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Stash Additions

Crafty Weekly Roundup! 10.4.2021 – 10.8.2021

Stash Additions - Oct. 10, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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This week on YouTube!

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. 

The New Stuff:

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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 9.27.2021 – 10.1.2021

Stash Additions - Oct. 03, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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This week on YouTube!

Such an incredible go-to tote bag! The Wool and Wax from Noodlehead is great for beginners and the perfect pattern to get you sew-jo back. I personally love it to test out new vinyl and fabric combinations!

The sweet folks over at Kimberbell were so kind to send me their current Bella Box, and I couldn't be more excited about all the goodies inside. They packed this box full of so much happiness!

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

This month I have the opportunity to team up with some of the most amazing content creators and artists to help raise money for breast cancer research! ByAnnie is hosting their fabulous #sewPink initiative once again! So get ready for tons of crafty ideas and ways to support our community. To check out the schedule click here (spoiler: October 14th will be an OklaRoots tutorial going over a ByAnnie pattern... eeek!). 

Take care of those ta-tas my friends!!

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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 9.20.2021 – 9.24.2021

Stash Additions - Sep. 26, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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This week on YouTube!

A seriously fun adaptation to the simple snack bag, let's add a decorative snap tab!

Want to make the uber popular dog waste bag, but your embroidery machine can only use a 4x4 hoop? No problem! Let's go over the hack!

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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 9.13.2021 – 9.17.2021

Stash Additions - Sep. 19, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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This week on YouTube!

One of the COOLEST wallets I've seen out there, this skull wallet is quick and easy.  A great project to get comfortable with vinyl!

In case you missed it: Last week we had a Basics video added to the list, all about key fobs! These cuties are quick and easy, and with the right tools they'll last for ages!

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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 8.23.2021 – 8.27.2021

Stash Additions - Aug. 30, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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This week on YouTube!

This week we made the ULTIMATE scrap buster! These adorable quick ID holders can be made entirely from scraps and are useful for 99% of the people who you know. Make is a wristlet, a landyard, or click it to your purse. The Carly from Sallie Tomato is a sewing must have!

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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 8.16.2021 – 8.20.2021

Stash Additions - Aug. 23, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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This week on YouTube!

Probably the most popular design of wallet to buy, we tried our hand at the small zip around wallet. This adorable pattern from Miss Freckles Designs comes out looking SO professional! Just take your time around those curves.

Mask chains are a daily accessory in our house! Whether it's school, the grocery store or traveling to local theme parks, it's so much easier to have our masks hanging close by than stuffed in someone's pocket. 

Goodies added to the stash:

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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 8.9.2021 – 8.13.2021

Stash Additions, Tutorials - Aug. 15, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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This week on YouTube!

This week we put together some of the coolest hacks you've come up with for the fan-favorite Purse Pal from Linds Handmade! You can get so creative with these, and I love hearing other alts you come up with!

We've hit the first Friday of the month, which means it's time for another month of the Cotton Cuts Spring 2021 Sparkle and Shine Mystery Quilt! We've only got 3 months to go, and I cannot wait to see this quilt! 

Goodies added to the stash:

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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 8.2.2021 – 8.6.2021

Stash Additions, Tutorials - Aug. 08, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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This week on YouTube!

A great way to test out sewing curves and binding (and actually learn to love them) the Luna Pouch from Kandou Crafts is a pattern must have!

After many requests, I purchased the most popular beginner embroidery machine. This Brother PE 800 can do so many projects, and will continue to be a craft room staple if you upgrade to a bigger machine.

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Crafty Weekly Roundup! 7.26.2021 – 7.30.2021

Stash Additions, Tutorials - Jul. 31, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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This week on YouTube!

Our Monday bag tutorial was for the ADORABLE and free Acacia Crossbody Bag, the perfect small accessory. 

For our embroidery tutorial we went step by step through my puffy hat process!

Goodies added to the stash:

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From our family to yours, Happy Christmas! We hope From our family to yours, Happy Christmas! We hope you have the most relaxed and happy day ❤️.
This week’s tutorial is going over the most luxuri This week’s tutorial is going over the most luxurious last minute scrappy wallet. Do those descriptions really all work together? Yes… yes they do. 

