tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28685837507614944002024-03-18T15:29:14.935-04:00In Color OrderThe craft blog of pattern designer Jeni Baker. Creative adventures in quilting, sewing, and color. Plus free sewing and quilting tutorials.Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comBlogger1728125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-70411694266453390662024-03-14T05:50:00.000-04:002024-03-14T05:50:18.187-04:00Thrifting a White Singer Featherweight 221K<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/03/thrifting-white-singer-featherweight.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM9VLn9emBeSKrRHpk7A8OZrtAvuEmgm2JUJ-q_vnIwkt-Uc05ZJC8XkGfQJ1OvDjL9xuXgSAyqAvLWlSOr9oaWN_Kt0r7aoDdpPcMzMeDVEkwrTTex8tDsMwXvGhVDT9B2kenkRgiORMsdXigVKg-RtUX9Nj3nPaVtpZ-dOH9-ttzZi2H67GjH5qB3fli/s1600/sewing1.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy Thursday! I was actually planning on another adventures in thrifting post for this week, but I had a once in a lifetime find this weekend that deserves a post of it's own!!<br><br>
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On Saturday I was on my way to the library and decided to make a quick stop at our local Goodwill. I checked out my go-to sections: glassware, art supplies, linens, kids clothes. As I was about to leave I decided to walk past the electronics. I spotted the case and knew right away what should be inside, but I couldn’t imagine it really would be…<br><br>
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To my surprise a vintage Singer Featherweight 221K machine was inside and the price tag said $24.99. I don’t really remember walking to the register, but I was trying hard just to hold it together! It wasn’t until I got to the car that I let myself freak out properly!!
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According to the paperwork in the case, it seems to have been serviced last in 2015.<br><br>
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It's in beautiful shape! A few nicks to the paint here and there, but they've been touched up. <br><br>
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This machine was manufactured in Kilbowie, Scotland in either 1968 or 1969.<br><br>
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I was prepared to give it a full cleaning before oiling, but I don't think it's been sewn on since it was serviced last. Not a bit of dust or loose threads! It definitely needed oil though, so I gave it a healthy dose of that.<br><br>
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I got sewing on it right away! I'm working on a new vintage sheet quilt using my <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/side-braid-quilt-pattern">Side Braid Quilt Pattern</a>. It stitches great! The stitch regulator level was a bit tight, so I took off the stitch length plate to be able to oil a few spots, which helped. I know stitching on it will help loosen things up a bit too. It's stiff from what seems to be many years of sitting unused.<br><br>
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Obviously I'm going to need to make a tote for it! Good thing I have a pattern for that!! I'll be using my <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/sew-portable-travel-set-pdf-pattern">Sew Portable Travel Set Pattern</a>, I just need to decide on the fabrics.<br><br>
I still can't believe that I found one of these machines at a thrift store. One can only dream of a find like this!! I'll be dining out on this find/story for the rest of my life!
