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Purse Palooza :: Giveaway : In Color Order

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's giveaway sponsor is Jeni Baker of In Color Order. Jeni designs fabric, and sewing patterns which includes not only 3 awesome bag patterns but some incredible quilt patterns. Jeni's fabric lines are so vibrant and beautiful and are so, so fun! The lucky...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : U-Handbag It’s a Cinch

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from Alli of B.Yazoo. I'm so excited to be contributing a review for Fall 2014's Purse-Palooza -- I love making bags, and this gave me an excuse to buy yet another bag pattern! I've been sighing wistfully at U-Handbag's It's a...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Dog Under My Desk Date Night Bag

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule please click here! Today's post is from Jessy of Auntie Matter. So, I absolutely love this pattern. I really, really do. It cuts out (relatively) quickly, and goes together pretty quickly once you get sewing. It isn’t overly complicated, and Erin’s patterns are always so detailed...

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Purse Palooza :: Giveaway : Patterns by Mrs. H.

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here!Today's giveaway is sponsored by Samantha of At Home with Mrs. H . Samantha makes awesome pdf bag patterns for sale in her Esty store Sewing Patterns by Mrs. H.  Her bag patterns are all written clearly with step by step instructions and are...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review : Scallop of the Sea

This post is part of Purse Palooza. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from Chloe at deadlycraft. Hi there! My name is Chloe from the blog deadlycraft and I am super super excited to be taking part in this year's Purse Palooza!  I was very excited when Sara asked me and instantly knew...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review – Michelle Patterns Pocket Clutch

  This post is part of Purse Palooza 2014. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, click here! Today's post is from Maria del Mar. ¡Hola! I’m María from Spain and I’m reviewing The Pocket Clutch from Michelle Patterns. It’s my first time joining the Purse Palooza. I’ve chosen this pattern because I find it as a quick project to make and...

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Purse Palooza :: Giveaway – Serendipity Studio

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2014. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's giveaway sponsor is Kay Whitt of Serendipity Studios, a talented designer specializing in bag, clothing and accessory patterns. One lucky winner will receive: the book Sew Serendipity Bags, the Madison, Lola and Bijou patterns and the Zip to It! booklet This book has full...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review – Swoon Betty Bowler

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2014. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's post is from Cyndi of The Nosy Pepper. I'm super excited to be a part of Purse Palooza this year and I've picked the Betty Bowler by Swoon Patterns to review. This pattern has been on my to do list for...

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The Fabric Enabler

Happy Friday! Here are some fabric sales and other things to note as we head into the weekend! First off, I'd like to announce the randomly-drawn winner in my #SewSweetnessPattern giveaway! I invited my readers to post their photos of bags made from any of my patterns, to either Instagram or Pinterest (or both!). The winner is @betsybubblegum on Instagram!...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review – McCalls 5824

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2014. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, please click here! Today's guest post is from Scott of Kept in Stitches. Sometimes, I forget how much commercial patterns differ from quilt patterns. In a quilt pattern, the directions say to read it through before beginning. And with this McCall's pattern, reading ahead would...

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Purse Palooza :: Giveaway: Charlie’s Aunt

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2014. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, click here! Today's giveaway is sponsored by Emma Brennan of Charlie's Aunt, who designs an array of vintage "make due and mend" inspired sewing patterns for accessories and bags. Many of her bag patterns include instructions for trims, such as rose corsages and/or stitched badges...

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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review – Noodlehead Road Trip Case

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2014. For contest rules, full details, and schedule, click here! Today's post is from Allegory of 1000 Needles. Hey y'all! I'm so excited to be back again for Purse Palooza! I find that fall/winter are my ideal bag sewing times. It's been months since I've sewn a bag so Palooza was the perfect kickstart...

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