Totes, Bags & Pouches
We are so excited to have Sara Sunderlin on the blog today! She’s got great gifts ideas to share – and there is still time to make them! Here’s Sara! Sara: Ever wish you had a sewing clone about this time of the year? Maybe a Santa’s helper elf that could work at night completing […]
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I do my best to keep my handmade gift list manageable, because I’ve made the mistake in the past of trying to do too much and having it be a really stressful experience that sucked the joy out of the season for me. So now, I try to limit my list a little. If I […]
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This year to celebrate Handmade Giving, we want to share some of our own personal gift making adventures – past and present. We’re going behind the scenes to discover what handmade giving really means – the nitty gritty of why, what, how and when. We’ve roped in a few friends to join in the fun […]
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It’s time for a new project, don’t you think?! The MT Market Bag is our version of the classic Japanese Bento Bag! Scaled up with an added handle, it’s going to be the bag you reach for in a pinch and the bag all your friends want you to make them! Here’s why it’s so […]
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Introducing The Lucille Tote! We are loving this versatile and fun tote. It’s the perfect size – big enough to carry everything you need but not so big that it’s annoying to carry around. This tote is an extension of our Favorite Tote that we blogged about a while back. The Lucille Tote is a […]
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Having your kids help make gifts for the people they care about is a great way to get them to really appreciate the gifts they are given – handmade and store bought alike! Handmade giving is something we’ve always believed in because we feel like it keeps the holiday from feeling too commercial and we […]
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We have a fun new pattern we want to share with you! The Favorite Tote is a simple square bottom tote bag, but was designed as a way for you to feature your favorite fabric. You know that fat quarter that you just love but don’t know how to use? This is the project! Have […]
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clockwise from top left: “Simple Stitched Vinyl Wallet” from How About Orange, “Trick Up My Sleeve Coin Purse” from Family Chic, “Men’s Business Card Wallet” from a Spoon Full of Sugar, “DIY Leather Wallet” from The Merrythought Another school year is quickly coming to an end. Graduation gifts are on the minds of many, so […]
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We have profound respect and appreciation for the people that devote their lives to teaching our children. We can’t imagine how tasking it is to give so much of yourself to each child’s needs on a daily basis. It’s more than a job, it’s a calling. May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week. This week is […]
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Christmas is almost here and we are busy finishing up all of our handmade gifts for our friends and family. For the last month we have been blogging lots of great gift ideas, with free tutorials and new patterns for all of you. Thanks for joining us for the journey! For the men in our […]
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