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Purse Palooza :: Giveaway : Chris W. Designs

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This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here!

Today’s giveaway sponsor is Christine of Chris W Designs. Chris is a pattern designer that specializes in making bag patterns that teach YOU to make your own unique and professional looking bags. Chris’ patterns are all FULL of photo tutorials and well written instructions that will have you doing techniques you never thought you could do!

The lucky winner will win 5 PDF patterns of their choice from Chris’ pattern shop. Some patterns you can choose from include:

The Gizmo Garage, which is Chris’ latest pattern, is a lap top bag that comes in three sizes The Gizmo Garage comes in three sizes, with plenty of storage pockets to keep you organised! This spacious laptop bag boasts a front flap closing with a hook and D ring, hiding a large exterior slip pocket (perfect for paperwork) that has a smaller slip pocket and pen pocket inside. There are also two big pleated slip pockets, perfect for housing your laptop charger and cords. The main opening houses up to a 17” laptop in the larger version of the bag and up to a 15” laptop in the medium version and up to a 13” in the small version, however please refer to the sizing guide to help you choose the correct size for your laptop!
The Sugar & Spice Bag is not only roomy and functional, but has loads of storage space too! There are 4 exterior slip pockets and a main compartment that closes with a recessed zipper, which is super easy to make. Two pen pockets and 4 additional slip pockets inside complete the ensemble. Lots of wonderful piping, metal rings and shiny rivets give your bag that professional look. Your friends won’t believe you made it yourself!
Step out in style with the Eve Clutch.  Perfect for an evening out, as a wedding or bridesmaids clutch or make it in casual fabrics without the inset for a day out shopping with your friends! With a spacious main pocket, a zipper divider pocket, 4 card pockets, 2 slip pockets, a coin pocket PLUS a phone slip pocket under the flap you can keep everything organized, yet all nice and compact! Make as many or as few of the pockets as you need and  as fancy or casual as you like! The choice is YOURS!

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179 thoughts on “Purse Palooza :: Giveaway : Chris W. Designs

  1. DeniseMarie says:

    I’ve needed to make a laptop bag for a while now – it looks perfect!

  2. Claudia says:

    I would really love to make the Sugar and Spice bag! Thanks for the giveaway!

  3. Molly K says:

    I’m finishing a quilt top for my 10-month-old, and I’ll be planning a purse too 🙂

  4. Krista says:

    For this week….finish up a pattern I’m testing; possibly work on knit shirt; shop for more supplies! 🙂

    Christine’s patterns are FANTASTIC.

  5. Donna W says:

    I have 2 projects I am working on. One is a table runner for a class that I take. The other is a challenge quilt for a quilt guild retreat in November.

  6. I’m hoping to get around to some quilting. Maybe even sandwich a quilt and start quilting it! Crazy!

  7. Barbara says:

    I want to sew a few more Tula Pink’s City Sampler blocks and some postage stamp blocks.

  8. Kathleen C says:

    I’m going to go through my closet and get rid of old bags to make room for five new ones I’ll make!

  9. Elaina says:

    trying to finish binding a quilt for my 14 year old daughter and starting a purse for ME!!!

  10. I love making bags!

  11. I’m finishing one grandson’s Halloween costume and starting another! Then a Sew Together Bag that is already cut out!

  12. I’m in the process of making the Sugar & Spice bag…so cute! I will get it done someday!

  13. Catrin says:

    Unfortunately my plans for this week don’t include any sewing :0( Laundry, sorting and cleaning are going to have to take priority. BUT, next week……

  14. Mary says:

    I have a new t-shirt laid out & ready to cut. Maybe this afternoon!

  15. lesley says:

    unfortunately, no sewing on tap for me this week or probably for a few weeks…..i am in the middle of crocheting some christmas gifts and then some items for my etsy shop

  16. Sheryl Jeffery says:

    I love the Sugar & Spice bag! Finding things in my purse is always a search.

  17. Amber! says:

    Oh my gawd, that Sugar and Spice bag! That’s awesome!

    My sewing plans? Probably trying to finish up a cross-stitch piece.

