I am excited to say that two of my patterns, The Play, Then Store Away Mat + Tote and Cozy Cakes Backpack are featured today through May 18, 2020 in the Totes and Toys Bundle on Pattern Chest! Mine are just a few in an awesome collection of nine digital .PDF patterns that let you create your own totes, bags,…
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Seat Belt Rose Tutorial
Roses made of seat belts – YUMMY! Who would have thought of that? I probably should have, considering I am surrounded by rolls of seat belts every day! But it wasn’t until Anastasiya Podunovich from Alaska sent me the following photos that I was introduced to the idea. Anastasiya is a great craftsperson and sells seat belt roses and other handmade…
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A new “first” for me!
There are many exciting “firsts” when you are a pattern designer: the first sale of new pattern, the first photo from a bag being tested, the first time see your pattern in a store for sale. Yesterday, I had another first and it was just as great! The spring edition of Quilts and More magazine has hit the shelves and…
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Come play!
This month The Bag Maker’s Club is hosting a sew along for The Layla Bag – January 23rd-26th! Anyone can join in and we’d love to have you! The sew along will take place in a Facebook Group just click the link and request admission: www.facebook.com/groups/LaylaSewALong/ Right now you can grab the pdf Layla pattern 20% off (use code: laylasewalong)…
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Tutorial: How to make a Bell Cap Tassel with Seat Belt Webbing
Hi there! This is a tutorial on how to make a Bell Cap Tassel for the Market Tote. The tassels kits can be ordered right along with your Market Tote Kit (you will see the option pop up as you order), or they can be ordered individually here. DOWNLOAD THESE INSTRUCTIONS Tutorials for the other styles of tassel kits can be found at these links:…
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