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2024 ByAnnie #SewPink Breast Cancer Awareness

Tutorials - Oct. 29, 2024 - Jessica OklaRoots

I’m so excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the ByAnnie #SewPink Blog Hop again! It’s such a special event they put together throughout the entire month of October for breast cancer awareness, that’s both inspiring and charitable. For more information on this initiative, check out the information below:

The #SewPink Initiative was created by ByAnnie.com LLC to raise awareness for breast cancer throughout the year. Efforts culminate in an annual blog hop during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote self-care, awareness, early detection and support for those affected by breast cancer. To learn more and see the calendar of events visit: https://www.ByAnnie.com/SewPINKTo find screenings available near you:

  • Breast Screen (Australia)
  • CDC.gov (US)
  • Komen Foundation (More info)
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OklaRoots First Mystery Box!

Tutorials - Jul. 03, 2022 - Jessica OklaRoots

Wow! This first mystery box was such an incredible learning experience! We spent months curating these items (in a difficult environment due to shipping and manufacturing delays) and it just turned out so great. This box included some of my favorite and most used tools, as well as fun material and extras to make the crafty process more fun. Below is a list of the items included. Some of these are completely exclusive to the box, but most are available from various retail stores. We'll also have some other versions of these items coming soon to Shop OklaRoots!

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OklaRoots Family Rum Ball Recipe

Tutorials - Dec. 23, 2021 - Jessica OklaRoots

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. 

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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! 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.

Goodies added to the stash:

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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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Checkbook Wallet Tutorial!

Bags, Tutorials - Sep. 27, 2020 - Jessica OklaRoots

Here is a simple and fun-to-build-on wallet/checkbook pattern that I worked on as a gift for family. This single fold wallet can hold credit cards, cash, a checkbook and more! It's fun to make, quick and useful. Check back to this post for updates on additions to the pattern!

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Kendra Scott Bracelet Dupe

Tutorials - May. 06, 2020 - Jessica OklaRoots

So I've been drooling over this colorful beaded bracelet from Kendra Scott for months (sad story: the bracelet is now out of stock). But it was $68, and to me, that is a lot of money for a bracelet! I just couldn't pull the trigger. 

So instead, I decided to see if I could make a copy cat version of it myself! And I did! 

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How I Film Top Down Video

Behind The Seams, Tutorials - Apr. 24, 2020 - Jessica OklaRoots

Are you ready for a little "behind the seams"?? Today I'm sharing how I film my videos from above! 

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I got a book deal!!! I’m so excited to work with Countryman Press on my first bag book! The story of how this came about is so dreamy, I can’t wait to tell you all about it!

(Notebook shown is where I write my ideas- not the actual book)

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Let’s make a Spice Rack! A quick and easy projec Let’s make a Spice Rack! A quick and easy project that is great to hold your Kindle, hand piecing projects, school/work gear, whatever you need 😉 

Pattern available at ShopOklaRoots.com with full tutorial on YouTube! 

#spicerack #booktok #oklarootstuts #sewing
The Poochy Pouch pattern is now available! And it’s a GREAT scrap buster 🥰

Full tutorial for this is available on the OklaRoots YouTube Channel and pattern is in @shopoklaroots 

I hope you enjoy it! 

#oklarootstuts #teachergift #schoolbag #notebookbag
Derek and I have been so many different versions o Derek and I have been so many different versions of ourselves over the last 15+ years, but we’ve always been best friends. Throwing a little belated anniversary love out for us ❤️
🤔 Riddle me this: how could we make this bag wi 🤔 Riddle me this: how could we make this bag with the zippers closing towards the outer edges? When they are both open, they would meet at the middle divider, but when both closed, they are at opposite sides of the bag. Using only one long piece of zipper tape. Can it be done?! How do you attach the pulls?? 

Anywho! My brand spanking new pattern is now available in @shopoklaroots ! The Wet Dry Bag Pattern is beginner friendly and super handy. We are using one long zipper to create two separate zipper compartments, great for dividing up any necessary items. Add a mesh or vinyl pocket, snaps, strap, you name it! 

This is just a fun sew that would also be great for holiday gifting (you know I’m going to be giving you ideas for the next few months… ‘tis the season!)

Enjoy!

#oklarootstuts #zipperpouch #travelbag #crafty #sewing #pattern
Which one? Mega Box unboxings are here! We sugges Which one?

Mega Box unboxings are here! We suggest using the material with the Scottie Convertible Bag from @kaurthreads to make these INCREDIBLE BAGS!

#bagmakingbeesclub #oklarootstuts #bagsofinstagram #handmade #maker
My early morning cross stitching just got a whole My early morning cross stitching just got a whole lot easier!