  18. I am in the process of getting everything cutout to sew Chris’s Advanced City Slicker bag. I have some supplies to get before I can start, but hope to get to town (2 hours each way). I love Chris’s designs and would love to get more.

  19. linynp says:

    Love this polloza! Yiu all make great bags!!!!!!!!!!!! Sugar and spice is “sweet” 🙂

  20. Shayne says:

    Pillows for my new couch!! All paper pieced with our favorite video games!

  21. Myra says:

    I just finished a purse yesterday! I plan to work on Craftsy’s September Mystery Quilt in Birch Hill Farm fabrics by Joel Dewberry, along with other projects. I always have many going at once.

    Thanks for the giveaway. I’d like to make a more difficult purse with interior pockets.

    Myra~

  22. Paula says:

    I’ve been working on small zip pouches and wrist straps this week … and other odds and ends for birthday gifts …. and trying to make a list of things I have to get done for Christmas gifts! 😮

  23. Today I’m sewing a sweatshirtdress “FrauFannie” by schnittreif, Germany 🙂
    It’s very pretty!
    Liebe Grüße,
    Kathrin

  24. Diann Cornell says:

    I’m sewing curtains for an office, and embroidering a small fall decorations just because.

  25. Jennifer D says:

    I plan to get started on my BELIEVE circle of do.Good stitches blocks for October, finish hemming my sons pants, and then hopefully be able to finish up quilting and binding the quilt I’m making for my sister in law.

  26. I may work on 2 Halloween costumes. But I really would rather work on my nephew’s T-shirt quilt that my sister has requested. So who knows?! I’ll be sewing something, though, for sure. Thank you.

  27. tooheycohen says:

    Sewing plans are to finish up some kids’ quilts for a friend, who started them but got overwhelmed, so I’m finishing them. It’s fun to work with little kid fabrics again since mine are 16 and 19. Thanks for the giveaway!

  28. Lisa Marie says:

    I have a quilt top that I will finish piecing, and may start quilting it. Also, I’m making some potholders and pouches to donate to the “Santa shop” fundraiser at my nephews’ school.

  29. Barbara says:

    The Eve Clutch is a very sophisticated looking bag. My daughters would love it.

  30. Lisa Eck says:

    This week I’m planning to make a cell phone wallet with organizer. Thanks for the giveaway!

  31. Lettetia Elsasser says:

    I purchased the Sugar and Spice bag pattern and have cut out all of the pieces to begin sewing. I love the bag designs and hope I win my choice of patterns.

  32. Jordan L says:

    Oh my goodness…my plans for sewing this week…I have earrings from my Etsy page to finish and mail off, my sewing for my Fairy Tale Swap (mini), Ornaments to be made, Costumes to be made! I need more hours in a day!!!

  33. lovemyboxers says:

    Trying to finish a quilt but I always leave it to make more bags. If I win I’d never finish it..lol..but oh how happy I would be 🙂

  34. Holly says:

    I am cutting out interfacing and fabric for Noodlehead Envelope Clutch for gifts.

  35. Christina says:

    Thanks for the giveaway! Even though I don’t carry a laptop around I really like the look of the gizmo garage.

  36. Christina says:

    This week my goal is to finish my pillow for the Quilters mixology sew along!

  37. Audrey says:

    Finishing up a lap quilt and a baby quilt!

  38. Amy C says:

    I need to make 5 more plus blocks for my bee quilt then it will be a 5 x6 configuration. I love it!

  39. barbara woods says:

    working on quilts and making Christmas mugrugs

  40. Jessica F. says:

    The Sugar and Spice bag is so pretty. Thanks for the giveaway!

  41. Angela Maneth says:

    All of the bags are great. I plan on finishing a lap quilt for my mother for her birthday.

  42. Jessy Minney says:

    Unfortunately my sewing plans for the week are pretty limited. If I’m lucky, I may get to finish sewing together an apron I have cut out. Alas, dissertation and teaching are soaking up most of my time at the moment.

  43. Ellen says:

    I’d like to finish the burda 5953 finally! And I finished a wallet for my sister in law yesterday. She loved it! 🙂

  44. Sarah J. says:

    Working on a pea coat for my little guy and maybe some dresses/ jumpers for my little lady. Oh, and Halloween wall hangings, too! Thanks for the chance to win!

