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...
Handles and Bindings! This week we will be making our handles and attaching our pocket and zipper bindings. I’ll be sharing different tools and techniques you can use for attaching your binding as well as different options for your handles. HANDLE OPTIONS Are you using a finished handle webbing? Or...
This week is all things quilting and cutting. I’ll be sharing some quilting and cutting tips with you this week. Quilting the bag panels can take a bit of time so just be patient and enjoy the meditative hum of your sewing machine. QUILTING ON YOUR DOMESTIC MACHINE There are...
Welcome to the first week of the Patchwork Duffle Sew-along. Excited to be sewing along with more than 1500 of you! I am excited to document our tips and tricks here on the blog for you all the have access to and reference for future use! Friends, Hope you’ve found...
I hope you’re enjoying my Patchwork Duffle pattern. I have been relishing the cute photos shared on Instagram. If you’ve been wondering about adding a carrying strap, then you’re in luck! I’ve got some tips that should help you in doing that. If you don’t have the pattern I offer...
Introducing the Patchwork Duffle bag pattern! This has been such an incredibly fun project to work on and create. I love when a patten just comes together and when I just can’t wait to make 30 of them. I have currently made 5 versions so far and can’t wait to...
Welcome to SEW PINK 2021! For those that are new to the #SewPink Initiative, it was created by ByAnnie.com LLC to raise awareness for breast cancer throughout the year. Their efforts culminate in an annual blog hop during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote self-care, awareness, early detection and...
Hello folks. I would like to introduce you to my newest pattern: The Violet Backpack. If you’re a regular around here, you know I like to name my patterns after my nieces’ names. Olivia, Truvy, and Wylie are all namesakes for previous patterns of mine. I knew I would eventually...
Hi friends, I’m very pleased to share about a dear friend’s new book! Pam and I met in real life during an even hosted in Provo, UT called Creative Collaborative. Sarah Jane was speaking so we both went to fan girl over an incredible artist and fabric designer. We realized...
Who doesn’t love sewing with a good rainbow fabric collection? Luckily for me (and you), Shayla from Sassafras lane is a master at creating said colorful collections. I first sewed with one of Shayla’s collections a few years ago when I was able to participate in a blog tour for...
It’s such a pleasure to have some good news and positivity to share amidst all of the twists and turns 2020 has thrown our way. My good friend Annie Unrein and her crew are raising money and awareness for Breast Cancer research. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to participate!...