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<b>Happy Thrifting!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-83972750444584024192024-03-06T05:30:00.001-05:002024-03-06T05:30:00.130-05:00Recent Lined Drawstring Bags<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/03/recent-lined-drawstring-bags.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDaAbv6WUa8GPs5uVEcMQ1AqRSi8VhOZehSgckT_3bqwNRsco73gpawpH_FDGyGNDtNBfITUlB6Cwy41GUWcGy-rhx_YCym_rLItciBAXjvbRkB2bZxMzTVMhVPT69TyAkvrM0x9No9tPXcqwezKqXLt0ruJcodak7AO7hPd1vPysJJmuLG-fpnjH_82Po/s1600/vs-bag.jpg"/></a><br>
Happy Wednesday! I wanted to share a few drawstring bags I've made recently.<br>
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First up, my favorite of the bunch! I realized I have made very few bags from vintage sheets, so I wanted to change that! This is the project size from the <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">lined drawstring bag pattern</a>. I think I get the most use out of this size, I make it a lot!<br>
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I love this big floral sheet, and it felt right for the exterior main! Figured you can never go wrong with a good gingham, so I pulled a yellow one for the accent.<br>
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I really wanted to use a striped sheet for the ties, but I didn't have a long enough piece of the one that matched. So twill tape to the rescue! Thankfully the <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/cotton-twill-tape">antique ruler twill</a> seems to go with everything.<br>
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This ended up being one of my favorite bags I've ever made! Which is saying something, because I've made a lot of these bags!! I can't wait to make more of them with my sheet stash.<br>
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I was in the mood to make something heart related around Valentine's Day, and this is what I came up with! I stuck a heart block in the middle of an everything size drawstring bag (<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html">free tutorial size</a>). I used Allison Harris' <a href="https://cluckclucksew.com/2015/01/making-heart-blocks-in-multiple-sizes.html" target="_blank">heart block tutorial</a>, and made a block that finished 6". I centered it in the exterior main, you can find measurements to do the same by using my <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2022/11/patchwork-star-lined-drawstring-bag.html">patchwork star lined drawstring bag tutorial</a>.<br>
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This bag is a real melting pot of fabrics! The background is new to my stash, Morris & Co for Freespirit. The peach heart fabric is thrifted. And the lining is Carolyn Friedlander, and it's been in my stash for years.<br>
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I didn't have the right color red for the ties, so I ended up dyeing some <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/cotton-twill-tape">twill tape</a>. It turned out slightly more blue-ish red than I wanted, but that's okay! I think it still works. Added some <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/beehive-wooden-beads">1" beehive beads</a> to this one.<br>
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I kept the back of the bag plain, which really shows off the main print!<br>
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Last but not least, a quick make to gift a small quilt! This puffin fabric was a gift from my friend Jacey, and it felt good to use some of it for this bag! The recipient was a toddler, and I thought they would appreciate this fabric! I paired it with a print from Geometric Bliss. Went with <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/nylon-paracord">paracord</a> for the ties on this one.<br>
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Always fun to pull fabric combinations for these bags. I'm still not tired of making them!<br>
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<b>Happy Sewing!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-39039010565278100602024-02-29T05:30:00.002-05:002024-02-29T10:19:20.485-05:00Indigo June Baby Quilt<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/indigo-june-baby-quilt.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh95kZJKIn2irZ3pv5RmHtB0b3eKtf6hF-VXpjMtpIOEeVipvBwd-6B6J0TKVtQpZuhGcoeKD5EYPmCJc0njVqjhFsJaoKcZJ6kamjOZltB0iPapXd1zfZ7uEjwwa7jYJifDvteoBCrXGabf1cNw8uORrSXvygmbwtg2LTkpG8le5mx3pfX_sVYccsdMaPU/s1600/hanging.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy Thursday! I have a finished quilt to share today, a baby quilt made from my stash of hand dyed indigo fabrics. If you want to learn more about indigo dyeing and try it yourself, you can find more information in this post: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2013/07/indigo-dyeing.html">DIY Indigo Fabric Dyeing Tutorial</a><br>