  45. casiola says:

    I really need to start sewing my christmas presents, as it will be tight when I don’t – but as I am going on holidays on Monday, i don’t think i will manage to do so this week.

  46. Amy M says:

    This is more of a scrapbook week for me, but I will finish some mending and small projects so I can start on two couch quilts for Christmas presents!

  47. obed101 says:

    I have a commission quilt to trim and bind, and another to finish up so it can go on the long arm. And I have two quilts to bind, I hate hand sewing the binding on as much as I hate putting a label on! Isn’t that silly?

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  48. pkmegs says:

    It is a long weekend here so just going to enjoy it, get to some craft places on a craft tour.

  49. Lesley Fletcher says:

    Love all of Chris’ bags, but I think from those above, the Sugar and Spice Bag!!

  50. Catriona says:

    I fully intend to finish at least one WIP, but if I’m being realistic I’ll probably cut into this nice stack of fabric I’ve prepared for a new quilt instead!

  51. Cindy Sliker says:

    Sugar and Spice is so calling for me to make her!!! I am going to search for that pattern right now!

  52. smeebot says:

    I’m hoping to finish my Emery dress!

  53. wdhandbags says:

    I’m thinking a slightly modified Super Tote.

  54. Tabitha Keener says:

    I’ve got about three quilts to quilt, so it will be busy! I have been loving these handbags! Thanks

    [email protected]

  55. Patti McGarry says:

    I have a couple birthday gifts to start on and I’d like to choose a pattern for a purse for…ME!

  56. green231 says:

    I love her designs.

  57. linda says:

    I am hoping to get some Christmas swap sewing finished

  58. lucilledupuis says:

    I am making my second tunic top with the Sis Boom Patricia pattern. Tunics! Perfect for every occasion!

  59. Lynne Tilley says:

    I worked on my latest quilt top this week, and finished the top. Next week I will make the backing, quilt it, and bind it.

  60. Grandma G says:

    I need to finish a bag using Jessica Jones’s newest fabric for Cloud9!

  61. Laura says:

    This week I’m rushing to finish a quilt top by Friday, then im going on a 5 day cruise! Will have withdrawl symptoms being away from both the Internet and my sewing machine!

  62. Cynthia says:

    I hear my name being called by sugar n spice. I love so many of Chris’ bags as well as the many Swoon patterns I own. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

  63. Sarah says:

    My sewing list includes track pants for me, dress for my niece and shrek costume for my bub

  64. Patricia Vajda says:

    Christine has so many fabulous bags. I know there are several I want to make.

  65. Carrie says:

    This week – I’m still in the middle of a reorganization, sorting and ordering what I have. As soon as I make the space clear again, I am starting on a curtain project… then I can get to some fun stuff. [Like bags.]

  66. Mara says:

    I’m going to sew up some bags, of course!

  67. Betsy says:

    I’m stitching a pumpkin table topper for thanksgiving

  68. Kylie says:

    My plans involve sewing shorts for my girls, pattern testing for a lovely new pattern designer and coming up with something wonderful myself for a design challenge and if I still have time, working on a new pattern for my shop 🙂
    Love the look of the sugar & spice bag, I need new handbags

  69. Heather says:

    I have been drooling over the sugar and spice bag for awhile now!

  70. Dita Bybee says:

    This is the week to plan for a sewing project! I haven’t found one that really clicks with me yet though. But after I found one then I can buy some fabric!

  71. Donna says:

    I plan on sewing a few Necessary Clutch Wallets

  72. Lori Morton says:

    Sewing plan this week, is to finish a Tote I am making for me! lol And to cut some 5″ squares from my Scraps

  73. Elizabeth c says:

    Unfortunately, I have no sewing plans 🙁

  74. kelly riley says:

    Love Chris W Designs.

  75. Niki says:

    i love bag patterns by chris w design.

  76. Merrill says:

    Sugar and Spice bag is my favorite so far.

  77. Jan says:

    This week I’m altering ready-made drapes to fit my odd-sized windows.