I recently picked up this @daylight.lamps travel lamp from @meissnersewingandvacuum , and it makes crafting in my moody lighting so much easier! It’s rechargeable and cordless, small enough to carry around but gives off a TON of light. I’m a big fan and have been using it all over the place.

Make sure to check out the HUGE sale going on at Meissner! And don’t forget code OKLAROOTS10 for a discount 💪 

#oklarootstuts #meissnersewing #craftlight #crafting #fallcrafts
It’s that time again… this months @bagmakingbe It’s that time again… this months @bagmakingbeesclub  Bee Box tutorial is now available on the YouTube channel! 

Thank you so much to @sewfisticatedsg for allowing us to feature the incredible Pandora Charisma Convertible, a sling/crossbody that is the PERFECT size 😍

#oklarootstuts #bagmakingbeesclub #sling #handmade #bag
The camera eats first! Here are some to the tasty The camera eats first!

Here are some to the tasty items we had while sailing on @royalcaribbean Utopia Of The Seas!

#cruise #food #cruisefood #utopia #royalcaribbean
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Looks like we’re adding author to the resume. I Looks like we’re adding author to the resume.

I got a book deal!!! I’m so excited to work with Countryman Press on my first bag book! The story of how this came about is so dreamy, I can’t wait to tell you all about it!

(Notebook shown is where I write my ideas- not the actual book)

#oklarootstuts #author #book #bagmaker
Let’s make a Spice Rack! A quick and easy projec Let’s make a Spice Rack! A quick and easy project that is great to hold your Kindle, hand piecing projects, school/work gear, whatever you need 😉 

Pattern available at ShopOklaRoots.com with full tutorial on YouTube! 

#spicerack #booktok #oklarootstuts #sewing
The Poochy Pouch pattern is now available! And it’s a GREAT scrap buster 🥰

Full tutorial for this is available on the OklaRoots YouTube Channel and pattern is in @shopoklaroots 

I hope you enjoy it! 

#oklarootstuts #teachergift #schoolbag #notebookbag
Derek and I have been so many different versions o Derek and I have been so many different versions of ourselves over the last 15+ years, but we’ve always been best friends. Throwing a little belated anniversary love out for us ❤️
🤔 Riddle me this: how could we make this bag wi 🤔 Riddle me this: how could we make this bag with the zippers closing towards the outer edges? When they are both open, they would meet at the middle divider, but when both closed, they are at opposite sides of the bag. Using only one long piece of zipper tape. Can it be done?! How do you attach the pulls?? 

Anywho! My brand spanking new pattern is now available in @shopoklaroots ! The Wet Dry Bag Pattern is beginner friendly and super handy. We are using one long zipper to create two separate zipper compartments, great for dividing up any necessary items. Add a mesh or vinyl pocket, snaps, strap, you name it! 

This is just a fun sew that would also be great for holiday gifting (you know I’m going to be giving you ideas for the next few months… ‘tis the season!)

Enjoy!

#oklarootstuts #zipperpouch #travelbag #crafty #sewing #pattern
Which one? Mega Box unboxings are here! We sugges Which one?

Mega Box unboxings are here! We suggest using the material with the Scottie Convertible Bag from @kaurthreads to make these INCREDIBLE BAGS!

#bagmakingbeesclub #oklarootstuts #bagsofinstagram #handmade #maker
My early morning cross stitching just got a whole My early morning cross stitching just got a whole lot easier!

I recently picked up this @daylight.lamps travel lamp from @meissnersewingandvacuum , and it makes crafting in my moody lighting so much easier! It’s rechargeable and cordless, small enough to carry around but gives off a TON of light. I’m a big fan and have been using it all over the place.

Make sure to check out the HUGE sale going on at Meissner! And don’t forget code OKLAROOTS10 for a discount 💪 

#oklarootstuts #meissnersewing #craftlight #crafting #fallcrafts
It’s that time again… this months @bagmakingbe It’s that time again… this months @bagmakingbeesclub  Bee Box tutorial is now available on the YouTube channel! 

Thank you so much to @sewfisticatedsg for allowing us to feature the incredible Pandora Charisma Convertible, a sling/crossbody that is the PERFECT size 😍

#oklarootstuts #bagmakingbeesclub #sling #handmade #bag
The camera eats first! Here are some to the tasty The camera eats first!

Here are some to the tasty items we had while sailing on @royalcaribbean Utopia Of The Seas!

#cruise #food #cruisefood #utopia #royalcaribbean
Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

  • 2026 OklaCruise!
  • January 2025 Livestream
  • 2024 ByAnnie #SewPink Breast Cancer Awareness
  • Itty Bitty Boxy Bag Templates – How To Use
  • We Ran Our First 5k RunDisney Event At Marathon Weekend!!

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