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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 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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More thread?! Why, of course! Your girl needs options! All of these spools change color in one way or another. Some will quickly change with some UV light, some will change with heat. I'm SO excited to play with these beauties from Wizardry Stitchery!

UK friends: listen up!! You have a great source for all kinds of bag make supplies and unique fabrics. Blooming Fabric Shop has so many fun options!

My first order from Whimsical Fabric Designs came in, and it did NOT disappoint. They have so many fun options for vinyl, I feel like I didn't buy enough. Clear vinyl too!

I know it's not Halloween yet.... but I'm READY for the winter holidays!! Sew Girlie Fun sent me over strikes from their current preorder, and it's SO GOOD! Make sure to check it out before the preorder closes!

A moment I'll never forget: getting to meet so many wonderful people at the Sew Magical Expo! It felt like a reunion of strangers that were always meant to be friends. There's really no way to describe how wonderful it was to be surrounded by so many incredible artists. For most this was a fun adventure, for some it took a lot of courage to bring themselves there, and for others there is hope they'll be a part of this sewing convention next year. Incredible friends and the most welcoming group. I highly recommend joining this in the future if you can! 

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