  78. Karen says:

    My favourite patterns of Christine’s are her City Slicker bag, Uptown Girl tote and the Gizmo Garage. So creative…..

  79. Nicole Laws says:

    This week I am working on a backpack out of a flight suit . I am using 2 of Christine’s patterns for it 🙂 .

  80. Norma says:

    I’ll keep sewing some bags. I’ve selected the fabrics i will use but not the pattern yet. I’m lucky to have many to choose from.

  81. My sewing plans are to finish my daughter’s Halloween costume. Wish me luck, because with a 4 month old and a 5 year old I haven’t been able to fit in much sewing.

  82. Karen says:

    I’ve got a bag I need to make … but first, some kitty toys and repair everybody’s favorite couch blanket!

  83. diane beavers says:

    Making bags of course…that seems to be the sum of all my quilting/sewing right now, which is cool. I’m also making crib sheets for expectant twin girl nieces in Nov:), a quilt for their “big sister to be” , 20 or so tote bags for disabled homeless veterans. I absolutely need to make a clutch bag for me…and the Eve Clutch will do it!
    Thanks for the giveaway, it’s just awesome!

  84. Denise Swanson says:

    I have a skirt and bag pattern cut and ready to sew. I’m really hoping to get them done before the start of next week. I have a long list of things waiting to be started after that!

  85. Amy K. says:

    I made a new bag as a donation for a silent auction at a fundraiser… I also need to get to some curtains, a tooth fairy pillow & shortening the straps on a tank top. I should probably be sewing rather than reading blogs!!! 😉

  86. Pam S says:

    I’m mending winter coats and getting started on a Halloween costume. Thanks for the chance to win these wonderful patterns. I love making bags!

  87. Lilly says:

    Love the Sugar and Spice bag definitely need to try that one

  88. Lee says:

    I have a lap quilt I want to finish for my dad!

  89. Debbie says:

    Going to start Halloween costumes for my grandchildren,

  90. Gayle S says:

    If the weather holds out and I can get outside to use the picnic table to cut out some large pieces for a bag, I’ll be doing that! I hate crawling around on the floor.

  91. I have 3 bags cut and ready to sew on my table now plus my kid’s Halloween costume!

  92. Sam Ilsley says:

    I love your Everlyn, made it for my daughter for her first day at work! She loves it!

  93. Melynda says:

    I’m working on a Judy Neimeyer Pattern, Glacier Star. And I’m in the process of dressing cindarella ( aka my granddaughter ) for Halloween.

  94. This week I’m completing the hand sewing needed on a small cross body bag I am making. (My own design.)

  95. Ziggy Nokes says:

    I am making Aragon diaper bag.p

  96. Claudia says:

    I’m hand sewing the binding on my first quilt! So excited!

  97. mich t says:

    love her patterns! i have many, but coud always another 5!

  98. Kathy Luehrs says:

    thanks for the giveaway – love all these purses

  99. Kara says:

    I’m working on a swoon Stella this week

  100. Lori says:

    I have been sewing up glasses cases for my granddaughter, new glasses means new cases. Thank you for the giveaway….Love your bag patterns…..

  101. Judy Cinerari says:

    This week I am working on a beautiful appliqued cot quilt for my yet to be born grandchild. Each stitch is made with love and a wish for future happiness and health.

  102. Hayley says:

    Love the gizmo garage!! This week, I am planning on making a gift for the birthday club I am in and draw up a pattern for my nephew’s birthday

  103. Shirley Cree says:

    want to finish swing cardigans for grandkiddies…..

  104. SonJa says:

    My sewing plans for the rest f the week and weekend is to finish up this custom designed beach tote for an animal charity auction. Designing as I go…I forgot how long it takes to do that!

  105. Sue K says:

    OH Boy love all these bags would love to make them

  106. kelli says:

    I’ve got to repair a dress (before my daughter outgrows it), and sew on some scout patches. Chores, I guess.

  107. Kerrie says:

    I just started working full time this week 🙁 sot hat limits my sewing time…BUT….I need to finish a divided basket and start my daughter’s costume!

