holtz Fabric Idea!!)
Hey friends! We’re back—just like we promised—with FOUR stunning brand-new ideas from the fabulous Nichol Spohr, all featuring our 2025 Bee Day Class Kit!
Even better? There’s a FREE Virtual Class that just dropped yesterday, and it’s packed with inspiration to help you get the most out of your kit! (if you missed our LIVE virtual class yesterday, click or tap HERE to rewatch all the FUN!)
Didn’t snag the full kit? No problem! Many of the goodies are available to purchase individually, so you can mix, match, and grab your faves.
Don’t miss the video below—it’s bursting with crafty magic!
WATCH THE VIDEO:
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But, WAIT…. there’s MORE!!!
Nichol was SO inspired by this sweet theme that she made an adorable storage post with NEW Tim Holtz Fabrics! Read on to learn more and to get the pattern for this design free, click or tap here.
Prepare Fabric
- Spray all fabric with spray starch and allow to hang dry. (I like to starch my fabric for increased piecing precision).
- Cut Yellow Bundle, Neutral Bundle, and Onyx fabric according to Bee Block instructions.
- Additonal cut Onyx fabric:
- 2 – 2” x 12” Onyx fabric strips (for sides of block)
- 1 – 2 1/2” x 12” Onyx fabric strip (above zipper)
- 1 – 12” x 15” Onyx fabrric (for back of back)
Lining fabric:
2 – 12” x 15” lining fabric
Stabilizer:
Cut 2 Soft & Stable pieces to 12” x 15”.
Piece the bee block according to the pattern instructions.
Sew one 2” x 12” Onyx strip to the left side of the block and sew the second strip to the right side. (They may be slightly longer than the block. That is on purpose. Square up the top of the block and then sew the 2 1/2” x 12” strip to the top. This, too, will be a little longer than the block. You can square up now if desired or wait until quilting is finished.
Quilting
- Layer the quilt block on top one of the 12” x 15” Soft & Stable pieces and finish with a lining piece. The soft & stable will be in between the front and front lining of bag. Quilt as desired. I quilted a cross hatch pattern 1” apart.
- Once quilted I trimmed the bag to measure 11” wide. I trimmed a 2 1/2” strip from the top of the bag. (Don’t trim the rest of the bag yet.)
- For the back of the bag, layer the 12” x 15” Onyx fabric, Soft & Stable, and other lining panel the same as for the front. Quilt as desired.
Attach zipper:
- Attach the zipper to the bottom front panel by stitching right sides together. Fold the zipper/panel down and top stitch close to the seam to help hold the zipper down and give a nice finished look.
- Attach the zipper to the top of the panel in the same way. Make sure your zipper pull/pulls are in the center of the bag and trim down the bag front so that it measures approximately 11” x 14 1/2”. Your bag might be slightly smaller/larger based on quilting.
Finishing:
- Measure the front of your bag once the zipper is attached. Mine measured 11” x 14 1/2”.
- Trim the background to the same size.
- Add label. (Now is a good time to add a label to the back or a woven label to the seam allowance if using.)
- Place the panels right sides together and sew around the bag. Make sure and leave the zipper open a bit so that you can turn the bag right side out.
- Serge or zigzag stitch the seams and turn bag right side out. Give it a good press and adorn with a cute Honeycomb Shaker Tag! Keep your Bee Day Kit components or other ongoing projects in your adorable bee-themed project bag!
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Additional supplies needed:
- White or beige neutral fabric for inside lining of bag
- Soft & Stable Foam Stabilizer
- 12” or longer zipper
- Coordinating Thread
- Sewing machine with a walking foot
- Needle & Embroidery Floss
- Optional: iron on label, spray starch
Thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks to Nichol for being our guest! We hope you enjoyed this BONUS inspiration with our Bee Day kit!
These are fantastic – Nichol is amazing