Welcome Blog Hoppers to Inflorescence Designs! I am so joyful you are here! Thank you again to Carla from Creatin in the Sticks for hosting.
If you visited my blog for the “Salt and Sand” hop last month you may remember my story about wanting to create a wall quilt for my kitchen. Well the quilt I created for my wall just screams “In the Kitchen.”
I created this quilt and the associated patterns when I couldn’t find any patterns to help create what I envisioned. This is the quilt that started me on my blogging/quilting/pattern making journey.
However, I knew I wanted to make something new for this hop. But what to make was still the question of the day. That all changed when I found out that I was chosen to be a designer for Crafters Edge. I started looking at their dies and two stood out to me straight away. The circle and flower dies. I saw how they would play well together to create one of my favorite treats…DONUTS!
Once I got my machine, I got straight to work. I made for you today several things. I really like to get the most out of the tools that I use so I created several items using the Crafters Edge dies shown below. I hope you enjoy my delicious kitchen creations.
Here are the dies I used for this project. All the dies and the Crossover II Machine can be found here.
I also created a donut pot holder! For this project, I used the same 1 1/2″ circle die for the center, 6″ circle for the main donut and the scallop die for the icing. The potholder measures 9″ square. Again, if you would like a full photo tutorial please let me know in the comments!
But here is my favorite part….I made donut pincushions! Or if you are my children, donut play food for their kitchen!
Donut Pincushion Tutorial
Supplies:
- Assorted craft felt
- Crafters Edge Crossover II machine
- Crafters Edge Cutting Dies (dies listed above and the sizes below)
- Sewing machine and related supplies
- General Sewing Notions: thread, scissors, sewing needles etc.
- Supplies for decorating: beads, embroidery floss etc.
- Fiber Fill Stuffing
Crafters Edge dies used. 
For the donut you will used the 5 1/2″ circle die with the flower center die. I cut 2 layers at a time here so my donut centers would match. 
Place the clear plate on top and send through the Crossover II. 
The icing uses the 4″ flower die with the 1 1/2″ circle die in the center. 
All your pieces cut. 
Applique your icing onto one side of your donut. I used my blanket stitch here but a simple straight stitch works well too since you are using felt. 
Embellish any way you like. Here I simply used embroidery floss to make sprinkles. The skies the limit when it comes to decorating your donuts. 
Place right sides together, matching the inner circle and outer edges. 
If you didn’t put the center circle “exactly” in the middle of the outer circle when cutting, you will have to rotate one of the donut sides till you match them up. 
Using a scant 1/4″ seam, sew the outer edged of the donut together. I like to use my 1/4″ foot so I have a nice guide. 
Outer edge all sewn. 
Turn your donut right side out through the middle hole opening. Using coordinating thread, sew the center hole closed using a whip stitch and stuff with filling as you go. 
Finished! My chocolate donut is using small pins as sprinkles! 
Yummy!
But just like real donuts…..it’s hard to just eat (make) one… two… or even three…
They are deliciously simple, and fun to make. The Crafters Edge dies and Crossover II cutting machine made this project so simple that I just couldn’t stop!
Luckily they are a ZERO calorie indulgence!
SAVE THOSES CENTER CIRCLES!
In an upcoming blog post I will show you what you can do with those cute little circle scraps!
GIVEAWAY! CLOSED
Leave a comment and you will be entered to win a donut pincushion for you to enjoy! The winner will be announced April 27, 2021. Make sure to check back to see if you won. I will respond to your comment if I don’t have an email if you won.
Here are the other Blogs presenting their delicious In the Kitchen Stitchin’ Creations today!
Tuesday, April 20th
Life in the Scrapatch
Inflorescence (You are Here!)
Happy Sewing!
Starting to bloom by choosing JOY ~ Julia
About Crafter’s Edge™
“Crafter’s Edge™ was founded in 2016 as a sister company of Dies Direct and parent company of PMA Photometals, Inc. which has been in operation since 1982. We offer unique and innovative fabric cutting and crafting dies, called Fab Dies, all manufactured in the United States, as well as a number of crafting tools and supplies.
Today we are the largest metal etched die manufacturer in North America with retailers and distributors worldwide. Crafter’s Edge™ dies share a number of key qualities and benefits resulting in high quality products proudly made in America. This is possible due to our ability to continually develop new and innovative designs, and handle product development and manufacturing from concept to creation. Our Fab Dies are developed with purpose and passion in order to provide crafters and quilters with the best possible experience, enjoy the best product quality and longevity, and have a wide selection of detailed, effective and dynamic designs to choose from.” –Taken from Crafters Edge Website.
What great projects! I love your donut mug rugs, and those wonderful pincushions! Thanks for the tutorial too.
I was fortunate enough to win one of the adorable donut pincushions, which I just received in the mail. It’s wonderful, thanks so much!
So much fun! I love your quilt and your donut mug rugs and the pincushions are fabulous. So great that you’ve created something unexpected with the flower and circle dies.