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This is a long-term work in progress that has finally been finished, hooray! I pieced this baby quilt top in 2018, and it's been sitting in storage ever since. I think at one point I had intentions to include it in a big indigo sampler quilt, or just make it into a larger throw. either way, that never happened. This is the June quilt from my friend Amanda-Jean Nyberg's book, <a href="https://amzn.to/49UTH8p" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">No Scrap Left Behind</a>*!<br>
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Last month I decided to finish it up as a baby quilt, since we use a lot of them these days, and I always like having a stash of quilts ready for gifting. I wanted to make it a little bit bigger, so I dug into my indigo fabric scraps. I had just reorganized them, so it was easy to find all the strips.<br>
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To continue the strip theme of this quilt, I made a scrappy strip border. It was a good way to use up lots of scraps! Lucky for me, I was able to scrounge up just enough of the little dot fabric I used for the squares to do cornerstones in the same fabric.<br>
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This quilt is so different from my other quilts made using my hand dyed indigo fabrics. I usually try to cut large pieces when using it for patchwork, to preserve the pattern in the fabric. The pieces in this quilt are so small, you really don't see much of the patterns. It's more about the colors. I also hardly ever work on point!<br>
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Earlier in the month I shared a little video tutorial of how I did the quilting on this quilt. It's my signature wavy lines! It's done with a walking foot and is my favorite way to quilt things at home. Here is the tutorial in case you missed it: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/how-to-quilt-wavy-lines-with-walking.html">How to Quilt Wavy Lines with a Walking Foot</a><br>
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I am actually running pretty low on indigo fabrics at the moment! I'm going to need to do a big dye session this summer to restock, which of course breaks my heart! I'm excited to try some new techniques and play when it warms up. Since I didn't have yardage to spare for a backing, I dipped into some of my over-dyed print stash for the back. I have a bunch of fat quarters of white-on-white prints that I indigo dyed years ago. A few of them have some sun damage, but I'm considering that just part of the hand-dyed look.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/indigo-june-baby-quilt.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSWwSrstM8L25b_Im7uOmxCRRxeMl1jGW8nnQowWzX3VT48P9AUCe0smoUYhfwI7ddqRZmaigskJLh7_lortRPbRU9lxZA23aBXwwvhsmsOovCSpD9domuGpcir5P8iTH8EuyIB_COjK7th-gmz6_sMirat0fHsDiPhHX3jDtTERGOhMce3IzMlxf3wi9/s1600/binding.JPG"/></a><br>
I kept with the scrappy theme and made a scrappy binding!<br>
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I used one of my <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2017/08/my-custom-woven-labels.html">custom woven labels</a> to finish it off. I'm so glad that this quilt is finished and ready to be used!<br>
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<b>Indigo June Baby Quilt</b><br>
<b>Fabric:</b> Hand-dyed indigo fabrics by me!<br>
<b>Pattern:</b> June quilt <a href="https://amzn.to/49UTH8p" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">No Scrap Left Behind by Amanda-Jean Nyberg</a>*<br>
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<b>Happy Quilting!</b><br>
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<i>*Note: Any links marked with an asterisk in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click through and buy something, I make a small commission, at no extra cost to you.</i>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-65253008265289893132024-02-27T05:30:00.001-05:002024-02-27T05:30:00.160-05:00Scrappy Canvas Zipper Pouches<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/scrappy-canvas-zipper-pouches.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijlzVyhO8AtrB287zYk3e4vzDNKwLEpmRdy5aJlvg__alrpk-g00ckFyRdVLUM11ZKEXrhnGVo3svafspXggmkWl-Z6bYTsitQbAR-GcdkXx0-_kKU_7A1RmnrJdOow2_bIwLAiHhy504wqEY8RQR45mwXnnaBCHkH6dW7ZZj0225Vj3SbRaXxcYG6tD2-/s1600/group-detail.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy Tuesday! Today I want to share a scrappy project I undertook back in November.<Br>
