Independence Day Bundle - Keepsake Kit

Some projects are made to be used and washed. Others are made to be kept — passed down, signed, and stored with care for the next generation. The Keepsake Kit brings together nine tools built for exactly that kind of project: cutting accurately, marking and signing your work, pressing crisp seams, and storing the finished piece safely for years to come.

The Seam Guide Ruler and 60mm Rotary Cutter handle the precision work — long straight cuts and exact seam allowances for blocks that fit together perfectly. The XL Sewing Clips and Long Flower Pins hold layers securely through piecing and binding without a single pin hole in delicate or vintage fabric. The Wool Pressing Mat presses every seam crisp and flat. And when the piece is finished, the "Handmade By" Fabric Stamp and Permanent Ink Pad let you sign and date it directly onto the fabric — a permanent mark of who made it and when — before it's folded away into the Lavender Quilt Storage Bag for safekeeping.

A project worth keeping deserves to be made, marked, and stored properly. This is the kit for that.

Why You'll Love It

• Cut with Confidence on Long, Important Seams — The 60mm Rotary Cutter is Madam Sew's largest blade, built for long straight cuts and multiple fabric layers — ideal for the wide strips and big blocks that go into a quilt meant to last. The Seam Guide Ruler sets your exact allowance before you make a single cut.
• Sign Your Work, Permanently — The "Handmade By" Fabric Stamp with the Permanent Ink Pad lets you stamp your name and the date directly onto the fabric — heat-set with an iron for a permanent mark. Years from now, whoever holds this piece will know exactly who made it.
• Hold Every Layer Without a Single Pin Hole — The XL Sewing Clips open to ¾" and hold thick layers, batting, and binding securely. The Long Flower Pins' large flat heads make them easy to see and grab on a big project, and their fine 0.7mm shaft slides cleanly through fabric and batting without leaving snags — both essential for handling a keepsake-quality piece with care.
• Press Every Seam Crisp, From Both Sides — The 100% New Zealand wool Pressing Mat absorbs and radiates heat through both sides of the fabric, setting every seam flatter and crisper than a standard ironing board — exactly the kind of finish a project built to last deserves.
• Store It Properly When It's Finished — The Lavender Quilt Storage Bag protects the finished piece from dust, pests, and light with a breathable, zero-odor material and a transparent front panel so you can identify it at a glance — for as many years as it stays safely folded away.

1. Seam Guide Ruler + Magnetic Seam Guide 

• Ruler: 5½"×2½", fluorescent yellow-green acrylic, 16 holes (⅛"–2"), ¼" pivot cross, 45° trim line
• Magnetic Guide: Steel ~½"×2"; attaches to metal needle plate; requires 1.5" flat metal surface

2. Rotary Cutter — 60mm 

• Blade size: 60mm — Madam Sew's largest, best for long straight cuts, wide strips, and multiple fabric layers (up to 6 layers of quilting cotton)
• Material: Tungsten steel blade + plastic loop handle
• Length: 7⅝ inches
• Features: Symmetrical ergonomic handle for right- or left-handed use; sliding blade guard; hanging hole in handle
• Use: Long straight cuts, wide strips, batting, thick fabrics like corduroy, trimming finished quilted projects
  

3. Large Sewing Clips — 25-pack 

• Quantity: 25 clips per box
• Dimensions: 2¼" long × ½" wide; opens to ¾"
• Material: Plastic body + steel spring (contains nickel)
• Features: Raised round teeth for firm grip; flat base for smooth feeding under the presser foot; seam allowance markings at 0.20" (5mm), 0.25" (7mm), 0.40" (10mm), 0.60" (15mm), 0.80" (20mm), 1" (25mm)
• Use: Holding multiple fabric layers, batting, binding, vinyl, and leather without pin holes

4. Wool Pressing Mat 17"×13½" 

• Material: 100% natural felted New Zealand wool
• Properties: Naturally fire-resistant; absorbs and radiates heat from both sides of the fabric for crisper, flatter seams
• Includes: Transparent vinyl storage pouch with snap closure

5. White Chalk Marker (A1A-CMP-White)

• Colour: White — high visibility on dark and deep-coloured fabrics
• Technology: Dosing wheel distributes chalk evenly; refillable cartridge
• Suitable fabrics: Cotton, knit, jersey, synthetic fibres, suede, leather (not silk or nylon)
• Removal: Rubbing, damp cloth, or water

6. Quilt Storage Bag — Lavender, Standard Size 

• Size: 22"L × 15"W × 8"H
• Colour: Lavender (light purple, Pantone 256U)
• Capacity: Fits approximately two double quilts
• Features: Transparent front panel, strong double zipper, two heavy-duty handles, breathable material, zero odour, foldable for compact storage

7. "Handmade By" Fabric Stamp 

• Size: 3"×4" wood and rubber stamp
• Design: Permanent ink stamp with space for name and date
• Use: Personalising and signing finished projects

8. Permanent Fabric Ink Pad — Brick Red 

• Size: 4.75"×3"
• Colour: Brick red
• Properties: Heat-settable; permanent after ironing
• Works on: Cotton, linen

9. Long Flower Pins — 200-pack

• Quantity: 200 pins per transparent storage box
• Colours: 7 bright colours — white, yellow, blue, green, red, orange, purple
• Shaft: 1¾" long, stainless steel, 0.7mm thick
• Features: Flat flower head for easy grip and visibility; flat top allows a ruler or tape measure to sit flush over the pin; all-purpose sharp point
• Use: Pinning medium to heavy weight and sturdy fabrics, loosely woven fabrics, lace, eyelet, multiple layers, batting

1. Set your seam allowance and cut your fabric. Use the Seam Guide Ruler to set the needle position for your chosen seam allowance, then lock the Magnetic Seam Guide for the session. Cut your strips and blocks with the 60mm Rotary Cutter — its large blade makes quick, clean work of long straight cuts and multiple folded layers.
2. Pin and clip your layers securely. Use the Long Flower Pins for piecing and aligning blocks, layers, or seams — their flat heads stay visible and easy to grab on a large project. Switch to the XL Sewing Clips for binding, thick seams, or any layer too heavy or delicate for pins.
3. Mark with the white chalk marker as needed. Roll the dosing wheel over the fabric to mark quilting lines, placement guides, or pattern notches. Always test removal on a scrap first.
4. Press every seam on the wool mat. Place pieced sections on the Wool Pressing Mat and press with a hot iron — the dense wool radiates heat from both sides of the fabric for a crisp, flat finish.
5. Sign and date your finished piece. Press the "Handmade By" Fabric Stamp firmly onto the Permanent Ink Pad, then stamp a corner or label area of the finished project. Write the name and date in the designated space. Heat-set with a hot iron to make the mark permanent.
6. Store your finished keepsake. Once complete and fully dry, fold the project carefully and place it inside the Lavender Quilt Storage Bag. Use the transparent front panel to identify it at a glance for years to come.