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Gifts For The Quilter

Gift Guides - Nov. 14, 2020 - Jessica OklaRoots

In some ways, quilting requires very few items. You don't even need a sewing machine! Just some fabric, thread, a couple needles and a good idea. However, the colorful patterns, the EPP kits and all of those incredible fabric bundles makes it easy to find a great gift for the quilter in your life. Here are some of my favorite tools, books and fabrics. Have fun and Happy Holidays!

Gifts For The Bag Maker

Gift Guides - Nov. 12, 2020 - Jessica OklaRoots

Bag makers use such a wide variety of tools! From the items that make the hard work easier, to the ones that just make it SO much more fun, you won't be short on gift ideas for your bag making friends. I've included the essentials I use every day, as well as some cozy and inspirational items. As we move into colder weather, us barefoot sewers need to protect our tootsies. These slippers are my favorite! I also included 3 bag making books I have on my personal wish list. These are great to study for ideas and inspiration. Have fun and Happy Holidays!

Gifts For The Beginner

Gift Guides - Nov. 10, 2020 - Jessica OklaRoots

These are the items I have used most since I started sewing. I highly suggest starting a ruler collection. The right size makes such a difference! I use Schmetz 80/12 needles the most and Guttermann Mara 100 polyester thread for everything. A seam ripper and cutting mat will be extremely helpful, and you'll be grateful you have an easy way to store your little bobbins! A handy rotary cutter and quality scissors will make quick work when prepping for bags and quilt blocks. 

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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
Quick overview of the standard size Wish Tote vs t Quick overview of the standard size Wish Tote vs the Mini Wish Tote, as well as what I put in my bag. Instructions are the same for both! All measurements, templates and tutorial are available in the Wish Tote Pattern. Free video walk through available on the YouTube 😉

Templates for both sizes are available on the ShopOklaRoots website

#oklarootstuts #traveltote #laptopbag #totebag #handmade
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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
Quick overview of the standard size Wish Tote vs t Quick overview of the standard size Wish Tote vs the Mini Wish Tote, as well as what I put in my bag. Instructions are the same for both! All measurements, templates and tutorial are available in the Wish Tote Pattern. Free video walk through available on the YouTube 😉

Templates for both sizes are available on the ShopOklaRoots website

#oklarootstuts #traveltote #laptopbag #totebag #handmade
Follow on Instagram

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