August 2015 – Knot and Thread Design

So I started another semester of college this week. It's been a couple years since I've been in school, so it's definitely been an adventure. My first assignment was to create a collage that tells about "Who you are." Which I actually kind of dislike, I don't believe that what we do, or what we are interested in really make up "who we are." I believe we are much more than the things that happen to us, or the activities we do each day. Regardless. I did manage to figure out how to incorporate some sewing and fabric into my project. I wanted to make a small quilt block to show my passion for creating, sewing, quilting... etc. So I found one of my mini quilt patterns. This one happens to be Rise and Shine by Camille Roskelley. I just made one of the quilt blocks instead of the...

So... if you haven't heard already, there is a lot of hype about this little bag! The Stash and Dash Bag is a pattern that Annie wrote for her 2nd Annual summer sew-a-long. It a fabulous pattern and even better... it's FREE for a limited time. So don't wait to snag a copy for yourself. (Until Oct. 1)I had so much fun making this bag and especially loved brushing up on some of the best bag making tips I've seen! They are all posted on Annie's blog. If you have never made one of Annie's patterns try out this one. Then go crazy with the rest of them. The tips presented in her blog series will help you become a #patternsbyannie master! Pictured above are some of the tools I used while making the Stash and Dash bag. These are bag making necessities in my opinion. I wouldn't be...

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