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It all started when I decided to completely reorganize my scraps. First I spent time getting my quilting cotton scraps organized back in color order this Summer. For a while I had my scraps organized by size and into groups of warm and cool colors. I ended up liking this set up less than I thought I would. For my work flow, it just makes more sense to have them organized by color. After tackling my quilting cotton, I moved on to the garment fabric scraps, linen, and canvas. It feels so good to have everything organized again, and it inspired me to make something!<Br>
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Without really trying, I managed to pull three color palettes worth of canvas scraps. Zipper pouches seemed like a good choice, and I hadn't made any in a while! For the sizing, I used the pouch I keep my knitting notions in as a guide, which I made about ten years ago. <Br>
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The pouch panels were randomly pieced, using the scraps as they were as a starting point.<br>
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Here are all three pouches that I made, all together! I had a lot of fun making these and it felt really good to use up some canvas scraps. I definitely have the hardest time using non-quilting cotton scraps. I'm hoping now that I have them a bit more organized, I'll be more inclined to use them! How about some photos of each pouch individually?<Br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/scrappy-canvas-zipper-pouches.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWSpsJvLemTUOvtV39boiM246KLY7BmIV7M4hb0eAP7vkpUyKoCA59XNRsu8fkMiwcAohlWynd1eo1zCjU16hdg8zJ287U4x6nzvZVWd8njFEwEF8leWZUZ7uqeeF8yzWD4K6IFDv92LlMcINpxhUue7PtMXrSPB7QOgL0MbXvrSGw3DS4jxc5561mOWu/s1600/purple-1.JPG"/></a><br>
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The purple one! This one I made for myself, because I love purple. :)<Br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/scrappy-canvas-zipper-pouches.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0jEptif7NskeDEDTKOIEVfwXFZ7PT10ChobH6B9tD5V-4GdG_gN9hdj4FnWaE5PTIuNaV7-PblEiqxN0GClrg4oo407WzUT-eeR83kWsJWPJpH3-YX7xIj7iYqohUdA8IftLSFQ7S0hWMdBJVfVUV6g3_N1d5cWKL7JRGgqBxnT1T5h_C_nrr2Ed07nJ/s1600/primary-2.JPG"/></a><br>
Primary colors for this one! I made this one for my friend Jacey.<Br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/scrappy-canvas-zipper-pouches.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU4J8wss7QcSCSJymEvt8LX8lh1lRnV60UcexJmjOH5So9brpdnB-VJzZkbFOm1ibWswynPhIkRMd4sVLXQxhv9uGntWMRpSLBg8mbiXpnppVtQucZk-nYsgLJefyOCQFSuWdfZKq47dUX73qhiiBfIuxVJayPAQusgASBvgIdmeMPeKphb54eAgwvz-4h/s1600/teal-2.JPG"/></a><br>
And finally, a teal one. This one I made for my friend Amanda.<Br>
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These pouches were a good reminder to myself that sometimes I just need some time to play around in my supplies. What started as a cleaning/organization project resulted in three finished projects! For me, time spent straightening up or organizing supplies is never time wasted. It could spark my next idea!<Br>
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<b>Happy Sewing!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-49809021749671849482024-02-21T05:30:00.000-05:002024-02-21T05:30:16.230-05:00A Quilty Coloring Book<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/a-quilty-coloring-book.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANlWo_URA_QQKqJbHw2N3sKDjRTVfBb-OhqX7av4WCyUQ8DSE4m0lX_HLnlA2GUPRx5SCkpLhtu9-fHQAKC9bCA_EnrKjZPWFHXJYBOe6rdnK8guPo7JZfDh_VO4CoPC8skeONPhdlKz20g06gc_RLQBZQbwksoS8tYMccKr7N1ZiYVpTuwoU7jvIbphb/s1600/covers.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy Wednesday! Today I have a fun new project to share, I made a little coloring book! It's already available to purchase in my online shop, here: <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/in-color-order-vol-1-a-quilty-coloring-book">In Color Order Vol 1 - A Quilty Coloring Book</a> It's a great excuse to play around with color for your next quilt project or just relax and enjoy some quilty related coloring! Let me tell you more about it.<br>
