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04 Jul
Bags

Minikins Mistflower Water Bottle Tote

Here’s a closer look at the Mistflower Water Bottle Tote from Minikins Season Four. This pattern is exclusively part of the bundle. This crossbody bag holds a water bottle that is approximately 3-1/2" in diameter (or less) - it fits my 40oz. and 240z. bottles (although make sure to check the diameter of your bottle first!). The front section...

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23 May
Bag Making Techniques, Bags, Tutorials

VIDEO: How to Use Knit/Stretch or Garment Fabric for a Bag

In this video, I will demonstrate how to use Pellon SF-101 Shape Flex interfacing in order to "take out the stretch" so that you can use a knit or garment fabric for bag-making! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtfNqX9eau0]

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29 Jun
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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review: Pat Bravo Paris Bag

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2012.For full schedule of guest post pattern reviews and prizes, click here!Kelly from Kelbysews is in the midst of hosting a fun quilt along on her blog called My Precious Quilt Along. Basically, you use your most-loved and most-hoarded fabrics to create something wonderful and be eligible for prizes! There is still time to jump in on...

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25 Jun
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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review: Betz White Hexie Hipster

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2012.For full schedule of guest post pattern reviews and prizes, click here!Laurie of On the QT - Quilting Tangents is new to blogging. However, you can see her quilts, quilt patterns, and read about her quilting awards on her website. She is also a long-arm quilter...is there anything that Laurie doesn't do?! I had the great pleasure...

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14 Jun
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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review: Jen Giddens Pocket Tote

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2012.For full schedule of guest post pattern reviews and prizes, click here!Rachael from Imagine Gnats has a ton of tutorials on her site, but my favorite is the one that we designed together for Pellon, the Embroidery-to-Go Bag! She is hosting Shorts on the Line, a summer sew along. She's got some great things planned, as well as tons...

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06 Jun
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Purse Palooza :: Pattern Review: Amy Butler Perfectly Pleated Clutch

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2012.For full schedule of guest post pattern reviews and prizes, click here!Colleen from The Busy Bean has it all on her site; tutorials, cooking recipes, and a shop with her handmade goods that are available to be customized! I saw her Houndstooth Tote (free tutorial) at Quilt Market in person and it is amazing!!The Perfectly Pleated Clutch is...

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