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It's always nice to receive compliments, but it's especially nice to receive them from customers who love making one's patterns.

Last week I was so blessed to receive the following messages from one of my customers Candice. She very kindly agreed to let me share the photos of her latest make, the Bookbag Backpack with you all.

Candice says she's not very good at photography but I think her pics look great!

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A hobby that feels lonely is no kind of hobby to me. That's why I loved being part of the Bag of the Month club last year and why I was so keen to be a part again this year. I loved the camaraderie, the different versions but most of all connecting with those actually using my patterns and seeing their creativity.

So without further ado, I introduce to you January's bag of the month club '15 pattern, The Companion Carpet Bag.


I must confess to my very nerdy love of all things Doctor Who. I started out thinking I'd design a Doctor's bag to celebrate my not so secret love, but then I figured the Doctor only carries a screwdriver, he doesn't need a bag.

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Now that the Companion Carpet bag pattern is done and out there in the big wide world, I'm going to share a few tutorials with you this month on adjusting the pattern.


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In the Companion Carpet bag I made for Catrin, I put elasticated pockets in the lining. Today I've got a tutorial for you to add elasticated pockets to your own bag.

For mine I used 10" of 1/2" wide elastic.


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