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Tutorial: Winter Wonderland tote bag

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Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods created a winter wonderland scene on a thrifted tote.  The dark blue canvas is the perfect backdrop for the snowy scene!  Crochet doilies make beautiful snowflakes, and some vintage trim the snowy ground. She shares a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mini drawstring gift bags

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Sew these mini drawstring gift bags up from your scraps!  You can use them again and again and they’ll never wear out.  The small bags are perfect for stocking stuffers, or for a more special gift that happens to come… Read more ...

Tutorial: Felted wool tote bag

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An old wool sweater can make a pretty new bag!  Amy from Diary of a Quilter shows how you can create a tote bag from a felted wool sweater.  Thrift stores are a great source of wool sweaters.  It takes… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Leather tote bag

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Jess from Gracious Threads shows how you can sew up a beautiful leather tote.  She shares the tutorial and a free pattern over at Fleece Fun.  It’s made from a faux leather and heavy weight cotton and has rivets and… Read more ...

Free pattern: Ladybug tote bag

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Remona from The Stitching Scientist shares a free pattern for the cutest ladybug tote bag!  It has a rounded body and two “wings” layered on the front.  And just because it’s a ladybug doesn’t mean you HAVE to make it… Read more ...

Tutorial: Little girls felt purse

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Emily from Nap Time Creations shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a small felt purse.  It looks like a handbag like mommy would carry, but it’s just the right size for a little girl to carry.  Embellish them… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a kids wallet

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kidswallet-1My daughter always loved getting  a wallet as a gift.  It didn’t matter that she had several already, she always loved getting another one!  I think it was the pockets and compartments, and of course a special place to put… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pretty ruffle top backpack

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ruffle-top-drawstring-backpackAmy from Ameroonie Designs shares a tutorial for making this pretty ruffle top backpack.  It’s a drawstring backpack that’s  actually very easy to make!  The ruffle at the top adds a girly touch!  It’s also a fun project for mixing… Read more ...

Tutorial: Waxed canvas gift pouch

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Gift cards and cash are always welcome gifts at Christmas (especially for teens and young adults who are so hard to buy for), but wrapping them up can present a challenge.  Sara from Radiant Home Studio shares a tutorial showing… Read more ...