Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is hosting a giveaway on her blog for six patterns from The Rivendale Collection by Sally Giblin. The one shown here is Bloomers and is Anorina’s favorite. This contest is open internationally. Contest ends midday May … Read More ...
Tutorial: Snap bags from bandanas
Linda of Buzzing and Bumbling shares how to make these cute snap bags from bandanas. Different trims give each one a different look. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Underwater stripes bag with pattern
This pretty bag is Sara’s (Sew Sweetness) entry in the Festival of Half Square Triangles happening now at Canoe Ridge Creations. I love how those two colors she chose work together. She explains you need basic sewing and quilting … Read More ...
Patchwork circle skirt thanks to Think Liz
If you haven’t made it to Think Liz, you must just to see her extensive list of free sewing patterns from across the blogosphere. She has them nicely organized under the following categories: Clothes, Accessories, Aprons, Bags & Purses, … Read More ...
Free pattern: Diamond Patchwork Tote Bag
This Diamond Patchwork Tote Bag is popping up all over the Pinterest boards today. I see why, it’s a bright and happy patchwork piece decorating her tote. Elle at the MiSuSu blog shares how to make one. Go there to … Read More ...
Resolution to fabric kerfuffle | Emily Cier
Kate Spain of The Drawing Board published a post on her blog this evening called On Copyright and Tote Bags. In it she identifies herself as the designer whose attorney’s repeatedly threatened to sue Emily Cier of Carolina Patchworks … Read More ...
Tutorial: P. S. I Love You Bag
Tanya at Craft Couture by T. C. has created a tutorial in two parts for her P. S. I Love You Bag, shown here. Part 1 covers making the outer bag and lining including the pieced heart. Part 2 covers … Read More ...
Inspiration: Bag with tiny Dala pillow
Anne of Gretelies.de made this adorable purse with an extra pretty attached to it. Check out that tiny patchwork pillow she made repeating the Dala horse motif. So CUTE! This is going on my Great Ideas board on Pinterest. … Read More ...
Tutorial: Patchwork tote bag
Susan at West Coast Crafty shows how to make this patchwork tote bag on her blog. If you are new to quilting, no worries, she includes a video on how to piece a basic log cabin block. She provides dimensions … Read More ...
Free pattern: Hope Market Tote
After a long winter, it’s wonderful to give a nod to the inherent hope that Spring brings us. Denyse Schmidt created this Hope Market Tote and offers the pattern as a free download on her website. I missed it when … Read More ...
Tutorial: Coneflower bag
This zippered makeup bag is adorable. The Coneflower applique with blanket stitching makes it. Siri at Tolga shows how she made it on her blog. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Paper pieced heart for bag
Tanya at Craft Couture by T. C. shows how to make this paper pieced heart on her blog. It’s Part One of a series of tutorials she’s posting for her P.S. I Love You bag. Get the know-how.
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Patchwork bag for yarn projects
Knitters, Tamiko shows you how to make this patchwork bag to hold your yarn. She says it’s large enough for a small project, plus will keep your kitty helper out. Get the know-how.
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Folding, sorting key to usable sewing space
Sandi from Piecemeal Quilts is a guest blogger at Within a Quarter Inch where she explains how she organizes her stash (aka fabric) so she can find things. She walks you through her method of folding different sizes of fabric … Read More ...
Trends: Peacock motif
Susanne from Quilt it out said she made this applique bag from the Amy Butler pattern Take Flight. Cute, cute, cute! The peacock appears to be a popular motif in 2012. I’m seeing it in quilts, pillows, and scarfs so … Read More ...