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Big Canvas Beach Bag
It's all cotton so it breathes well and dries in a snap. Rope handles add a nautical touch, and a ring of metal grommets makes it easy to open wide so you can load up plenty of towels and other important sunny weather gear ...
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Bitty Boho Shoulder Bags
The 70s hippie style didn't go away, it just came back as "boho." Rich color, mixed-media, wonderful textures, and a loose, unstructured feel are hallmarks of "bohemian fashion." Our little shoulder bags fit right in ...
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Soft Slouch Shoulder Bag
An ideal blend of two wardrobe staples: plaid flannel and crisp denim. The slight teardrop shape and soft construction gives it a signature slouch that’s as everyday comfortable as your favorite flannel shirt and jeans ...
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Mini Snap-and-Fold Card Case
Gift card, credit card, business card; this three-pocket mini wallet holds them all. It’s a fun and easy project you can finish in an afternoon and a gorgeous gift idea. We used pre-cuts, highlighted with stunning ribbons ...
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Sewing Patches Tote
If you’re sewin’ and you know it… clap your hands. Honor your favorite hobby with our fun machine embroidery patches. Free downloads are included in 6 popular formats. We used Sulky 30wt cotton for a perfect matte finish ...
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Mini Charm Square Patchwork Placemats
We can't get enough of the itty-bitty adorableness of Mini Charm Squares. At just 2½", they are bite-size pieces you can stitch together into colorful combinations. We used them to create double borders on a set of placemats ...
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Zip Zap Mini Zipper Pouch
Sometimes extra-cute is exactly what you need. With its casual style and small size, this double-zip pouch is great for kids or adults. Clever side loops act as channels for the thin, adjustable-with-knots straps ...
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Scrappy Patchwork Border Dish Towels
We show you how to make a patchwork panel from which you’ll sub-cut horizontal accent bands to jazz up a store-bought flour sack towel (or two or three). We used leftover jelly roll strips, but any small scraps could work ...
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WordPlay Messenger Bag
Got something to say? Make a messenger bag with a real message! We used iron-on letters to create our FACT-FICTION phrase. Button flap pockets and a cool closure are just the start of the hardworking, everyman/woman style ...
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Triangle Color Block Table Runner
Color Block style has a cool 60s vibe with a bold, modern look. No prints need apply. This is all about solid, saturated color. Classic half square triangles make up this stunning runner. The easy patchwork creates a fabulous finish ...
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How to Make Adjustable Straps
Making adjustable straps can seem like a magic rope trick with all the threading this way and that. But, it’s really quite easy and makes the strap much more flexible. Lengthen to wear crossbody, shorten for a shoulder strap ...
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Patchwork + Tufted Square Couch Cushion
Creating undulating curves across a flat surface is a wonderful way to add dimensional interest to a cushion. Patchwork is a good choice for tufting because the intersecting lines give you a perfect grid for your stitching points ...
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Travel Tote with Handy Wraparound Pockets
Plenty o' pockets to stash all your stuff! There are four big outside pockets that wrap front and back plus a deep inside compartment. We offer a free set of pattern downloads for the tote body as well as all the pockets ...
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How to Make a Ribbon Petal Cockade
Ribbon artist, Elaine Schmidt brings us this detailed Guest Tutorial that takes you through the steps to create a classic ribbon petal cockcade - a gorgeous embellishment for a bag or to accent a pillow or drapery tieback ...
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Box Style Tote with Yarn Wrapped Handles
Our simple box tote adds eye-catching yarn wrapped handles and hand stitched accents for a pop of bold color – from fiery red to fresh green to golden yellow - against a solid background. It's a fast + easy technique ...
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Trixie’s Easy Patchwork Pillow
This pillow is an example of fast and easy patchwork using a grid. The design is the same on both sides, but we turned one grid panel 90º to create an interesting effect front to back. Use some of your favorite small, colorful bits ...
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Canvas Crossbody Bucket Bag
We were inspired by vintage rucksacks when designing this modern canvas bucket bag. With a great slouchy style + tough construction details, it’s a good choice for men or women as a serious shoulder tote ...
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Linen Color Block Tote
These box totes are sewn up in 100% linen so they have a wonderfully soft slouch. Each bag features three coordinating solid colors set against one another in big, bold blocks both inside and out ...
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Lightweight Day Pack
Details add an upscale look to this slim backpack. We added all the classic carryall styling: from the padded adjustable straps to the fold-over flap with a magnetic clasp to the fully-finished front zippered pocket ...
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The Wandering Minstrel Bag
This soft and slouchy bag blends 5 different fabrics from within one collection plus an accent solid and a row of perky poms along the top, Color, pattern, and texture combine from all sides for a unique, whimsical finish ...
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