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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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    Candice's Bookbag Backpack
    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! 

    Read More
  • For the love of building a snowman, Susan's made every little girl's (and boy's?) perfect bag! Using my Bookbag Backpack pattern, Susan made the bag up in this Frozen fabric, leaving the long optional cross body strap off. 

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    "Frozen" Bookbag Backpack by Susan
    For the love of building a snowman, Susan's made every little girl's (and boy's?) perfect bag! Using my Bookbag Backpack pattern, Susan made the bag up in this Frozen fabric, leaving the long optional cross body strap off. 

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  • Hi Everyone!

    I am so happy to be over at Mrs H's house today,  I hope she has the kettle on...I wouldn't mind a cup of tea ;P  I know how lucky am I to be asked over for a visit - I just wish little Cicely was awake for a cuddle ;)

    So, I accepted Samantha's invitation to pop over here to her blog and share with you all some of my favourite companion carpet bags that are in the running for the fabulous January prize in the bag of the month club flickr group competition.

    For those of you who don't know me, my name is Emma, and I blog over at For My Little Monster.Read More
    Companion Carpet Bag round up {Emma from For my little Monster}

    Hi Everyone!

    I am so happy to be over at Mrs H's house today,  I hope she has the kettle on...I wouldn't mind a cup of tea ;P  I know how lucky am I to be asked over for a visit - I just wish little Cicely was awake for a cuddle ;)

    So, I accepted Samantha's invitation to pop over here to her blog and share with you all some of my favourite companion carpet bags that are in the running for the fabulous January prize in the bag of the month club flickr group competition.

    For those of you who don't know me, my name is Emma, and I blog over at For My Little Monster.Read More


  • Are you joining our Nappy Bag sewalong? In case you haven't decided for the fabric you're going to use, we have some ideas for you to think about before May 1st!

    The Nappy Bag is a roomy bag that's perfect for showcasing your best fabric. 
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    Ideas for your Nappy Bag


    Are you joining our Nappy Bag sewalong? In case you haven't decided for the fabric you're going to use, we have some ideas for you to think about before May 1st!

    The Nappy Bag is a roomy bag that's perfect for showcasing your best fabric. 
    Read More
  • This month I’ve been sewing a new version of the Bookbag Backpack and will release the updated pattern soon, so keep your eyes peeled. Sewing a really pretty (if I can say so myself:) backpack can make one ponder on the many great uses for a new bag like this, from celebrating the going back to school (or the gym), a new hobby or even a commitment to read more. Here are 5 reasons why I think you should consider sewing yourself a new bookbag backpack this season!

    Celebrate going back to school 


    You don’t have to be formally part of an official learning institution to enjoy the crisp, back to school feeling, you could learn a new skill or set yourself your learn to get better at something specific. And as a student, you’ll need a book bag to carry around your books, notes and study materials.





































    Get someone else in your family excited about going back to school 


    We actually got the idea from one of our Facebook fans, Simone, (also a fabulous tester) who commented that she would like to make the book bag in a Star Wars or a Ninja fabric for her son. I don’t know about you, but I know a few young gentlemen who would really enjoy a new book bag for their first time or school (or kindergarten!) The best way to get them super excited is to go with them at the fabric store and have them choose the fabric, if that’s possible.


    Commit to reading more in the next season

    Whether is just fiction that you love, or a mix of non-fiction (read: sewing books!) and fiction, you know how beneficial reading is. A study from the University of Liverpool showed that people who read feel happier about themselves and their lives and that reading for just 30 minutes a week(!) brings greater life satisfaction and enhances social connectedness, while another study by the New School for Social Research in New York showed that that reading fiction is making us more empathic.

    Protect your back (I'm looking at you, over sized bag fans!)

    If you’re just one of us who would always choose an over sized bag over a minuscule purse that doesn't fit more than your keys and phone, a bookbag backpack is a good idea to try. The advantage of having two straps instead of just one is that the weight is distributed better so you don’t end up hurting your spine. This way you could bring with you everything you need to make it through the day.


    Bring your unique style to your active time


    If you're an athlete, cycle or train periodically and love the practicality of backpacks but would just prefer something more stylish and more unique, making your own is a good alternative. You can sew a really great bag, that’s durable and well crafted (and let’s not forget: beautiful!) and still have the comfort of a backpack. Plus, if you're going to use my pattern, the bag quickly goes from workout to the office thanks to it's handy upward handles.

     What about you? When will you use your bookbag backpack?

    5 reasons why you should consider sewing a Bookbag Backpack
    This month I’ve been sewing a new version of the Bookbag Backpack and will release the updated pattern soon, so keep your eyes peeled. Sewing a really pretty (if I can say so myself:) backpack can make one ponder on the many great uses for a new bag like this, from celebrating the going back to school (or the gym), a new hobby or even a commitment to read more. Here are 5 reasons why I think you should consider sewing yourself a new bookbag backpack this season!

    Celebrate going back to school 


    You don’t have to be formally part of an official learning institution to enjoy the crisp, back to school feeling, you could learn a new skill or set yourself your learn to get better at something specific. And as a student, you’ll need a book bag to carry around your books, notes and study materials.





































    Get someone else in your family excited about going back to school 


    We actually got the idea from one of our Facebook fans, Simone, (also a fabulous tester) who commented that she would like to make the book bag in a Star Wars or a Ninja fabric for her son. I don’t know about you, but I know a few young gentlemen who would really enjoy a new book bag for their first time or school (or kindergarten!) The best way to get them super excited is to go with them at the fabric store and have them choose the fabric, if that’s possible.


    Commit to reading more in the next season

    Whether is just fiction that you love, or a mix of non-fiction (read: sewing books!) and fiction, you know how beneficial reading is. A study from the University of Liverpool showed that people who read feel happier about themselves and their lives and that reading for just 30 minutes a week(!) brings greater life satisfaction and enhances social connectedness, while another study by the New School for Social Research in New York showed that that reading fiction is making us more empathic.

    Protect your back (I'm looking at you, over sized bag fans!)

    If you’re just one of us who would always choose an over sized bag over a minuscule purse that doesn't fit more than your keys and phone, a bookbag backpack is a good idea to try. The advantage of having two straps instead of just one is that the weight is distributed better so you don’t end up hurting your spine. This way you could bring with you everything you need to make it through the day.


    Bring your unique style to your active time


    If you're an athlete, cycle or train periodically and love the practicality of backpacks but would just prefer something more stylish and more unique, making your own is a good alternative. You can sew a really great bag, that’s durable and well crafted (and let’s not forget: beautiful!) and still have the comfort of a backpack. Plus, if you're going to use my pattern, the bag quickly goes from workout to the office thanks to it's handy upward handles.

     What about you? When will you use your bookbag backpack?