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I was inspired recently to turn some of my quilts (and some classic designs) into a little coloring book! It was really fun to think about what designs to use for this first volume (I’ve got plans!!), and figure out how to make good coloring pages out of them. It was also my first time laying out a booklet for printing, which was a fun problem solving activity. I love when I project becomes a learning/skill building opportunity.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/a-quilty-coloring-book.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggDpO-2lR1XDIWAvWMOibem7e0pMhqORdtwqZoCEWCydplkNNgtf3lmCwwqKSf-Am_FvHXUOri66nSDagNvprRLVIMJARhS8vSMsre4CeP50u_DyycpHinY_gGpDUq3eE2ZqzlsuHZ97veRkk4oYsf2HT4orWVCFBIJQsamUvZZs1ETNicaBw_Kfv-n2Zk/s1600/inside.JPG"/></a><br>
The book is pretty simple and I’m making them completely here in my home from printing to assembly to shipping. There are 16 different quilts to color! The books are 5.5”x8.5”, printed on regular copy paper, nothing fancy! I’d recommend using colored pencils or crayons with these, markers may bleed through. <br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/a-quilty-coloring-book.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgqvqx8cVNBykYdoYCYpgwln0W9u6Mlq1mVoAtt8y4wV9kA4IQGxIxMOsmiVX2pBQpfT-6HnlvEdsC6dRru0ps9ArwoGalmIvcEGyafWYAUgjxawd1cOKHGlRmMWVfGfLw1kbsOI8HUsAl6xrP_1pPxdkMF7miNPSSu9iOpxUqU2bGcSWTIlU_K_LEMRrh/s1600/stitching.JPG"/></a><br>
When it came to putting these books together, I knew I wanted to do it myself and stitching them on the machine seemed like a great solution! Why shouldn't a quilt related book have visible stitching? :) The book comes in four colorful colors and I'm using colorful thread for the stitching too!!<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/a-quilty-coloring-book.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE9hnntIFaKP1NMLXhiwObkEYZLvxHjD30HCnXNqzH6WMZVS46RPmT3AMnUyUFIlUBr2A27E8_waCRPQ78UXcstmVkw27C_Pa8VIppbDv-i1DO6egzw7CvGFMcNxaGZjMOzJWsWTVWWn6wUlktWCEBjvp91Q3zJIPgJTor17WuZOy5lr-6nJeiCXCX8qMi/s1600/back.JPG"/></a><br>
This is just a silly little passion project, but I had a lot of fun with it. I plan on making more volumes, because there are so many quilts that would make good coloring pages!<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/a-quilty-coloring-book.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqr_QXc2Md4CRGYfIQlaWWbh22PkWlo7UC-6yBcNyiwijZhZyClIpOXHqF6h1ssfmaoWaZa7eEAi-WF3VTWTvmrnpnUg8VVOECMYB_GGmhtGUhj0Ffs3dP2qgBj8XHDxgEVpb4bHgfgiout1G7hjlxd3q0hIZKSLmFMcs0dGXg7PauvJBk8V4YTWnCqDC7/s1600/pages.JPG"/></a><br>
Find the coloring book in my shop here: <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/in-color-order-vol-1-a-quilty-coloring-book">In Color Order Vol 1 - A Quilty Coloring Book</a><br>
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<b>Happy Coloring!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-86640802271360839002024-02-15T05:30:00.001-05:002024-02-15T08:00:51.488-05:00My 2023 Garden and 2024 Garden Plans<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/my-2023-garden-and-2024-garden-plans.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-g2Z5f6D0_6aqBK4F3_Df5o-_JmBCQ4wilxsBrZ5p2nhGKBESoWUEGweiQ64tHsyf0YwryZog7jGp44U691VvkSuSQogEX2_RTXf1hodHIkXG-bt3qVLxDEq9viGYurM49BygpAQqF6_qI2YdnRp6Vf-2r5KPUOgBeYux14X0He2GaWch9QxOjVYuIJFK/s1600/jowey%20winnie.jpg"/></a><br>
Happy Thursday! Today I wanted to spend some time looking back on my 2023 garden and looking forward to my 2024 garden plans! See past gardening posts <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/search/label/Gardening">here</a>.<br>
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Unsurprisingly, our 2023 garden struggled a bit! We welcomed our daughter in the middle of the summer, so we had much less time than usual to take care of it. Some things did just fine with a bit less care, and others suffered. We also got an incredible amount of rain, which again was good for some things and bad for others! For context we grow in zone 7a. Let's dive into the details.<br>
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In our driveway garden we grew cherry tomatoes, peppers, onions, and flowers. For tomatoes, we grew Sungold, Sun Sugar, Cherry Bomb and Tomatoberry. All small, indeterminate varieties. All the tomatoes did well this year, and we picked a lot all summer! Sungold is our favorite, I think we'll always grow that variety. This was our first year growing Sun Sugar from seed. We really like it, but it is quite similar to Sungold. We're still on the hunt for a good red cherry, Cherry Bomb and Tomatoberry were both a bit disappointing. They both grew well and were productive, but the flavor just wasn't what we were after. <br>
