Handmade bags, totes, crochet, cross-stitch, and other creative projects
Example tags: Bag Making, Crochet, Cross Stitch, Tote Bags, Sewing Projects
Yes, I Really Can Crochet! I was sitting around reminiscing recently and looking through old pictures when I came across several photos of things I crocheted for my grandchildren when they were babies. Seeing them again brought back so many…
When Your Favorite Bag Breaks… Make a New One! The strap on my favorite crossbody bag broke, so I had to decide how I was going to replace it. And really, what better excuse could there be to make myself…
There’s something special about finishing a small project in the middle of busy days and changing seasons. While quilts will always have my heart, sometimes a little project is exactly what my creative spirit needs — something simple, satisfying, and…
Taming the Clutter with the “In Control” Caddy byAnnie As soon as I came across the In Control caddy pattern byAnnie, I knew it was just what I needed. Designed with function and style in mind, it’s the perfect solution…
There’s something special about making something with your hands—especially when it’s for someone you love. I recently finished a project close to my heart: a handmade duffle bag for my grandson using the Patchwork Duffle Mini pattern by Knot &…
After doing the Everyday Quilted Tote, I decided to try the All The Things Tote, but with some modifications as I had seen some other versions on social media that I wanted to try. There were 3 things I wanted…
I have some upcoming retreats and I was looking for a tote bag that I could use on the plane as a carry on and take with me to the actual retreat with all my goodies inside. I decided to…
While my Mom was here visiting in February I made her a special tote bag using the pattern by Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life called, Raspberry Summer Tote, but I did not use the Raspberry Summer fabric collection. Instead,…
I am determined to finish several small projects that I have been putting off for months now. I have had this project for probably a year or longer and never got around to making them. It was an easy project…
The mushroom bloom fabric by Poppie Cotton that I used to make my granddaughters mushroom quilt included a piece of fabric with all types of affirmation words in what looks like a deck of cards. I used it to make…