  108. Carla G says:

    I just cut out a cardigan for myself today – so I’ll be sewing that up. And I need to put a waistband and elastic on a pair of pants for my son. 🙂

  109. Carma Slama says:

    Going to an all day Longarm Quilt class tomorrow…With my sister…Can’t wait!

  110. duchick says:

    My plans for this week are to make a Halloween table runner! I am excited to get to my sewing room…the weekend can’t come soon enough.

  111. I am cutting out some projects so I can just sew-sew-sew next week!

  112. Sharon Lichter says:

    I am planning on working on a couple of potholders for my daughter.

  113. I love how these come in different sizes! My sewing plans include on getting supplies.

  114. Chonte says:

    Thank you for the opportunity.

  115. Claire corry says:

    Hi my plans are to finish some halloween sewing -pumpkin table runner. Two cat baskets for our new cats!! And maybe some autumn cushions. Lovely giveaway could do with a laptop bag

  116. Rose Lefler says:

    Gorgeous bags. Would love to win your contest.

  117. Rose Lefler says:

    I need to work on some ufos and mature start some table runners for Christmas.

  118. Angie H. says:

    I made 2 supertotes!

  119. Fiona Plug says:

    I have completed two different bags and I am sewing an owl caddy for by sister-in-law.

  120. Just getting into making purses/bags and love the patterns I see posted.

  121. Chris says:

    I just finished 2 lap quilts and now I am making 100 square quilts.

  122. Alison says:

    I have about 5 bags cut out waiting to sew, 3 dresses and have just agreed to do capri’s and top for one daughter, cape for another – could be a busy week.

  123. I hope to get a chance to make a BBQ apron and oven gloves as a gift for a male friend. I need to start making my annual pjs for my 5 grandchildren who love them. I am finishing off a bunch of things I have made for Cape Hope Project 25 that provides needed items to 4 – 15 yr olds in Kenya – I have made 3 soft toys, 3 soft fleece scarves and 20 reusable feminine pads so that girls don’t have to stay home from school once a month. One day I will make myself an awesome bag!!
    Pauline

    perry94022 at hotmail dot com

  124. car2ole says:

    Love the look of that Sugar & Spice bag!

  125. Monica says:

    I absolutely love Chris’ patterns! I’ve purchased some myself from her website, they are so easy to follow and the results are so satisfying!

  126. Susanne says:

    I plan to start a baby quilt for. The brother of my boyfriend expects a baby girl in November 🙂 So not much time left.

    Susanne

  127. Amanda Ashton says:

    I love the Sugar and Spice bag. I’d love to try making it.

  128. Barbara P. says:

    sewing napkins…

  129. Betsy N says:

    I’m hoping to finish up a mini quilt and a pillow. I’m going to try paper piecing for the first time too! Wo-hoo!

  130. Mokki says:

    A break from bags, I’m working on some soft sculptures for a friend. They’re little birds to represent each member of the family and will be a new baby gift.

  131. ncjeepster says:

    Finsh up a birthday gift, then if I win I will make myself a much needed purse. Thanks for the chance.
    [email protected]

  132. Tania says:

    Some more progress on my quilt for DS1 would be great, in fact ANY sewing would be great (bit unlikely though)

  133. Rita S. says:

    Working on a Dress Sew-Along.

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

  134. carolynmcginnis says:

    I am finishing a bag then moving on to active wear.

  135. kathy says:

    They all look great

  136. Janet Cain says:

    I would love to win Chris W patterns have the NCW and so many on my wish list!!

  137. Dee says:

    I Absolutely LOVE Chris’s patterns and would be delighted to win a few more. Thanks for the offer.

  138. Denise Koenders says:

    Love the clutch and sugar and spice bag. Thank you for the chance to win.

  139. Rose Sabey says:

    I am currently working on some QAYG material for a tote bag, hopefully will finish it up this weekend. Using Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements for it.

  140. Sherry VF says:

    I’m making a Noodlehead pencil case and a piilowcase for my niece’s 9th birthday. I may also make some pouches for Christmas presents. svonfumetti at yahoo dot com

  141. Cindy says:

    Thanks for the giveaway. I’m loving Purse Palooza!