The Calista Wallet from @the.styled.magnolia is a beautiful little make that looks chic, but is also easy to make. My favorite combo! It has 4 card slot pockets, a small zipper pocket, a hidden slip pocket and a tab to keep it all tucked together neatly. And it comes in 3 different designs!

This would be a great little make for any 2026 family trips… or maybe the OklaCruise?? 🤔

Happy Christmas everyone!

#oklarootstuts #handmade #wallet #scrapbuster
Congratulations to Doreen Shults for winning this Congratulations to Doreen Shults for winning this bundle! 

Happy Saturday friends! Let’s do the next What’s In My Bin Giveaway!

This week we’re giving away this awesome bundle of wool blended felt and extras. It’s a beautiful kit for anyone who enjoys felt crafts.

To enter the giveaway comment on this post tagging one of your favorite accounts to watch and/or answer the following question: if you were going to a cookie exchange this holiday season, what would you bring? Would you bake some cookies? If so, what kind? Are you stopping by the bakery on the way to the party for something quick and pretty? Or are you like my friends, and bringing wine to the cookie exchange 😂? 

The Rules:

Giveaway ends on December 27th at 11:59pm eastern. Open worldwide, I will cover shipping costs. However, if the winner is outside the US you may have associated fees due upon receipt. This is not sponsored or associated with anyone but OklaRoots.

The winner will be contacted directly by me, OklaRoots, in a direct message AND their name will be announced and tagged to this post. Please don’t fall for the scammers and their scammy tricks!

This post is available on both Facebook and Instagram. Winner must be following the OklaRoots account on the platform they submit their response.

Items come from a dog, cat and bird friendly home.
Ok, this is the MOST adorable way to wrap a gift! Ok, this is the MOST adorable way to wrap a gift! 

The Box Bag from @country_cow_designs is such a quick and easy make. There are two options, flaps on the top or a handle. I suggest taking the extra effort and adding this flaps, the result is amazing!

I love reading the comments on this video and seeing how folks are planning to use theirs. The creative possibilities are endless ❤️

What would you put in yours? 

I’m thinking a cute coffee mug, some local roasted coffee beans, cookies, maybe a paperback book (hint hint 😘). 

Tutorial for this is in the OklaRoots YouTube channel and both of the ones I made are now available in @shopoklaroots .

Happy Holidays!

#oklarootstuts #holidaycrafts #handmadeholiday #countrycow
Congratulations to @littlebitsalove ! You’re the w Congratulations to @littlebitsalove ! You’re the winner of this awesome bundle! Check your Instagram messages for more info ❤️

If you saw my “What’s In My Bin Part 1” video from this week then you know I have a LOT of stuff to give away. Including some fantastic fabric bundles!

This is a kit I purchased years ago, and honestly I can’t remember the pattern it was made for 🫠 But it’s a large assortment of beautiful quilt cotton that would be a fantastic starter stash for any maker. 

To enter this giveaway comment below with one or both of these: 1️⃣ tag a friend or designer who brings you joy 2️⃣ tell me one good thing that happened for you this week. 

The Rules:

Giveaway ends on December 14th at 11:59pm eastern. Open worldwide, I will cover shipping costs. However, if the winner is outside the US you may have associated fees due upon receipt. This is not sponsored or associated with anyone but OklaRoots. 

The winner will be contacted directly by me, OklaRoots, in a direct message AND their name will be announced and tagged to this post. Please don’t fall for the scammers and their scammy tricks! 

This post is available on both Facebook and Instagram. Winner must be following the OklaRoots account on the platform they submit their response. 

Items come from a dog, cat and bird friendly home. 

#oklarootstuts #crafting #sewing
I'VE BEEN SO EXCITED TO MAKE THIS BAG!! The momen I'VE BEEN SO EXCITED TO MAKE THIS BAG!!

The moment I saw @lindshandmade debut the Rayna Sling I added it to my list. And at that same moment, Gabbi at @wondergroundfabrics said this needed to be a Bee Box for @bagmakingbeesclub 

And the time has finally arrived! I love how discretely festive this little cutie is. It would work fantastic at a holiday party but also chic with jeans and a t-shirt. 

I know many of you have already made this, so tell me you share my love for this sweet bag!

Happy Monday! 

