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02 Oct

Purse Palooza 2014

October 30, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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I am so excited to announce the 3rd year of Purse Palooza! Since I design bag patterns, running Purse Palooza every year is kind of my passion. I know you've been looking forward to this, too! 1. Every weekday from October 2nd - October 29th, I have 2 amazing guest bloggers scheduled to share with you a purse sewing pattern...

01 Oct

Bag Making Techniques, Tutorials

Tutorial: Add Piping to a Bag

October 2, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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I know I've been really quiet around here lately as far as posting my own finished projects (finishing up my book this month, whew!), but I just finished a bag that I used piping on. I'm loving it more and more. Before last month, I wouldn't touch piping on a bag with a ten foot pole. But giving it...

28 Sep

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Quilter’s Mixology Sew Along – PRIZES!

September 28, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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I hope you enjoyed the past 3 weeks of seeing finished projects from the book A Quilter's Mixology by Angela Pingel of Cut to Pieces. If you'd like to see any of the finished quilts, you can click here! And now, it's your turn to create! YOU HAVE UNTIL OCTOBER 13TH to finish a project from the book and enter...

26 Sep

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Quilter’s Mixology – Sunrise

September 26, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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This post is part of the Quilter's Mixology Sew Along. For details and schedule, click here! Today's post is from Julianna of Sewing Under the Rainbow. Julianna is also wonderful at sewing curves, and she has some recently-published patterns using the Drunkard's Path block as well, so I was very excited that she wanted to review Angela's book! I'm very happy...

26 Sep

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The Fabric Enabler, and I Love Sewing Because…

September 26, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Happy Friday!! Before we get into some fabric sales and shop news, I just wanted to take a moment to celebrate National Sewing Month! Fat Quarter Shop asked if I'd answer some sewing questions, and I'd also like to point out that they have a beautiful charm-pack friendly free quilt pattern called Color of My Heart, available right here...

25 Sep

Quilts

Quilter’s Mixology – Paint Drips

September 25, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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This post is part of the Quilter's Mixology Sew Along. For details and schedule, click here! Today's post is from Vera of Negligent Style. Vera won a sew along that I had on my blog for Jaybird Quilts patterns, and she has a very unique and beautiful style to her sewing, as you will see with today's quilt! Hi, I'm Vera...

24 Sep

Quilts

Quilter’s Mixology – Medallion

September 23, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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This post is part of the Quilter's Mixology Sew Along. For full details and schedule, click here! Today's post is from Nicole at Modern Handcraft. Nicole has a really clean and beautiful asthetic that I am very jealous of! She has a slew of beautiful projects and free tutorials on her blog, check it out! Hi friends! Nicole from Modern Handcraft...

23 Sep

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Quilter’s Mixology – Wall Hanging

September 23, 2014
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This post is part of the Quilter's Mixology Sew Along. For full details and schedule, click here! Today's post is from Jessica of Euphoria Jessica. Jessica has an amazing way of pairing print, color, and low volume. You can see more about her quilty finishes on her blog! I'm soooo excited to share this fabulous project with you for two reasons: 1)...

22 Sep

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Quiter’s Mixology – Temple Pillow

September 22, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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This post is part of the Quilter's Mixology Sew Along. For full details and schedule, click here! Today's post is from Emily of Mommy's Naptime. Emily is the master of making quilts on the small scale (the tinier the better!), so it is no surprise that she chose this beautiful project from the book to make! Hello! I'm excited to be...

21 Sep

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Win $250 in Bag-making Products!

September 21, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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I posted this information already on my Instagram and Facebook pages, so I just thought that I would quickly follow up with a mention on my blog. Win $250 worth of bag-making products (2 yards Soft and Stable, large box of Aurifil thread, Jungle Ave. fabric, and $50 credit to my shop!). #1. Take a photo of a project you have...

20 Sep

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Tessellation Sew Along Winners!

September 20, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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I am so proud of all the of the finished quilts in the Tessellation Sew Along - everyone worked really really hard, and some of you even tackled paper-piecing for the first time! I think finished the quilt tops is celebration alone! To recap, here are all of the quilts that were entered: The winner of the 'Viewer's Choice' award...

19 Sep

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The Fabric Enabler

September 19, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week! Here are some fabric sales to get you through the weekend! Stash Fabrics - 10-20% off bundles (excludes pre-order bundles) and 25% off select precuts. Prices as marked and always free US shipping over $50! Pink Castle Fabrics - This week, we are running 40% off all Super Sale fabrics with code SUPERSALE! Craftsy - Big fall sale!...