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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hi there! This is a tutorial on how to make a Sleek Drop 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 […]
Hi there! This is a tutorial on how to make a Fold Over 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 INSTRUCTIONS Photo tutorials for the other tassel styles can be found […]
Hello! I am really excited to announce that I have (finally) added tassel kits to my shop! I think the addition of a tassel bring the whole look of the Market Tote to a whole other level and they are fun and easy to make. The tassel idea came from my amazing pattern tester, Nancy Spaulding. She […]
Hello! My name is Lisa and I’m thrilled to be guest blogging for Cozy Nest Designs! Sarah has been my dear friend for almost 15 years and she is so incredibly talented and creative! I’m so humbled to be able to write a blog post for her and to have the opportunity to make The […]