#oklarootstuts #bagmakingbeesclub #lindshandmadedesigns #bags #handmade
I have been TERRIBLE at announcing new items in @s I have been TERRIBLE at announcing new items in @shopoklaroots , so here is my quick notification!

Our limited edition OklaTools are available for the holidays in glittery and holographic options. Also, we now have full circle templates, available in sets of whole measurements and half measurements. 

I hope you’re enjoying your December, in and out of the craft room ❤️

#oklarootstuts #sewingtools #template #acrylic #lasercut
According to my teenage daughter, this is the pret According to my teenage daughter, this is the prettiest bag I’ve ever made 🥹😍

It’s definitely STUNNING and in my opinion, a great one for beginner bag makers. 

The Ava Shoulder Bag from @bagstockdesigns is enjoyable to make and turns out looking impeccable. The zipper on top is so smart, the curves are easy to sew, and the overall shape is so flattering. This is a fantastic “gift to me from me” bag, and an even better one to give to a loved one.

And the materials this month are PERFECTION! This kit is the November / December @bagmakingbeesclub Babe Box and it is outstanding. The diversity of the material and gorgeous hardware make this box one of the best I’ve seen yet. 

Have fun and Happy December!!

#oklarootstuts #bagmakingbeesclub #handmade #holidaygift #sewing
I've tried SO MANY planners throughout the years. I've tried SO MANY planners throughout the years. At one point, I even had 3 planners I was using every day 😱 

After testing them out year after year, I feel like I've finally found the perfect one that works for all my pieces of life: work, family, and daily tasks. 

@plumpaper has so many options and layouts, and is great for someone who wants choices but doesn't want to start from scratch.

Here's a walkthrough of my planner for 2026, and how I designed it ❤️💪

#oklarootstuts #planner #dayplanner #organized
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From our family to yours, Happy Christmas! We hope From our family to yours, Happy Christmas! We hope you have the most relaxed and happy day ❤️.
This week’s tutorial is going over the most luxuri This week’s tutorial is going over the most luxurious last minute scrappy wallet. Do those descriptions really all work together? Yes… yes they do. 

The Calista Wallet from @the.styled.magnolia is a beautiful little make that looks chic, but is also easy to make. My favorite combo! It has 4 card slot pockets, a small zipper pocket, a hidden slip pocket and a tab to keep it all tucked together neatly. And it comes in 3 different designs!

This would be a great little make for any 2026 family trips… or maybe the OklaCruise?? 🤔

Happy Christmas everyone!

#oklarootstuts #handmade #wallet #scrapbuster
Congratulations to Doreen Shults for winning this Congratulations to Doreen Shults for winning this bundle! 

Happy Saturday friends! Let’s do the next What’s In My Bin Giveaway!

This week we’re giving away this awesome bundle of wool blended felt and extras. It’s a beautiful kit for anyone who enjoys felt crafts.

To enter the giveaway comment on this post tagging one of your favorite accounts to watch and/or answer the following question: if you were going to a cookie exchange this holiday season, what would you bring? Would you bake some cookies? If so, what kind? Are you stopping by the bakery on the way to the party for something quick and pretty? Or are you like my friends, and bringing wine to the cookie exchange 😂? 

The Rules:

Giveaway ends on December 27th at 11:59pm eastern. Open worldwide, I will cover shipping costs. However, if the winner is outside the US you may have associated fees due upon receipt. This is not sponsored or associated with anyone but OklaRoots.

The winner will be contacted directly by me, OklaRoots, in a direct message AND their name will be announced and tagged to this post. Please don’t fall for the scammers and their scammy tricks!

This post is available on both Facebook and Instagram. Winner must be following the OklaRoots account on the platform they submit their response.

Items come from a dog, cat and bird friendly home.
Ok, this is the MOST adorable way to wrap a gift! Ok, this is the MOST adorable way to wrap a gift! 

The Box Bag from @country_cow_designs is such a quick and easy make. There are two options, flaps on the top or a handle. I suggest taking the extra effort and adding this flaps, the result is amazing!

I love reading the comments on this video and seeing how folks are planning to use theirs. The creative possibilities are endless ❤️

What would you put in yours? 

