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13 Oct
Bags

Purse Palooza – Pattern Review – Sewing Patterns by Mrs. H. Companion Carpet Bag

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2015. For full details and contest rules, check here. Today's post is from April Rosenthal of Prairie Grass Studio. Hello Purse Palooza! My name is April Rosenthal. I'm a quilt pattern and fabric designer, and a terrified purse sewist. I mean it. I'm super scared of sewing bags that are any more than a...

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13 Oct
Bags

Purse Palooza – Pattern Review – Scrap Happy Purse

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2015. For full details and contest rules, check here. Today's post is from Tara of tinkerfrog. Happy fall!  I'm thrilled to be here, reviewing a pattern for Sara and all of you avid bag makers.  I'm Tara Rebman, aka tinkerfrog, and Craftsy instructor of Quilt-As-You-Go Patchwork Bags. Have you seen the Scrap Happy Purse by...

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12 Oct
Bags, Uncategorized

Purse Palooza – Pattern Review – Swoon Bonnie Bucket Bag

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2015. For full details and contest rules, check here. Today's post is from Cyndi of The Nosy Pepper. Hello Purse Palooza 2015 fans! I'm Cyndi and I'm so excited to be a part of the fun of this event this year! I was honored when Sara asked me if I'd like to participate, but...

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12 Oct
Bags, Uncategorized

Purse Palooza – Pattern Review – The Man Clutch

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2015. For full details and contest rules, check here. Today's post is from Lindsay of Lindsay Sews. Thanks Sara for having me review a pattern as part of Purse Palooza 2015! Today I'm sharing a pattern from the upcoming book On the Go Bags—15 Handmade Purses, Totes & Organizers (Stash Books, Dec. '15). I had...

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09 Oct
Bags

Purse Palooza – Pattern Review – Two Pretty Poppets Goin’ Uptown Tote

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2015. For full details and contest rules, check here. Today's post is from Melisa of Melisa Jane Handmade. Hi! My name is Melisa and I run a little online business called Melisa Jane. You can find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/melisajanehandmade or on instagram @melisajanehandmade. I was so excited to be chosen by Sara to...

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09 Oct
Uncategorized

Purse Palooza – Pattern Review – Noodlehead Super Tote

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2015. For full details and contest rules, check here. Today's post is from Sandi of Crafty Planner. I am excited to share my modified Super Tote bag for Sara's annual Purse Palooza event. So many amazing bags have been made in the past (and this round!) that it is an honor to create something. My...

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08 Oct
Bags

Purse Palooza – Pattern Review – Chris W. Designs Bella Bag

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2015. To see full details and contest rules, check here. Today's post is from Norma of Norma's Bag Boutique. Hi everyone! I’m Norma from Norma’s Bag Boutique. I have a blog and an Etsy Store where I sell the bags I sew. I’ve been sewing for around 40 years, although I had some off...

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07 Oct
Bags

Purse Palooza – Pattern Review – Swoon Pearl

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2015. For full details and contest rules, check here. Today's post is from Jaime Stephens. Hello! My name is Jaime Stephens, and I am super excited to be invited to participate in Purse Palooza 2015. I was a member of the Bag of the Month Club for the past two years and have been...

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07 Oct
Bags, Uncategorized

Purse Palooza – Pattern Review – Sewing Patterns by Mrs. H. Nappy Bag

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2015. For full details and contest rules, check here. Today's post is from Teresa of ttBird Designs / Handmade. Hi All, I am Teresa from ttBird Designs / Handmade. I was really excited and flattered when Sara asked me to participate as a guest blogger for Purse Palooza again.  This year I decided that I was going to review a...

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06 Oct
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Purse Palooza – Pattern Review – Swoon Donna

This post is part of Purse Palooza 2015. For full details and contest rules, please check here. Today's post is from Cindy of Raspberry Sunshine. Hi everyone! It's so great to be back again as a participant in Purse Palooza. I have been a long time pattern tester for Sara and am so honored she has asked me to join again this year! For...

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02 Oct
Bags, Uncategorized

Purse Palooza 2014

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...

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