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Our 7th Annual Summer Sizzler Warehouse Sale is almost here!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
9-11am – Resellers only
11am-3pm – Open to the public
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If you’ve ever toted around a baby in one of the infant car seat/carriers then you know they are not made for the parent’s comfort. Ashley from Make It and Love It has a solution for that, with an easy-to-make … Read More...
If you’ve ever toted around a baby in one of the infant car seat/carriers then you know they are not made for the parent’s comfort. Ashley from Make It and Love It has a solution for that, with an easy-to-make padded…
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make a fabulous pleated bag. This is such a versatile purse design! You can make it with bright, mod florals or tweedy suitings, or anything in between. I daresay that it would be…
Calli from Make It Do created these messenger school bags for her daughters. What a cool bag for carrying books and papers!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Make It Do]
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Calli from Make It Do created these messenger school bags for her daughters. What a cool bag for carrying books and papers!! She shares a tutorial showing how to make them. Go to the tutorial.
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Start the season browsing the most unique locally made handmade goods the NY Metro and Hudson Valley have to offer, complete with goodie bags and tasty treats. Join the {NewNew} York Etsy Street Team in Beacon, NY on September 12…
Bethany from A Wednesday Afternoon shows how to make this diaper and wipes pocket. This useful pouch can be stashed in a diaper bag, or carried alone after the child is old enough that you’re no longer carrying the big … Read More...
image by My Favorite Things and Joanna B.
Looking for a quick but pretty way to package up some gifts? Well check out this fun new Gifty Girl kit from My Favorite Things, it includes die cut tote boxes, ribbon, brads, cardstock…
Looking for a quick but pretty way to package up some gifts? Well check out this fun new Gifty Girl kit from My Favorite Things, it includes die cut tote boxes, ribbon, brads, cardstock and an exclusive clear stamp set. … Read More...
Made by Petchy created this messenger laptop bag to carry her new computer. The simple lines allow you to show off your favorite fabric. Get the how-to for making one of your own.
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Made by Petchy created this messenger laptop bag to carry her new computer. The simple lines allow you to show off your favorite fabric. Get the how-to for making one of your own.
[photo from Made by Petchy]
My Longest Year shares a tutorial for a “booty bag” – a bag made out of the top part of a pair of pants. In her example she uses a pair of wool slacks, but you could make cute booty bags…
Perfect for quickie knitting.
Perfect for that one skein that has lost it’s mate.
Perfect for gift giving.
And now it can be yours! One Ball Knits – Purses by Fatema, Khadija, and Hajera Habibur-Rahman. This book features handbags, totes, … Read More...
Perfect for quickie knitting.
Perfect for that one skein that has lost it’s mate.
Perfect for gift giving.
And now it can be yours! One Ball Knits – Purses by Fatema, Khadija, and Hajera Habibur-Rahman. This book features handbags, totes, clutches, satchels, and…
When your sewing project needs that extra bit of structure and stability, buckram interfacing can be a real game-changer. Whether you’re working on a hat, a bag, or even curtain headers, the addition of buckram can make all the difference … Read More...
Joan from Nini Makes tells how to make a large monogram out of buttons. She shows beautiful examples of button monograms on a pillow and on a book cover. This would also look great on the front of a large tote. …
Lorrie from Fabric, Paper, Thread shows how she made this summer handbag with wooden handles. The large size (9″x12″) allows you to carry everything you need for a summer day at the park or by the pool, and the side pockets…
The next time you give a gift, don’t use a paper gift sack that gets worn out and thrown away. Instead, make the wrapping part of the gift. Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this Charmed Gift Bag that’s … Read More...
The next time you give a gift, don’t use a paper gift sack that gets worn out and thrown away. Instead, make the wrapping part of the gift. Moda Bake Shop shows how to make this Charmed Gift Bag that’s so…