I’m thinking a cute coffee mug, some local roasted coffee beans, cookies, maybe a paperback book (hint hint 😘). 

Tutorial for this is in the OklaRoots YouTube channel and both of the ones I made are now available in @shopoklaroots .

Happy Holidays!

#oklarootstuts #holidaycrafts #handmadeholiday #countrycow
Congratulations to @littlebitsalove ! You’re the w Congratulations to @littlebitsalove ! You’re the winner of this awesome bundle! Check your Instagram messages for more info ❤️

If you saw my “What’s In My Bin Part 1” video from this week then you know I have a LOT of stuff to give away. Including some fantastic fabric bundles!

This is a kit I purchased years ago, and honestly I can’t remember the pattern it was made for 🫠 But it’s a large assortment of beautiful quilt cotton that would be a fantastic starter stash for any maker. 

To enter this giveaway comment below with one or both of these: 1️⃣ tag a friend or designer who brings you joy 2️⃣ tell me one good thing that happened for you this week. 

The Rules:

Giveaway ends on December 14th at 11:59pm eastern. Open worldwide, I will cover shipping costs. However, if the winner is outside the US you may have associated fees due upon receipt. This is not sponsored or associated with anyone but OklaRoots. 

The winner will be contacted directly by me, OklaRoots, in a direct message AND their name will be announced and tagged to this post. Please don’t fall for the scammers and their scammy tricks! 

This post is available on both Facebook and Instagram. Winner must be following the OklaRoots account on the platform they submit their response. 

Items come from a dog, cat and bird friendly home. 

#oklarootstuts #crafting #sewing
I'VE BEEN SO EXCITED TO MAKE THIS BAG!! The momen I'VE BEEN SO EXCITED TO MAKE THIS BAG!!

The moment I saw @lindshandmade debut the Rayna Sling I added it to my list. And at that same moment, Gabbi at @wondergroundfabrics said this needed to be a Bee Box for @bagmakingbeesclub 

And the time has finally arrived! I love how discretely festive this little cutie is. It would work fantastic at a holiday party but also chic with jeans and a t-shirt. 

I know many of you have already made this, so tell me you share my love for this sweet bag!

Happy Monday! 

#oklarootstuts #bagmakingbeesclub #lindshandmadedesigns #bags #handmade
I have been TERRIBLE at announcing new items in @s I have been TERRIBLE at announcing new items in @shopoklaroots , so here is my quick notification!

Our limited edition OklaTools are available for the holidays in glittery and holographic options. Also, we now have full circle templates, available in sets of whole measurements and half measurements. 

I hope you’re enjoying your December, in and out of the craft room ❤️

#oklarootstuts #sewingtools #template #acrylic #lasercut
According to my teenage daughter, this is the pret According to my teenage daughter, this is the prettiest bag I’ve ever made 🥹😍

It’s definitely STUNNING and in my opinion, a great one for beginner bag makers. 

The Ava Shoulder Bag from @bagstockdesigns is enjoyable to make and turns out looking impeccable. The zipper on top is so smart, the curves are easy to sew, and the overall shape is so flattering. This is a fantastic “gift to me from me” bag, and an even better one to give to a loved one.

And the materials this month are PERFECTION! This kit is the November / December @bagmakingbeesclub Babe Box and it is outstanding. The diversity of the material and gorgeous hardware make this box one of the best I’ve seen yet. 

Have fun and Happy December!!

#oklarootstuts #bagmakingbeesclub #handmade #holidaygift #sewing
I've tried SO MANY planners throughout the years. I've tried SO MANY planners throughout the years. At one point, I even had 3 planners I was using every day 😱 

After testing them out year after year, I feel like I've finally found the perfect one that works for all my pieces of life: work, family, and daily tasks. 

@plumpaper has so many options and layouts, and is great for someone who wants choices but doesn't want to start from scratch.

Here's a walkthrough of my planner for 2026, and how I designed it ❤️💪

#oklarootstuts #planner #dayplanner #organized
Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

  • 2025 ByAnnie SewPINK Blog Hop – Making The Zip It Up 2.0
  • 2026 OklaCruise!
  • January 2025 Livestream
  • 2024 ByAnnie #SewPink Breast Cancer Awareness
  • Itty Bitty Boxy Bag Templates – How To Use

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