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For 2024, we're not planning to try out any new tomato varieties. I still have seeds from all the varieties we grew in 2023, so I'm planning to use those up.<br>
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For peppers we grew Anaheim, Banana, Lunchbox (snacking) and Serrano. Our peppers were not happy this year! We grow them all in grow bags, and with constant rain they just stayed too wet. The Serrano peppers did the best, but otherwise it was one of our worst pepper years.<br>
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For 2024, we're going to grow less peppers. We'll be growing Anaheim, Banana, and Serrano peppers.<br>
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Similarly, the Walla Walla onions we grew did not do well. Too wet! We actually decided to stop growing onions. The two big grow bags we have for them just stay too wet in our space. They don't get enough sun, and they take up too much space. So the plan is to remove the soil from them (and use it to fill pots, and low spots in the in-ground gardens), and store them in the garage.<br>
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Now, onto happier and more successful parts of the 2023 garden! Our fig tree did fantastic! We had lots of happy new grow, and lots of fruit. It's now tucked into the garage for the winter, and I look forward to waking it up in a few months.<br>
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The flower gardens did great in 2023. I planted a perennial pollinator patch in Fall 2022 and it came in so well this year. And it needed basically no care, which was ideal!! It attracted so many bugs and birds, we're hoping to expand it this year. The Echinacea self-seeds, so there will be lots more of that this year anyways! And I can see that the Rudbeckia overwintered, since I covered it in leaves before winter arrived. I'm also planning to add some Signet Marigold 'Lemon Star' and Feverfew 'Tetra White Wonder' to the patch this year.<br>
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I grew tons of strawflowers in 2023. Some in pots on the driveway, but most in ground at the bottom of the dahlia patch. They're one of my favorite flowers to grow, and I already bought seeds of some new varieties to try in 2024. I ordered my seeds from Select Seeds (here in CT). I went with King Size Salmon, King Size Red, Swiss Giants Mix, and Pierrot White. I'm hoping a few of the varieties I grew last year will still be good, as I know I have some seed leftover.<br>
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I love my marigold patch I've been planting in the front yard the last few years, and I'll continue that tradition for 2024. The last few years I've done a mix of giant and regular marigolds, but I've decided this year to stick with just two giant varieties. Mission Giant (my personal favorite!!), and Giant Orange.<br>
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I successfully grew mini pumpkins this year!! It was so exciting. I grew Jill Be Little pumpkins on my arch trellis at the bottom of my dahlia patch. They did well, and I ended up with 10 or 12 pumpkins. The only problem is that the vines grew all over the dahlias. So for 2024, I'm going to grow pumpkins in the pollinator patch I have in the front yard. I don't think I have any seeds left of the mini orange, so I may try growing out some Casperita, which is a small white pumpkin!<br>
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Last but certainly not least, DAHLIAS! My number one favorite thing to grow. Thank goodness for the dahlias, they saved the day. Once they're in the ground, they really don't need a lot of care. They barely needed watered all summer with all the rain we got. I grew 7 or 8 plants in pots on the driveway and the rest in ground in our side yard. For the most part they did great! I had a handful of new varieties this year, a few were busts, but I found some I really like too! <br>
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My dahlia seedlings did not do well this year. This was partially self-inflicted. I didn't move them up a pot size and it really stunted their growth. I know how critical this is, but I still made the mistake again. They never really recovered. I did save a few that I may plant out if I have the space. We'll see! I ordered some dahlia seeds from Floret this year that I'm going to be growing. Hoping they do well!<br>
