Check out this new project from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs! Janet says,
… Read More...A must for ever person that sews; either for themselves or to give as a gift. The tote bag is lined and the front has
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Check out this new project from Janet M. Davies of JMD Designs! Janet says,
… Read More...A must for ever person that sews; either for themselves or to give as a gift. The tote bag is lined and the front has
by jd wolfe
We all like purses, especially those ‘tweens who are defining who they are and developing their own style. Some have more fashion sense than others. Since most of us enjoy crocheting things for the young ones in our lives, I’ve … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sara from Sew Sweetness shares a tutorial over at the Free Spirit Fabrics blog showing how to make her Hot Mess Casserole Carrier. It’s insulated to keep your food warm, and it’s big enough to hold a 13″ x 9″ … Read More...
Check out this new free ebook from Interweave: Learn How to Make Woven Bags with 4 Woven Bag Projects. The site says,
… Read More...Handmade bags and totes require only a small amount of fabric, are easy to weave, require minimal
by Anne Weaver
How awesome is this book bag? So modern, so colorful! The word “books” is reverse appliqued on to the front of a tote bag. Cherie from You and Mie made it, and she shares a tutorial showing how. She uses … Read More...
The minute I saw the tote Sweet C’s Designs made I knew I wanted one. If you’re like me and big books are a large part of your life, then head on over and check out the post where you … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a crayon and coloring book. It carries like a tote bag, but opens up to show a row of small pockets for markers and several larger pockets for notebooks and coloring … Read More...
Stitch this sweet little leaf for a perfect fall project. Add it to a bookmark, tote bag, small gift or whatever else you can dream up. This chart is free from Cross Me Not. Get the free project.
by Anne Weaver
Sara Lawsom from Sew Sweetness guest blogs in the Purse Week series at A Lemon Squeezy Home with a tutorial showing how to make her Sawyer Bag. It’s a boxy tote with fabric straps that wrap around the bottom of … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sew4Home shows how you can make this awesome tote bag accented with colorful ribbon. The body is made from felt, with a large flap covered in colorful ribbon. You’ll need an assortment of short pieces of ribbon, so I’d suggest … Read More...
Here’s another sewing project inspired by friendship. Jane of Buzzmills said she made this cutie from a Noodlehead pattern called 241 Tote. All to honor her “little big sister” in finishing school. Go HERE to learn more.
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by Anne Weaver
Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and Sew Set shares a free tutorial showing how to make an apple picking bag. (If apple picking isn’t on your calendar this season, it’s cute enough to carry around just because.) She used a … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Sew4Home shows how to make a bag to hold trick or treat loot. It has a long cross body strap for easy carrying. Safety lights are slipped around each of the straps. Get the how-to.
[photo from Sew4Home]
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by Anne Weaver
Sew4Home shows how to make a set of reusable shopping bags, plus a carrying case to keep them in. At just just 5″ x7 ” x 2″, the carrying case is easy to toss in your purse. Plus, it has … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Head over to the Coats & Clark Sewing Secrets blog to find out how to make this awesome little tote made out of woven zippers. Even the handles are made from zippers! Zippers are expensive if you buy them indivually … Read More...
Kelly Fletcher has just released issue 9 of The Stitch & Thimble! Yea! She says, “The projects include two embroidered hanging hearts, a compact tote in the guise of a book bag, a vintage-inspired apron in vibrant colours, a fun … Read More...
by jd wolfe
Looking for a fresh new block to crochet? This book will have it for you. Betty Barnden has created 75 delicious floral inspired blocks for us to play with! Fortunately, ‘block’ doesn’t mean square or even rectangle. There are hexagons, … Read More...
Are you need of some awesome embroidery to steam up your summer? UrbanThreads to the rescue! Their gorgeous new Steampunk Alchemy set would be perfect for working on some early Halloween projects. Or even a wizard theme party! I’m sure … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Boxy Messenger Bag. She made it roomy enough to hold her daughter’s dolls, softies, and other toys. I’m thinking this would also make a … Read More...
by Sarah White
Do you like Susan Bates needles
? If you like them on Facebook you could win a knit or crochet-themed prize package during the Power of Pink giveaway.
Two of their fans will be selected to win one of the … Read More...