Patchwork Duffle – Knot and Thread Design

09 Jan

Patchwork Duffle Mini

Don't you just love puppies? I love puppies because they small and cute. It's like all of the good things about a dog, but in a more manageable size. If you like puppies like I do, you might also like my Patchwork Duffle Mini—which is a smaller and more manageably-sized version of my Patchwork Duffle pattern. This pattern has felt like it's been in the works for a while now. Shortly after the Patchwork Duffle was released, I had people wondering about another size variation. All you who have made the extra large and extra spacious Patchwork Duffle know you can fit a small toddler inside. Well now you have the perfect sized bag for your Toddler's use, or a perfect companion travel bag for your Patchwork Duffle. Like the...

20 Oct

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Patchwork Sew-Along Wrap Up!

What a fun few weeks we shared together making duffles! I have loved seeing your finished bags pop up on Instagram! Thank you for sharing and for sewing with me! I'm so excited to share some fun additions that Makers made during the sew along and wanted to credit them and link to them so you could reference back to these fun ideas and additions for any of your future Patchwork Duffle making! INSIDE POCKET ADDITION I loved this idea of adding a mesh pockets to the inside of the End Panels. Mesh is a great way to add a pocket without adding more bulk into your seams! You can bind the mesh with a fold over elastic or just a piece of cotton fabric. @_indoor_cat shared photos of her addition! check her Instagram...

28 Sep

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Patchwork Duffle Sew-along Week 3

Handles and Bindings! This week we will be making our handles and attaching our pocket and zipper bindings. I'll be sharing different tools and techniques you can use for attaching your binding as well as different options for your handles. HANDLE OPTIONS Are you using a finished handle webbing? Or covering some strapping with fabric? You have options and both are good! I am really loving seeing all the webbing options out there! I now have 22 colors of finished cotton webbing in my shop if this is the route you choose. FABRIC COVERED STRAPPING Covering a polypro strapping with fabric is one of my favorite ways to add more variety to your bag. I love fabric so any way to incoporate just one more print excites...

14 Sep

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Patchwork Duffle Sew-along Week 1

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Welcome to the first week of the Patchwork Duffle Sew-along. Excited to be sewing along with more than 1500 of you! I am excited to document our tips and tricks here on the blog for you all the have access to and reference for future use! Friends, Hope you've found some shops to grab your supplies. If you haven't be sure to check out Stitch Supply Co. for some curated bag kits! I have supplies in my shop along with some helpful bag making tools. If you have some scraps start cutting them up! This Patchwork Duffle is perfect for using up those quilt scrap leftovers. Grab the PDF pattern here OR the paper copy here. THE SCHEDULE We will be making the Patchwork...