  142. Amy Belmont says:

    I alwasys love a great bag pattern so I’m really enjoying the Purse Palooza! I especially love that Sugar and Spice bag.

  143. Lyndia Stevens says:

    I am making Christmas gifts, purses, hats and table runners..I would love to win some patterns..thanks

  144. What great bags. Love the purse. Can’t wait to get started.

  145. Jennifer Burton says:

    Finishing up projects for a craft fair booth. Love purses and bags! Would love to win!

  146. Lorna says:

    We always need another purse right?

  147. Shannon says:

    Chris W. is my favorite bag designer and I love all of hers that use made!

  148. deb says:

    Thanks for the giveaway.

  149. I am currently working on fabric baskets
    cooladam1 at live dot com

  150. Kate says:

    Sewing plans are for a quilt I am donating and maybe a garment!

  151. Alli says:

    I’m on a trip and I didn’t bring any hand sewing project, so I can’t sew, wah!

  152. Jen B says:

    I want a new bag to take to Festival in Houston, I’m attending for the 1st time & can’t wait!

  153. Elizabeth says:

    These designs are great. I love pockets.

  154. Leslie Bower says:

    I love bags, and I especially love Chris’s Sugar and Spice, Gyzmo Garage, Snazzy Slouch, and Stow It All patterns. Thank you for the chance to win.

  155. Courtney Elwell says:

    I have about 5 bags cut out…would like to complete at least 1 lol. Thanks!

  156. My sewing plans include finishing something–anything! I have clothing, aprons, pet accessories and bags all cut out and at various stages of incomplete.

  157. Nicki Slater says:

    A friend gave me some great vintage barkcloth. She’d like me to make her a small cross body bag with it. I really need to make my friend HAPPY. Ha!

  158. Rachel says:

    I’m working on a diaper bag for my son’s teacher and I also have a new wallet cut, interfaced, and waiting!

  159. Caitlin Anderson says:

    I stupidly told my sister-in-law that I’d make her a cosplay or whatever costume :/ need to have it finished by the end of the month aaaaggghhhh

  160. Shanel says:

    I will be making my mother a Christmas purse.

  161. Pamela says:

    I have to start on the halloween costumes!

  162. Gidget says:

    I am still working on the Butterfly quilt from Tula Pink…

  163. Ruth Griffeth says:

    My sewing plans are to work on finishing a dress for a friend, finish cutting out a dress for me, and maybe start on quilt,

  164. Christine says:

    This week I planned on making knitting project bags for Christmas gifts and pajamas.

  165. Amy S says:

    I’ll be whipping up a batch of wallets, a tote and working on the binding for my best friend’s baby’s quilt. 🙂

  166. Mel says:

    I am sewing a purse to complement my friends hat for the races. Very excited

  167. Right now I am working on doll clothe for gifts

  168. Ellee says:

    This week I’m finishing up a quilt top for my nephew so I can send it to the long-armer.

  169. saramanske says:

    Finishing up a wearable muslin of Violette Field Threads Harlow top. Also cross stitching Christmas presents. Oh and knitting. I should’ve started christmas crafting in July….

  170. Mar says:

    No sewing plans for me this weekend, I’ve got to work… 🙁

  171. deadlycraft says:

    I am on a finishing off mission! Hopefully the grainline archer I cut out over a year ago will be done 🙂

  172. kathy says:

    very nice giveaway

  173. Marie says:

    Finishing up a quilt and making myself new a fall purse!

  174. Heather Crook says:

    I’m doing a sew along for the Swoon pattern Amber!

  175. Maria White says:

    I’m making a bunch of box-shaped bags for my kiddos and their friends, they all want bags with their names embroidered in them for school 🙂

  176. buntyw says:

    I’m cutting out squares for a plus quilt for Rosa!

  177. Ali M says:

    To finish up my Sewaholic Pendrell, to start a knew one in a knit, and to make a vogue shell/pendrell hybrid dress so I can make room to start on a new quilt for a loved one!

  178. I’m working on a super special bye bye love bag for a present.

  179. Meredith says:

    Making a drawstring bag got my nephew.

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