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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Dog Under My Desk Arm Candy

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from Laura of Quokka Quilts. Today I am reviewing Dog Under My Desk's Arm Candy bag pattern for Purse-a-palooza. Thanks Sara for having me! Arm Candy has a second name in DUMD-land. It's also known as The Quickie. (I do wonder...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Chris W. Evelyn Bag

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from Teresa M.   I was so excited when Sara asked me to participate in Purse Palooza 2014! I knew immediately that I wanted to make and write about The Evelyn by Chris W Designs, one of my favorite handbags to...

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Purse Palooza :: Giveaway : Clover and Violet

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's giveaway sponsor is Clover and Violet. Clover and Violet is a mother-daughter team who love to sew, quilt, and embroider. We started Clover & Violet in 2009 as a little shop to sell handmade baby items. Though some twists and turns we...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Swoon Glenda Bag

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from Liz of Moments... Hi...I'm Liz from MOMENTS... When Sara asked me to be part of this years Purse Palooza I was over the moon!  I was so excited that right away I started thinking which pattern I should review. As...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Present Perfect

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from yours truly.   Hey everyone! Today I'm reviewing a bag pattern from the new book Present Perfect by Betz White. You can find the book in hard copy and in ebook form on the Interweave or Amazon websites. This book is...

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Purse Palooza :: Giveaway : Chris W. Designs

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...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Indygo Junction Trapezoid Tote

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from Terry. Good morning! I am Terry (tooheycohen on Flickr and Instagram) and I’ll be reviewing the fabulous Trapezoid Tote by Indygo Junction. This is a bag that I’ve loved since I first saw the pattern. The shape is interesting and...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Oh Frannson Perfect Zip Bags

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from T. of Flying Stitch Labs. Hi there, my name is T. I am primarily a circus performer, with a degree in costume designer/ though I can now add quilter and bag maker. I just separated my sewing website from...

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Purse Palooza :: Giveaway : Charmed Liebling

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's giveaway sponsor is Anna of Charmed Liebling. Anna is a pattern designer that specializes in bag patterns for the intermediate to advanced sewist. She has some amazing patterns in her shop for handbags, totes and wallets. All her patterns come will clear,...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Swoon Bonnie Bag

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from Teresa of ttBird Designs / Handmade. Hi All, I am Teresa from ttBird Designs / Handmade.  When Sara asked me to blog about a purse pattern I was so excited and flattered to be chosen. I have followed Purse...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Just For You

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from Sarah of Blue Susan Makes. Hello Sew Sweetness readers! I'm so excited to be a part of Purse Palooza this year.  And I'm a little extra excited because Sara said I could choose a pattern from our new sewing...

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