Thank you! I love food and I see a lot of “food” designs when I am looking at things. This isn’t my only food design for Crafters Edge lol. I have a “few” more…….
I love the donuts! A fun project and those pincushions are lovely.
Your donuts are way toooo sweet ;-} so glad that they are calorie free. I would love a chance to win one.
Those donuts are adorable!!
Hi, Julia, Congratulations on your affiliation with Crafter’s Edge! I’d say you put their products to work in a terrific way! Such a cute idea – pincushion or play food! It’s fun to meet new friends through this hop. I look forward to seeing more of your fun projects and designs!
Deonn, Thank you! I have very much enjoyed the blog hops I have participated in. It is fun to be able to share with others who have similar interests and virtually meet new people.
Oh my gosh, Julia, these are incredible! I LOVE donuts and I am going to have to make some of these pincushions (I don’t have the circle dies yet but they are on my list)!!! I plan to make some pincushions with the flower die, though, and I’ll see how that goes. Ok, the rest of your projects are very cool too. All things donut, right? Love the quilt you made too!
Carol, the circle dies are amazing! I have several projects that include them. The best part was being able to layer them to get the concentric circles to create the donuts. I look forward to seeing your flower die pincushion.
The breakfast food quilts are wonderful. The donut mug rugs are too but my favorite is the no calorie donut pincushions. They look delicious and can be customized to the recipient. Great post for my morning of clouds and pending rain.
Gretchen, thank you! Hope your days get sunnier soon! I agree that the donuts are so customizable to the recipient. My children have already requested what “flavors” they want lol.
What cute mug rugs you designed. But, oh my gosh, the donuts are so adorable! And versatile as your children have shown. I chuckled when I saw the entire backer’s selection of donuts. I know how it goes when you have so much fun making something that you just can’t stop.
I made so many not only because they are so easy, but I always want to be in my art room sewing but due to watching children in my home I cannot. This project allowed me to bring the sewing wherever I went once I got to certain parts of the process. I also like the children to see me working with my hands vs watching tv or being on the computer or phone.
your projects are all wonderful. what fun doughnuts. thanks for the give a way. have a wonderful week
Great projects, Julia!! Those donuts look good enough to eat!! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness, Julia, these are adorable! I can see why they would become addictive even if they can’t be eaten. You rocked the kitchen blog hop and the Crafter’s Edge dies…love it! Thank you for sharing these yummies.
Thank you Carol! When I saw the sign ups for the Kitchen Blog hop posted I knew I had to get on board. I see a lot of “food” designs in simple shapes. And this post will not be my only food post for Crafters Edge lol. I have a “few” more lol!
Oh my goodness, your donuts looks absolutely delicious. What a great way to use those Crafter’s Edge dies. I “LOVE” the donut pincushion! What a fun addition to any sewing room. And calorie free!
LOL!!
Very cute! Thank you for showing how you made these pretty, calorie free donuts … 🙂 Pat
What adorable kitchen things you’ve made! I love the wall-hanging – it’s so perfect for your kitchen. And the pincushions are amazing. Looks like you had fun with these designs!
How fun to have a cutting machine! Love the size of the mug rugs! Gotta have room for a treat!
The mug rugs and donut pincushions are cute and fun!
Lovely mug rug and pincushions! Thanks so much for the tutorial!
Oh I just love those donuts…You did such a great job making them all so tantalizing! Thanks for sharing the awesome giveaway too!
What an adorable project! I love the donuts!!
Those doughnut pincushions are the best. My one grand arranges all my pins in the pincushions each time she comes; she’d be overjoyed with one of these. THEY do look good enough to eat
What sweet pin cushions. And mug mats too. Sew many fun ideas are being shared. Thank you for sharing yours. In stitches
Annette
All adorable projects. I really love those donut pin cushions, thank you for the tutorial.
Love your kitchen wall hanging and your donut projects are adorable. Love the pin cushions.
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Julia you do have some fun projects. I love the quilt, mug rugs and those donuts are just the best! Congrats on the Crafters Edge Designer appointment.
What lovely little mug rugs. Thanks for the tutorial on donuts.
Donuts!!!!! Yay! Such a fun addition the Stitchin’ in the Kitchen Hop. They just make me smile. Thanks for hopping with us!
Thanks for sharing your projects! Love those donut pincushions.
Your donut pincushions and mug rugs look very yummy!!! Sew cute! Thanks for sharing!
These are the best kind of donuts! I love your projects so very sweet.
Your kitchen quilt is fabulous! Love the bacon, and pancakes. But your donuts are fabulous, from the girl who makes donuts almost daily as a baker.
Donut Pin Cushion?!? Yes, please. I’ll take a dozen!!! Love those mug rugs, too.
Those donuts are adorable! What a creative use of the Crafters Edge dies too.
Love your donuts, they look good enough to eat.