Happy Holidays everyone! I hope this time of year is bringing you some extra love and moments of peace. One of my favorite activities during the holidays, like most of you, is to make Christmas cookies! Now, I'm especially lucky, because not only do we bake some wonderful traditional American cookies, but we also make cookies from my Mother's childhood. My mom, Babi, immigrated to America when she was 12 years old with her mother, we call her Nana, from Czechoslovakia. They have some of the most incredible, and sometimes tragic, stories from their lives. And when we spend time baking and cooking together, I get to hear a lot of them. It's a magical time to spend with my closest family members and to learn about them in a way that makes me feel like we've lived in two different worlds. I hope you get to experience the same. Either with your family, strangers, or even through videos like this.
Crafty Weekly Roundup! 11.22.2021 – 11.26.2021
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This week on YouTube!
The cutest holder for all the things! This Sent With Love make from Sewn Ideas is an addictive project. You make it for one thing (a baby shower, holiday cards, a wedding) and then you think of SO MANY MORE occasions it can be used! I've already spoken to many of you who said you're gifting these to everyone in the family, and I LOVE seeing your version!
The New Stuff:
OklaRoots 2021 12 Days of Giveaways!!!
OklaRoots 12 Days of Giveaways will have 1 new winner each day, starting November 26 and ending December 8th! You can enter at any time. If you have a preference on the giveaway day, make sure to add it below. Otherwise, one entry will put you in the drawing for each day! Most prizes are open to residents worldwide. Make sure to stay updated on Instagram and Facebook for the daily prizes and details!
Congrats Valerie and Görel!
Day 1!
Congrats Laura!
Day 2!
Congrats Jennifer!
Day 3!
Congrats Marsha, Darcy and Becca!
Day 4!
Congrats Rhonda!
Day 5!
Congrats Lorelei, Lisa and Toni!
Day 6!
Congrats Michelle!
Day 7!
Congrats Jo and Catherine!
Day 8!
Congrats Joyce, Alison and Laura!
Day 9!
Congrats Kait!
Day 10!
Congrats Steven ('s wife)!
Day 11!
Day 12!
Crafty Weekly Roundup! 11.15.2021 – 11.19.2021
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This week on YouTube!
One of the coolest bags I've ever made, the Retro Sling Backpack from Kandou Patterns is a must make!
I feel so lucky that I was able to unbox and play with the latest Bella Box from Kimberbell! These boxes sold out so fast, so make sure to keep an eye out for the next one!
The New Stuff:
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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 11.1.2021 – 11.5.2021
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This week on YouTube!
One of the most popular bags in the sewing community, the Lola by Swoon has been on my list for ages. Don't let those curves fool you, this bag is not a challenging one! You can do it!
The New Stuff:
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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 10.25.2021 – 10.29.2021
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This week on YouTube!
Oooo I do love a wallet! This Curvalicious zip wallet from Spencer Ogg is a great one for any confident beginner! The curves are not that tight, and it just comes together so smoothly.
I had NO IDEA you could make lace using an embroidery machine! And not just lace, free standing lace. So now we can build structures! Such a fun activity for the family!
The New Stuff:
These hoodies from MoreMeKnow are SOOOOO comfy and sew cute!
Can you have too much zipper tape? Nope! Lauren Mormino has some of the highest quality zipper tapes and amazing colors!
Fun HAPA fabric came in this week! I'm loving all of the rainbow backgrounds on these prints.
Crafty Weekly Roundup! 10.18.2021 – 10.22.2021
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This week on YouTube!
This week's bag video is not only ADORABLE and the first time we've showcased a ByAnnie Pattern... it's also for a great cause! Ad revenue for this video for the month of October will be donated to breast cancer research! Check out this post to learn more.
I have a feeling many of you have an embroidery machine on your wish list this year.... and here's another project for you to plan for! This amazing notepad holders from Crashing Waves come together quickly and are the BEST last minute gifts!
The New Stuff:
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#SewPink with ByAnnie and a GIVEAWAY!
This month I have the incredible opportunity to join ByAnnie's Annual Blog Hop to raise money for breast cancer research. I honestly can't put into words how excited I was to be included in this, and on top of that, they're letting me film a tutorial for one of their patterns!
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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 10.11.2021 – 10.15.2021
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This week on YouTube!
This might be my new favorite go-to quick gift project! You don't need much material, and it turns out fantastic! Check out this clear zip copy cat pouch, with free templates!
My first ever sewing expo was SO much fun! Even though my time there was short, it was a beautiful trip to meet some of the most creative individuals in our crafty community.
The New Stuff:
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Stoney Clover Lane Inspired Clear Pouch
Stoney Clover Lane is one of my absolute favorite shops to treat myself. Their bags and pouches are just the happiest colors, they have a huge selection of patches to customize your items, and it's honestly just really fun to shop with them. They are an investment, but the quality is unmatched. They're meant for everyone, including parents, if that gives you a better idea (they can take a beating and still look brand new).
When I saw their adorable clear pouch, I obviously fell in love. Wanting to buy multiple colors, I was quickly snapped out of my dream-like state by the price tag. Now, I will tell you that I did end up purchasing one, and you can see why it's valued so high. It really is stunning and the craftsmanship is impressive. And that's coming from a bag maker that can find fault in the nicest of bags.
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