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Entries Tagged as 'In the studio'

New Storage for my tons of supplies

October 19th, 2007 · No Comments

You know finding just the right kind of storage for all your sewing needs can be a bit challenging.
You think something is going to work and then after a while you find out it’s not doing what you need it to well anymore. Well that was happening to me, I was becoming over run […]

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Tags: goodies · In the studio · just talk · thoughts

Presencia Threads are fantastic!

October 16th, 2007 · No Comments

I just have to write and tell you about this great thread. Presencia threads are wonderful to work with. I have been busy playing with them most of the weekend. As a matter of fact my new Ladybug bag was sewn using these threads. I used the cotton, rayon and finca […]

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Tags: thread · Presencia · In the studio · just talk · creativity

New Bag! Ladybug Handbag

October 13th, 2007 · 11 Comments

Just thought I would take a moment to share with you my newest bag design. A peek into my ladybug garden! Online class for this bag coming soon! If you are interested in signing up for this class, join our mail list where I announce new class signups as they become available.
 
This fun little […]

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Tags: joggles · New Handbags · In the studio · classes

Exerimentation with caron d’ache

October 7th, 2007 · No Comments

I bought the caron d’ache watercolor crayons recently and thought I would sit down and give them a try. They were fun to play with and made a soft watercolor look on my house design. Just a soft blend of colors, they are kind of muted but that was the effect I was going for.

I […]

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Tags: In the studio · creativity · inspiration · thoughts

one fish two fish

October 6th, 2007 · 1 Comment

sneak preview!!! I am working on a new fish bag design.this is in progress and I will post again when its complete.This is going to be a large tote, something fun and colorful that can be made usinga variety of fat quarters.

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Tags: new creations · in progress · In the studio · thoughts

E-patterns and the new shop

October 3rd, 2007 · 1 Comment

You know I love being able to put patterns together in a digital format.

It allows me so much more freedom than the traditional patterns that you purchase in the store. When you create traditional patterns you have to consider many things, how many images (I should say technical drawings) how much words, how much paper […]

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30 Minute Grocery Bag Pattern

September 27th, 2007 · 3 Comments

Fast, fun and easy 30 Minute Grocery Bag Pattern! By the E-Pattern NOW!
We all love bags and we all hate those plastic bags we get at the local supermarket. They are roomy but they rip and tear and don’t hold up very well.
You might also have noticed the many reusable bags […]

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Tags: new creations · In the studio · Patterns

Head wear

September 18th, 2007 · 1 Comment

I have been so busy lately and there just doesnt seem to be enough hours in a day to get done all I want to do.
I am working on my new fish bag, it is going to be an oversize tote, kind of like a big beach bag. It is looking adorable, colorful and fun! […]

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Tags: shop · In the studio · thoughts

Back in the Studio!!!

September 4th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Finally!!!!! I have been trying to get some studio time back into my daily life for a few weeks now. The end of summer was full of back to school things. Then came the first week of school and I thought I was going to have my studio time back full time and well […]

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Moving my studio

August 18th, 2007 · No Comments

I have been busy these last few days moving my studio to a different room in my house. I guess you could say I out grew my old one. Can’t imagine it was all that fabric and supplies I bought!!!
It all started a few weeks ago when I was talking with my daughter who innocently […]

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