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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 11.22.2021 – 11.26.2021

Stash Additions - Nov. 30, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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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!

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OklaRoots 2021 12 Days of Giveaways!!!

Stash Additions - Nov. 26, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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

Stash Additions - Nov. 23, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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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!

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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 11.1.2021 – 11.5.2021

Stash Additions - Nov. 09, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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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!

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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 10.25.2021 – 10.29.2021

Stash Additions - Nov. 03, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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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

Stash Additions - Oct. 26, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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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!

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#SewPink with ByAnnie and a GIVEAWAY!

Tutorials - Oct. 18, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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

Stash Additions - Oct. 18, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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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. 

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Stoney Clover Lane Inspired Clear Pouch

Bags - Oct. 11, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 10.4.2021 – 10.8.2021

Stash Additions - Oct. 10, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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This was a catch up week in the OklaRoots home. We started October with a nice and easy quilt block, for month number 9 of the Cotton Cuts Mystery Quilt. And ended the week with a surprise get together that I'll never forget. 

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Happy Halfway To Halloween! In honor of the beginn Happy Halfway To Halloween! In honor of the beginning of the Halloween season (don’t argue with me about this) I made myself a spoooooky themed quilt block using some of my favorite fabric!

Curved blocks seem hard, but once you try this method you’ll have them down in no time. 

Finished block size is 8.5“ x 8.5“ (including the final seam allowance)

Templates are from the Magic Maker QUILT set (not the appliqué), size LARGE in Shop OklaRoots. The ones I’m using are for the Ears portion, but you could use the larger face curved blocks in the set to make an even bigger block. 

Material is quilt cotton from the Nightshade line from @tulapink .

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This is my first time working with a lace zipper a This is my first time working with a lace zipper and I am HOOKED! I love how easy it was to add to this Classic Boxy Bag. 

Thank you so much to Missouri Star Quilt for sending over a couple sets of these lace zippers for me to giveaway! To enter the giveaway you must be following both me (OklaRoots) and @missouriquiltco wherever you are seeing this video (Instagram, Facebook and/or YouTube) AND answer the following question in the comments: 

What bag would you use a lace zipper on? If you have already worked with these, let me know what it was for!

I will pick two winners: ONE for the full set of 6 zippers and ANOTHER for the finished Boxy Bag shown here and the remaining 5 zippers. Giveaway ends May 1st at 11:59pm eastern and is open worldwide. I will cover the shipping cost (please note duties and fees may apply and be responsible to winners outside of the US). 

Pattern featured is the Classic Two Toned Boxy Bag available in ShopOklaRoots

#msqcshowandtell #msqcpartner #oklarootstuts #nationalzipperday
The Brush Pouch from @missfrecklesdesign is just s The Brush Pouch from @missfrecklesdesign is just so dang refreshing! This is a quick make that is great for quilt cotton and can be used in a number of ways. I’ve seen lots of you excited to use this for knitting and crochet needles! My kids would put their stationary items in it. And I would use this for all my skinny tools that are constantly rolling around my table 🥴. Oh, you can also use it for makeup and paint brushes!

Let me know if you whip one up! It’s a really fun sew-jo booster.

#oklarootstuts #missfrecklesdesign #handmade #makeupbrush #penholder
What should I turn my couch cushion into?? Let me What should I turn my couch cushion into?? Let me know your pattern suggestions!
#oklarootstuts #earthday #reuse #repurpose
13 minutes of me yapping about my 🍑 . Here’s how 13 minutes of me yapping about my 🍑 . 

Here’s how my first colonoscopy prep went down! If it’s time for you get this checkup, make sure to make that appointment. It’s not a fun 24 hours but can help prevent a whole lot of other problems. 

Colon cancer runs in my family and I’ve seen the impacts it can cause if not caught early. 45 is the recommended age for your first scan, but if you have symptoms and/or a family history, you may want to get this done sooner. I’m 41 and so glad I did this now. My Dr. said he had his first at 37, so there is no shame in staying on top of this sooner than later. 

Take care of your booties!

#oklarootstuts #colonoscopy #prevention
We’re making the CUTEST combo purse this week! T We’re making the CUTEST combo purse this week! 

The Tabitha Dual Wallet from @lets_sewcialize_designs can be a crossbody bag, a wristlet and even functions as wallet! It’s a fun one to make with lots of variation available, and the most original design.

And the duo zippers 🤯 you can have a LOT of fun playing with zipper tape combos there.

Full tutorial on the OklaRoots YouTube channel ❤️

Happy Monday!

#oklarootstuts #wallet #crossbody #handmade #custom
Just sharing a lil love for my fave lil Chonkies 🥰 Just sharing a lil love for my fave lil Chonkies 🥰

The cutest fabric and zipper scrap busters! 

Pattern is available at ShopOklaRoots, templates available as well. 

#oklarootstuts #accessory #smallbag #zippouch
This is the neatest it will look for the next few This is the neatest it will look for the next few months, so it must be documented!

I recently destashed and reorganized my vinyl supply and I thought I would share my process. Vinyl organization is tricky. The rolls are pretty big (most of mine are 18” wide) and it’s hard to really SEE them all when they’re stacked up. But, work with what you’ve got.

