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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:

More...

Zipper Valley sent over some beautiful zipper tape and pulls! I love the selection they have and their gorgeous colors. 

I may have purchased too much vinyl in the Sew Dulce preorder, but I regret nothing! The wide variety of textures and colors means I'll have the perfect vinyl for any project.... and probably some extra to give away 🙂

There aren't many patterns I make over and over, but the Purse Pal is definitely one of them! To make cutting out material quicker and more precise, I invested in some durable acrylic templates from Tops and Bobbins. 

Mojo Sews sent over the sweetest combination of items from their shop, including vinyl, zipper pulls and nylon webbing. I love the themed selection and vibrant colors available!

A Little Extra

I also shared a peak at some personal projects I've been working on. There's no tutorial for these quick pouches on my channel, but you can find the pattern here and a tutorial for it on the Corter Leather channel.

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  1. Bonita scruggs says

    August 1, 2021 at 8:09 pm

    I like this weekly round up, it will help me remember all if the cool sites and patterns you mention.

    Reply
  2. Julie says

    August 2, 2021 at 12:33 am

    Love this weekly round up Jess! Great idea!

    Reply
  3. Cindy says

    August 2, 2021 at 10:50 pm

    Thank you so very much for taking the extra extra time to share all your great finds and products. I would never happen upon some of these amazing companies if not for you!

    Reply
  4. Susan Herman says

    August 5, 2021 at 1:49 pm

    Oh fun, fun!! I am in overload with all the new ideas you are throwing out each day. Great holiday ideas. Keep them coming – just love it! Thank you ❤️❤️

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#oklarootstuts #missouristarquiltco #cutting #bagmaker
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And the thing is, I AM doing a lot. I know I am. I’m working tirelessly on my own projects that won’t be seen for weeks, months, or even a year. And I know when these projects can be shared, it will THEN look like I’m doing so much. 

So if you’re feeling similar, just know you’re not alone. Sometimes the work takes awhile to pay off. Sometimes the work is never seen, but still necessary. We all feel like maybe we should be doing a little more, from time to time. Be proud of what you’ve already accomplished. It’s significant.
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But my quirks are your gain! Because when I update and modify a design, all previous purchases of that pattern get the update for free 😱

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But I will do my best to incorporate more… less fun neutrals as well 😘.

#oklarootstuts #color #fabric #quilt
We're going classic and neutral this week with the We're going classic and neutral this week with the beautiful Simple Sling from @ororosapatterns ! This is a great bag in a flattering size and has just enough pockets. 

This is also February's Bag Making Bee Box! Everything used in this bag, besides my personal tag, is kitted in a beautiful box delivered straight to your door. 

Please note! Even if you don't plan on making the bag right away, you NEED to download the pattern ASAP! Patterns included in the subscription box are typically only available for free download for 3 months, so make sure to check those QR codes and email links and download the pattern right away. 

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Just kidding 😂 But I will admit, I spend 8-10 hours doing this for each pattern. After thousands of step ups on my kitchen chair I’m going to be angry if my 🍑 isn’t looking better. 

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