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I love working with my hands and this is where I document all the fun projects I do. You’ll see knitting, crochet, and sewing, plus a few odds and ends thrown in now and then.

Tote Bag Patterns and Tutorials

Published by dee on August 19, 2008

Multimedia messageThis is the very first tote bag I made. I think I was more impressed than anybody that it actually came out as well as it did. I intended for it to be a small diaper bag/purse that I could carry for a quick outing or trip to the store. It has definitely been used for that, as well as many other things in the months since I made it.

Today there was a comment on my Flickr account asking me if I had a pattern for the bag. I do have a pattern. Unfortunately, I downloaded it and didn’t keep track of the website that it came from so I can’t link to it. I searched and searched today and still can’t manage to find it (if anyone recognizes the pattern and has a link please share!), but I did find some other great patterns and tutorials that I wanted to share.

Here are some that I’m hoping to try out soon:

If those are too easy for you and you are feeling a bit adventurous, you might also want to try experimenting with some adjustable straps like the ones in You SEW Girl’s Adjustable Strap tutorial.

Are there any other great patterns or tutorials out there that I missed? Have you tried any of these that I listed? Leave a comment and let me know!

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Simple Art Tote

Published by dee on August 14, 2008

I’m still catching up from our trip to Dallas last weekend and haven’t had time to even thing about being crafty this week.  I have some projects waiting for me as soon as I find some spare time, but until I can get to them I’ll continue sharing some great things from around the web.

Art Tote by Five Flowers
Art Tote by Five Flowers

I found this simple art tote bag over on Five Flowers.  I’m always stuck when it comes to birthday gift ideas and this one is just perfect.  When I saw it I had one of those, “Duh, why didn’t I think of that?” moments.  My nieces and nephews can expect to receive one of these filled with art supplies when their birthdays come around again!

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Need To Line Those Crocheted Bags?

Published by dee on August 5, 2008

If you haven’t noticed by my recent sewing projects, I have a thing for handmade bags. Years ago when I first started learning to crochet I made a few little handbags but I always wanted them lined and didn’t quite know how to do it. I didn’t have a sewing machine at the time either, so I put together some very sloppy hand sewn linings for those bags and well, they just didn’t last. If only I had this great tutorial from Futuregirl around back then, perhaps I would still be carrying those cute little handbags around.

*photo by Futuregirl

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A Fresh Start

Published by dee on July 30, 2008

getting craftyI’ve been a little absent around here lately and I can only blame it on one thing: The creative juices are flowing. Pregnancy seems to zap it all out of me but it is finally coming back. In the last two weeks I completed a re-design of this site, created a completely new site, and actually did a little sewing on top of that. I feel such a sense of accomplishment.

But, that’s not what this post is about. What this is about is the launch of my new site Getting Crafty! A few of you may recall a little site I started up a year or so ago called Novice Knitting. Well, I haven’t been doing much knitting lately and the site has been pretty much abandoned because of that. So, what I’ve done is rolled it all over into a new site that will feature all of my craft projects (not just knitting!) as well as feature some great craft ideas and amazing crafters that I find around the internet. I won’t promise daily posting because I still have a full time job, two kids, a husband, and two other blogs to take care of but I am hoping to update at least a couple times a week.

So, even if you aren’t into crafting, please come on over and take a look around. If nothing else, come check out my latest sewing project.

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Tote Your Stuff!

Published by dee on July 29, 2008

Life with a new baby includes carrying around a lot of stuff. You need diapers, wipes, extra clothes, bottles, bibs, toys, pacifiers, along with all kinds of other odds and ends. That’s why when I found a super simple pattern for this cute little tote bag I had to buy it. I made the first one for my sister-in-law back in December. I thought it would make the perfect diaper bag, but she chose to use it as a purse instead.

Tote Bags

After my own little bundle of joy came along, I decided I needed to make one for myself. Now, only four months later, I finally found the time to make my own bag (the pink/brown striped one). I also put one together for my sister (the underwater themed one), even though her diaper bag days are nearly over. I’m sure she’ll be able to find a use for it.

The bag is reversible, with pockets either on the inside or outside. I haven’t yet decided which way I like the best yet.

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