Game Day Cuddle® Projects to Show Team Spirit!

Game Day Cuddle® Projects by Cuddle® Ambassadors Tammy Campa, Linda White, Linda Lingner, Susan Hastings, Lisa Lueck and Jackie Hillman.

The Big Game is just around the corner! Whether you're hosting a small gathering or watching with your closest family, there's no better way to celebrate than by adding a personal, handmade touch to your Game Day setup. With Cuddle® minky fabric, you can show off your team spirit in style while enjoying the unmatched softness and comfort you love.

From cuddly stuffies in your team’s colors to vibrant infinity scarves and even a football field-inspired table runner, Cuddle® projects bring creativity and joy to every corner of your celebration. Whether you're a seasoned sewing pro or just getting started, these simple and fun projects will inspire you to cheer for your team with handmade flair.

Are you ready to create cozy, game-ready vibes? Get inspired with these easy-to-sew Cuddle® projects that are sure to be fan favorites!

Self-Binding Blanket and Cuddle® Football Stuffie

Sewing by Cuddle® Ambassador Tamara Campa

Self-Binding Blanket Fabrics:

• C3 Red - Front background
• Luxe Hide Royal - Backing (including self-binding)
• C3 Brown - Football applique
• C3 Snow - Football stripes applique
• C3 Sterling - Lettering applique

Other Details:

• Machine embroidery edge-to-edge quilting design with footballs and stars
• Machine embroidery appliqué football design
• Machine embroidery appliqué font
• White and brown embroidery thread for machine embroidered outlines on appliqué pieces
• 100% Polyester low-loft batting

Football Stuffie Fabrics:

• C3 Brown - Football appliqué
• C3 Snow - Football stripes appliqué

Other Details:

• Used the same machine embroidery football appliqué file, with modifications to add the other side of brown fabric and to leave a gap for a turning/stuffing hole
• White embroidery thread for machine embroidery outlines on stripes

Teddy Bear

Fabrics:

• Luxe Heather Quartz - main body
• C3 Simply Taupe - Inner ears and muzzle
• C3 Black - Nose

Other Details:

• Pattern - Raindrop Ragdoll Bear by Rustic Horseshoe 
• Safety Eyes

How to Sew a Self-Binding Blanket Using Cuddle® Minky

Lion Stuffie

Sewn by Cuddle® Ambassador Jackie Hillman

This little lion is feeling blue - looks like him and his other lion friends didn't make it to the big game this year. But don't worry—there’s always next season to roar even louder! 

Made with love (and Cuddle® fabric), this soft and snuggly mascot is the perfect game day companion. Whether you're cheering from the stands or crafting from home, Cuddle® fabric brings extra comfort and creativity to all your projects.

Credit to our talented maker and Cuddle® ambassador, Jackie Hillman!

Pattern: Funky Friends Factory Larry the Lion
Main body fabric: Luxe Cuddle Hide in Royal
Mane: Dreamy Fur in Royal
Nose: C3 in black
Cheeks, Chin and inside of Ears: C3 in Graphite

 

Quilted Satin "KC" Self-Binding Baby Blanket & Strip Quilt

Sewing and quilting by Cuddle® Ambassador Susan Hastings

 

 

 

One of the teams playing in this year's big game has this eye-catching color combo: Red, yellow and black! The talented Susan Hastings quilted a variety of game-day themed shapes throughout this blanket. Cuddle® is an awesome choice for quilters, and the way the shapes show up on this C3 and satin is striking and unique. Quilting on Cuddle® adds an extra touch of personalization that makes your projects as special as they are cozy!  Cuddle® up on the couch and enjoy the game with a custom quilted Satin/C3 KC Self-binding Baby Blanket and Strip Quilt. 

 

Fabrics used: C3, Silky Satin Solid red and Luxe Cuddle®. 

Pattern: Free Shannon Fabrics self-binding blanket pattern

Sewing and quilting by Susan Hastings

 

 

 

 Quilted Football Field Themed Table Runner/Tote Bag

Sewn by Cuddle® Ambassador Lisa Lueck

 

 

• Fabrics used: C390 Kelly & Luxe Cuddle® for trim
• Quilting Design Pattern: Sweet Dreams Quilt Studio

Get ready for the big game with a Football Tote Bag! The quilting pattern for a Football Table Runner can be found at Sweet Dreams Quilt Studio.

I had some C390 on hand in Kelly. The original design measures 40” x 18”. I made a couple of runners with the C390 and Quilters Dream Batting Poly Batting and then finished with binding. I thought how cute it would be to make a Tote Bag. I couldn’t find a simple pattern, so I just made one up that I would like to share. I reduced the design to 34 ½” x 15 ½” to make a smaller tote. Finished size 15 ½” tall, 14” wide and depth of 4 ½”.

Supplies Used

• Longarm Quilting Machine
• Quilting Thread
• Sewing Machine                                                                                   
• Design from Sweet Dreams
• C390 – 2/3 yard (Cut scraps – 1 ¾” strips)                   
• Soft and Stable by Annie 45” x 24”
• Luxe Cuddle® Marble Chocolate 3” strip                       
• Quilting and Sewing Polyester Thread
• 2 yards of 1” Webbing for handles                                       
• Clips
• Cutting Mat and Rotary Cutter

How to Make the Football Field Inspired Table Runner/Tote Bag

Cut the C390 in half widthwise (45” x 24”). Attach the 45” cut edge to the leader (face down), making sure the nap comes towards you. Put the piece of Soft and Stable on top of backing. Place the other piece of the Cuddle® face up with nap coming towards you. Baste at the top. Quilt the top with the football design. Note: There will be lots of thread cuts where you will need to pull up your bobbin.

Once design is completed trim top and sides to 1” of stitched line making careful that the top nap is coming down before cutting. Note: the quilted piece would be reversible if it was cotton, but the nap makes it directional. The bottom will be trimmed to 2” of the stitched line (Picture 1.) Zig Zag on all four edges (5.0mm stitch length and width). This will keep the Cuddle® edges nice and help reduce some of the bulk.

Fold the field in half with the right sides together and the end zones matching (Picture 2) Sew ½” seam. I finish the seam with scrap pieces of the C390 cut into strips of 1 ¾”. Sew one side and flip to the other side and attach it with a zig zag stitch (Picture 3). Finishing seams is optional, but I like the look of finished edges.

Clip the bottom right sides together and sew ½” seam allowance. Box the bottom of the bag by marking a box of 2” at the bottom and 2” from the side (Picture 4). Cut the box out. Add Strip to finish the bottom edge as you did on the side. Fold the box out together and sew then add binding to finish.

Cut the webbing in half to make 2 – 1-yard handles. Clip the webbing 2 ½” on either side of the center. Make sure the straps are not twisted. Attach on the inside of the bag using an X to reinforce the straps (Picture 5).

Note: you can make to the Football at 50 yard if you put the seam at the back of the tote as opposed to the side.

Team Spirit Infinity Scarf

Sewn by Cuddle® Ambassador Linda White

Show whose side you're on while tailgating or at a watch party by wearing this luxurious Shannon Fabrics Team Spirit Infinity Scarf. Choose your favorite Luxe Cuddle in your team's colors and whip up a batch of scarves. With one yard each of 2 colors, you can make five of these incredible infinity scarves.

Pictured here are Luxe Cuddle® Glacier Alloy and Royal.