How do you organize your vinyl? 

#oklarootstuts #craftstorage #craftroom #sewing
You are going to LOVE this bag! This week’s tutor You are going to LOVE this bag!

This week’s tutorial is going over the Ascot Tote from @kandoucrafts and it is April’s @bagmakingbeesclub box!

#oklarootstuts #handmade #sewing #bagmaker
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oklaroots

Happy Halfway To Halloween! In honor of the beginn Happy Halfway To Halloween! In honor of the beginning of the Halloween season (don’t argue with me about this) I made myself a spoooooky themed quilt block using some of my favorite fabric!

Curved blocks seem hard, but once you try this method you’ll have them down in no time. 

Finished block size is 8.5“ x 8.5“ (including the final seam allowance)

Templates are from the Magic Maker QUILT set (not the appliqué), size LARGE in Shop OklaRoots. The ones I’m using are for the Ears portion, but you could use the larger face curved blocks in the set to make an even bigger block. 

Material is quilt cotton from the Nightshade line from @tulapink .

#oklarootstuts #quilting #quiltblock #tutorial #sewing
This is my first time working with a lace zipper a This is my first time working with a lace zipper and I am HOOKED! I love how easy it was to add to this Classic Boxy Bag. 

Thank you so much to Missouri Star Quilt for sending over a couple sets of these lace zippers for me to giveaway! To enter the giveaway you must be following both me (OklaRoots) and @missouriquiltco wherever you are seeing this video (Instagram, Facebook and/or YouTube) AND answer the following question in the comments: 

What bag would you use a lace zipper on? If you have already worked with these, let me know what it was for!

I will pick two winners: ONE for the full set of 6 zippers and ANOTHER for the finished Boxy Bag shown here and the remaining 5 zippers. Giveaway ends May 1st at 11:59pm eastern and is open worldwide. I will cover the shipping cost (please note duties and fees may apply and be responsible to winners outside of the US). 

Pattern featured is the Classic Two Toned Boxy Bag available in ShopOklaRoots

#msqcshowandtell #msqcpartner #oklarootstuts #nationalzipperday
The Brush Pouch from @missfrecklesdesign is just s The Brush Pouch from @missfrecklesdesign is just so dang refreshing! This is a quick make that is great for quilt cotton and can be used in a number of ways. I’ve seen lots of you excited to use this for knitting and crochet needles! My kids would put their stationary items in it. And I would use this for all my skinny tools that are constantly rolling around my table 🥴. Oh, you can also use it for makeup and paint brushes!

Let me know if you whip one up! It’s a really fun sew-jo booster.

#oklarootstuts #missfrecklesdesign #handmade #makeupbrush #penholder
What should I turn my couch cushion into?? Let me What should I turn my couch cushion into?? Let me know your pattern suggestions!
#oklarootstuts #earthday #reuse #repurpose
13 minutes of me yapping about my 🍑 . Here’s how 13 minutes of me yapping about my 🍑 . 

Here’s how my first colonoscopy prep went down! If it’s time for you get this checkup, make sure to make that appointment. It’s not a fun 24 hours but can help prevent a whole lot of other problems. 

Colon cancer runs in my family and I’ve seen the impacts it can cause if not caught early. 45 is the recommended age for your first scan, but if you have symptoms and/or a family history, you may want to get this done sooner. I’m 41 and so glad I did this now. My Dr. said he had his first at 37, so there is no shame in staying on top of this sooner than later. 

Take care of your booties!

#oklarootstuts #colonoscopy #prevention
We’re making the CUTEST combo purse this week! T We’re making the CUTEST combo purse this week! 

The Tabitha Dual Wallet from @lets_sewcialize_designs can be a crossbody bag, a wristlet and even functions as wallet! It’s a fun one to make with lots of variation available, and the most original design.

And the duo zippers 🤯 you can have a LOT of fun playing with zipper tape combos there.

Full tutorial on the OklaRoots YouTube channel ❤️

Happy Monday!

#oklarootstuts #wallet #crossbody #handmade #custom
Just sharing a lil love for my fave lil Chonkies 🥰 Just sharing a lil love for my fave lil Chonkies 🥰

The cutest fabric and zipper scrap busters! 

Pattern is available at ShopOklaRoots, templates available as well. 

#oklarootstuts #accessory #smallbag #zippouch
This is the neatest it will look for the next few This is the neatest it will look for the next few months, so it must be documented!

I recently destashed and reorganized my vinyl supply and I thought I would share my process. Vinyl organization is tricky. The rolls are pretty big (most of mine are 18” wide) and it’s hard to really SEE them all when they’re stacked up. But, work with what you’ve got.

How do you organize your vinyl? 

#oklarootstuts #craftstorage #craftroom #sewing
You are going to LOVE this bag! This week’s tutor You are going to LOVE this bag!

This week’s tutorial is going over the Ascot Tote from @kandoucrafts and it is April’s @bagmakingbeesclub box!

#oklarootstuts #handmade #sewing #bagmaker
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