Week 3: Assembly, Zippers, and Binding This week we will be finishing our bags! I have seen so many finished bags already! This bag really does come together quick after all the quilting and cutting are completed. I'll be sharing quick tips on bindings, the carrying strap, zipper installation, and...
Week 2: Cutting, Quilting, and Handles This week we will be quilting and cutting out all our quilted bag pieces, cutting our accent fabric, and making our handles.If you're just now joining the sew-along, make sure you check out the stuff from week 1: IG Live Week 1 Email And...
Week 1: Collecting Supplies and Cutting Patchwork Welcome to the Duffle Sew-along 2024 for the Patchwork Duffle and Patchwork Duffle Mini patterns! This week we'll focus on collecting all the supplies you need for your bag and cutting the squares for your patchwork (if you're making a patchwork bag). If...
My son Archie is notoriously adventurous. He goes and goes and goes and lives to explore. He always wants to see how far he can push something until it breaks (and it often does). He is fearless and is rarely deterred by silly things like bodily harm. He loves bananas...
(The last one) Welcome to week 3 of the sew-along! At this point, you should have your fabric quilted and your handles assembled. Now that you’ve finished that portion of the project, it’s time to assemble the pieces and attach the binding. Let’s jump right into it! Assembly My favorite...
Welcome to week 2 of the sew-along! At this point, you should have all your supplies for the bag and have cut out your fabric pieces. Now that you’ve finished that portion of the project, it’s time to quilt your pieces and assemble the handles. Let’s jump right into it!...
The Checkered Star Quilt Pattern is out and now available for purchase! It’s been such a fun project to work on. I designed the mini version of this quilt block in January 2023 for 12 minis in 12 months and had so much fun making the 6 ½ inch version...
I’m so glad you’ve joined us in making the All the Things Tote together. You’re going to love making this tote alongside many other makers! I’m here to make it fun and easy for you. Here’s what you have to look forward to: Tips, tricks and live Q+A on Instagram...
This week we will be making our handles and assembling the bag. Are you excited to finish this up? I hope the end result of this bag leaves you wanting to make more! HANDLES: Are you using a finished handle webbing? Or covering some strapping with fabric? You have options...
We are quilting and cutting out all the pieces this week! PREPPING YOUR FABRIC FOR QUILTINGThis are some simple tips but I find helpful when getting ready to quilt my fabrics. 1: Make sure if your fabric is directional you piece it prior to quilting. 2: Iron your fabric.I know...
Welcome to another Sew-Along! I’m so excited to be sewing another bag with you! The Schedule Collect Supplies Do you have everything you need? I designed the bag to be made with Soft and Stable, but I have seen a couple samples interfaced with SF101 fusible interfacing and then quilted...
Don’t you just love puppies? I love puppies because they small and cute. It’s like all of the good things about a dog, but in a more manageable size. If you like puppies like I do, you might also like my Patchwork Duffle Mini—which is a smaller and more manageably-sized...
As always, I feel so privileged to participate in the ByAnnie #SewPINK event each year, to promote Breast Cancer awareness and fundraising! This year the ByAnnie team has made a goal to raise $20,000. If you would like to help us reach this goal, you can donate directly to the...
What a fun few weeks we shared together making duffles! I have loved seeing your finished bags pop up on Instagram! Thank you for sharing and for sewing with me! I’m so excited to share some fun additions that Makers made during the sew along and wanted to credit them...
This may be the week you are looking forward to the most! This week’s steps include Zipper installation and Bias Binding. You might be a little nervous if you’ve never done these steps, but don’t you worry! I’ve got some great tips for you. ZIPPER INSTALLATION This method of zipper...
