FREE VIDEO: Selvage Zipper Pouch
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24 Oct
Bags, Bags, Tutorials

Video: Selvage Zipper Pouch

Here's a free video tutorial on how to make a Selvage Zipper Pouch. Zipper pouches are really easy to make and are a great start into bag-making for all of you potential bag ladies out there! And who doesn't have selvages! Before you start the video, please download the cutting instructions and template here by clicking on the blue text: Selvage...

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27 Oct
Quilt Blocks, Tutorials, Uncategorized

’12 Days of Christmas’ Block 2: Santa Claus

This post is part of the '12 Days of Christmas' Sampler Quilt Along series. For tutorials on how to make the other blocks, please see the block schedule here! Today, I'm so excited to bring you the Santa Block from our '12 Days of Christmas' Sampler Quilt Series! This block combines piecing and applique. I made my block with solids, but I can...

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27 Jul
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Giveaway! And SEW ALONG! Amy Butler

Just about everyone has a little bit of Amy Butler...a pattern, some fabric. Or if you don't, you've probably at least heard of her. This sew along was originally supposed to be for the new Amy Butler Spice Market Tote, a great beginner-friendly pattern. But, I have decided to change it up a little bit. BTW, if you're participating...

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13 May
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10 Ways to Economize Your Sewing

Outside Oslo fabric by Jessica Jones1. Set a monthy budget and stick to it.This year, I've been restricted to $25 for my monthly sewing budget. This not only includes fabric, but sewing patterns, notions, and interfacing. I'm going to be honest, it isn't easy, especially if you have a small stash. But I think setting some sort of limit...

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16 Feb
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Free Amy Butler Bag Pattern!

I just noticed that Sew Mama Sew has the .pdf sewing pattern for Amy Butler's Blossom Bag posted for free! I have this pattern, but from the Style Stitches book. I just finished the last bag from the book, the Take Flight bag, and I was actually browsing through the Blossom Bag pattern in the tub last night. It...

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11 Feb
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Sneak Peak: Decorative Dining

One of the napkins (they'll all have different borders)!So, we are currently house-hunting. My sewing friend, Amy Lou Who, is making things for a sewing swap right now, and that put a little seed into my head, so I decided to make some place settings and napkins from this awesome (free!) pattern over at Amanda Murphy Design. The pattern...

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12 Nov
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Sewing Pattern Giveaway #4

 I've decided to spread the handbag pattern love and give away a new, unused handbag sewing pattern every Friday until Christmas. That's right. One every week.This week's pattern giveaway is going to be the Swing Bag by Amy Butler!How you can enter:1. Leave me a comment and show me...

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22 Oct
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Sewing Pattern Giveaway #1

I've decided to spread the handbag pattern love and give away a new, unused handbag sewing pattern every Friday until Christmas. That's right. Just like your favorite store, I'm bringing out the Christmas before Halloween has even arrived.This week's pattern giveaway is going to be the Amy Butler Frenchy Bags pattern. So cute and modern!How you can enter:1. Leave...

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