The “Name My Pattern” Giveaway! My new pattern is almost ready for release but I still haven’t found the right name, so I thought it would be fun to have a contest to collect suggestions. This bag is just great for so many things – at the gym, pool, yoga or for dance. What one name can accomplish all that?…
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In my latest pattern, the Ellory Bag, there is an unusual item recommended as a stabilizer – craft foam! If you have kids, you probably have some craft foam even if you don’t realize it. Most of us see it in this form: These fun little shapes are for craft projects. Stores like Hobby Lobby, Joann and Walmart also carry sheets: I have found the…
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I’m excited to announce the newest pattern in the Cozy Nest line up! The Ellory Bag! She’s a little bit of retro and a whole lot of awesome! Especially if like to carry a ton of stuff in a compact bag! She has 3 spots where you can stash your stuff; with a large center compartment and 2 side pockets. All the pockets…
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Inspiration is a strange thing. It comes seemingly out of nowhere and never seems to be present when you try to make it happen – it just happens. Like last month when I decided to redecorate my kitchen and took off to the paint store. Now, I’ve seen paint chips a thousand times, in fact, I have painted some rooms in my…
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Hello! This tutorial will show you how to install a magnetic snap in any bag you are making. The magnetic snaps come in wide variety of sizes and shapes. Some even come in a little pouch that you can sew on – but that is a tutorial for another day! The type of snap I am showing in this tutorial has prongs on…
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