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 The holiday workshop is in full swing...

Santa's Workshop is in full swing !

Learn how to sew a zipper bag using leftover quilt blocks or orphan blocks from past projects.

This quick and practical sewing project is a great way to turn unfinished pieces into something useful—while giving your UFOs (unfinished objects) a new life.

This tutorial walks you through how to transform a single quilt block into a fully lined zipper pouch. It’s perfect for storing sewing notions, pencils, travel supplies, or even gifting to friends. You can make one in under an hour, and no two bags ever turn out the same!

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Learn how to sew a fabric gift bag with this easy step-by-step tutorial. These reusable bags are a great way to wrap gifts in something that’s both beautiful and eco-friendly. They sew up quickly, can be made in any size, and are the perfect stash-busting project when you need a last-minute gift wrap idea.

No need for paper, tape, or bows—just pop your gift inside, tie it up, and you’re done! Whether you’re sewing for birthdays, holidays, or handmade gifts, these fabric bags add an extra personal touch that your friends and family will love.

Learn ...

Pellon Fusible Foam helps them stay

sturdy and keep their shape.

I made a few extra as gifts and people

ooh and ahh when you give them away...

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LuAnn Kessi 

I've never made a backpack style bag before...

She likes it !   She likes it !

These crossbody style ...

I was in Idaho in July

and my aunt gave me a table runner

and said,  "I think this would make a good bag."

This crossbody bag is on its'

way back to Idaho ...

I saw some progress on sewing projects this week. I finished the boro bag.

I used fusible fleece instead of interfacing because I wanted the bag to have enough structure to protect the project inside. It added a lot of bulk, the trade off for getting what I wanted.

I also cut out a shirt. I must have washed that fabric a couple months ago. Let’s hope the sewing goes faster.

I didn’t add any fabric, but did make a final trip to Joann’s. My usual store is one that got a truckload of yarn. That took ...

No change in the numbers.

I returned to stitching this week because it was too warm to work on the afghan. I started crocheting the next to last afghan section, which means the end is in sight. It’s huge, about twin size, and impossible to work on without a pile of it in my lap.

I’m also making a project bag out of the boro piece. Everything is cut, fused and ready for assembly. A finish this week would change next week’s numbers.

Fabric In: 0

Fabric Out: 16.75 yards

Net Fabric Out: 16.75 yards ...

Clam Up Pouch aka Dumpling Bag

Yes, I am making more !

I just posted new Cow Feeding Videos 

to Instagram

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Finishing up the last of the Tote Bags

I am making for holiday gifts...

I ordered them on Etsy

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The FUN continues with the

Hemingway Pouches...

These were great FUN and I am glad

I gave them a try !

I posted a new video of our cattle

on my Instagram ...

I have been stitching this week...

Here we go again!

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Hello everyone!

Long time no see, I know, but here I am!

I'm so happy to tell you a few things about my new bag pattern! The name speaks for itself: 

Easy-peasy all-in-one Yoga Bag. 

It is a special bag pattern. 

What makes this pattern special? When you look at the bag, you don't see anything special in its appearance. It has a common shape. What makes it different is its interior. I'm particularly proud of two things I managed to work out in this pattern: on the one hand, the built-in lower space (not added as ...

Last Tuesday, I shared my newest pattern, the Sugar Skull quilt block. I tested the pattern using the Good Spirits fabric by Ruby Star Society. It’s their Halloween line, which hit stores a few months ago. If you follow me on Instagram, you’d know that I used this fabric for a quilt-along with the Fat Quarter Shop. A couple of months back, I made a door hanging with this fun fabric line.

Since I didn’t have any plans for the quilt block and still had some leftover fabric, I decided to turn it into something. I settled ...

Pattern, Fabrics, Zippers, Hardware and more

Interfacing and Stabilizer

Outer Pocket Done!

I started by cutting out fabrics ...

This spooky season marks the six-year sew-iversary of the free Trick or Treat Carry Along Bag pattern we released in 2018. To celebrate, we’re sewing with the Hey Boo Collection by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics and showcasing a finishing detail that’s so cute you won’t beleaf it till you see it. Whether you’ve seen this project before or it’s your first time, it’s sure to end up on your to-sew list this Fall!

Trick or Treat Carry Along Bag Tutorial

Are you ready to make this festive Trick or Treat Carry ...