Some of my clever readers have been making gorgeous versions of my Big Tote Bag Pattern so I wanted to show off a few of their makes. I always love seeing items people have made using my patterns and tutorials. I get such a rush and it almost feels like I made them too! One clever lady even made a mini version, printing the pattern at 50%. It was so cute! I am so in love ...
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Big Tote Bag Pattern Giveaway: Winners and Pattern Sale!
Drum roll please! The 2 winners of a copy of The Big Tote Bag PDF Pattern are.................................. Sandra Cootes Cartwright and Kama Clark! Congratulations ladies!! I have sent you both an email. Please get back to me within 2 days to claim your prize. Thanks to everyone who entered. If you weren't lucky enough to win a copy of the pattern, then head on ...
Giveaway Day – Big Tote Bag Pattern Giveaway
May Giveaway Day has arrived at Sew Mama Sew and I'm taking part. Bloggers everywhere host a giveaway, and best of all, you can find them all in one spot, so if you're in a competition entering kind of mood, go crazy! I'm giving away 2 copies of The Big Tote Bag PDF Sewing Pattern. Because it's a PDF pattern, this giveaway is open Worldwide! How to Win: Use the ...
Adding a Divider Pocket to the Big Tote Bag
Have you ever made a hand-made gift for someone and wished that you could keep it? Well, that's the case for me with this version of The Big Tote Bag! Last time I saw my friend's knitting, it was living in an old plastic bag. So, I decided that for Christmas she could do with a gorgeous new knitting bag so that her projects would have a happy home! I'm so pleased with the ...
Launching the Autumn Street Pattern Shop!
The pattern for the big tote bag is here!! Just last week I put up a post showing you my new library bag. I've had such an overwhelming response to it that I've been working non stop for the last week to get the pattern ready. The pattern has been tested and proof read and I'm so glad it's finished and ready for you to enjoy. I have dreamt of selling patterns for quite ...
Biiiiiiig Library Bag!
Regular readers will probably know of my love for the Library. Once a week Roman and I walk down to the library for story time and to pick up whichever books take our fancy. The thing is, that library books are heavy! I mostly borrow non-fiction and usually choose books based on their covers - how very discriminatory of me! I take them home and then have a flick through. I'd ...