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For 2024, I plan to grow lots of dahlias again! I have a few seedlings to grow out, and I've ordered a few new varieties. Not planning to do much differently! I am hoping to finally try out staking with Hortonova netting. My staking this past year was pretty awful, the plants were all over the place! We'll see how I like it.<br>
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<b>Happy Growing!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-2676034711073171102024-02-13T05:30:00.001-05:002024-02-13T05:30:00.129-05:00Jeni's Best Chocolate Cookies<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/jenis-best-chocolate-cookies.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1124" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2R6RXt3OYzfTNf2ZOMkSQPZMDHKT79s6cbl7hmmGpQwc8gvMbKd-3smT9DPDCR1E66xnJ2uD3en26hximOvKWv5T6FJ3PfsAMgr3oT8wE1nk0W-TS28kY26fstIoVv0WhBxPDgSV_HNiaBB2D5b66KcecPTp77cv-MtNjqMmy1O57ZQ0-aUb-SzvrRYS/s1600/cookie-pile.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy Tuesday! I have a chocolate cookie recipe to share with you all today!<br>
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Sometime in the last few years, I tried out <a href="https://pinchofyum.com/very-best-chocolate-cookies" target="_blank">Pinch of Yum's Very Best Chocolate Cookie Recipe</a>. I loved the flavor, but I just could not get the texture right. I made the recipe twice (to be sure I hadn't made a mistake!), and both times they spread super flat and had no rise or height to them. They were like a thin brownie more than a cookie. Despite this, I couldn't leave them alone! They tasted so good. I especially loved the cardamom in the sugar coating. That combined with chocolate and a hint of coffee is just delicious!<br>
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Fast forward to a few weeks ago, when I decided to try adjusting the original recipe to get a better result. It took a few (tasty) tries, but I managed to craft my ideal chocolate cookie! The biggest change is that I added baking powder to the recipe to give the cookie some rise and fluffiness. I decreased the butter to help with this too. I also tested the recipe with my standard dutch process cocoa, because I don't like buying special ingredients if I don't have to. They were good, but just did not have the same flavor (or look) as the cookies made with <a href="https://shop.hersheys.com/our-brands/hersheys/034000053001.html" target="_blank">Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa Powder</a>. I do think it's worth buying for this recipe, I was able to find it at my regular grocery store. A few other adjustments were made for ease of measuring. I also prefer to dissolve my espresso powder in a little hot water, rather than mixing it in with the dry ingredients.<Br>
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My cookies are quite a bit smaller than the original recipe too. I don't like huge cookies! My go to cookie scoop is a size #40. I use it for basically every cookie I make. I did not even bother to roll the last batch I made into neat balls. I just dropped the scoops of dough right into the sugar coating mixture, rolled them around and put them on the tray. Made no difference in the final cookie and saved me some time!<Br>
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I am so excited with where the testing ended up and think they are a great cookie so I thought I'd share the recipe with you. If you like chocolate, I hope you'll try them!<br>
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<b>Jeni’s Best Chocolate Cookies</b><br>
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<i>Adapted from: <a href="https://pinchofyum.com/very-best-chocolate-cookies" target="_blank">Pinch of Yum</a><br>
Servings: 30 Cookies</i><br>
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<b>Ingredients</b><br>
<u>Cookie Dough:</u><br>
- 12 Tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened<br>
- 1 3/4 cups (350 grams) light brown sugar, loosely packed<br>
- 1 large egg<br>
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br>
- 1 Tablespoon espresso powder, dissolved in 1 Tablespoon hot water<br>
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda<br>
- 1 teaspoon baking powder<br>
- 1 3/4 cups (225 grams) all-purpose flour<br>
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) dark cocoa powder (I use Hershey’s Special Dark)<br>
- 1 teaspoon table salt<br>
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<u>For Rolling:</u><br>
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar<br>
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom<br>
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<b>Jeni’s Best Chocolate Cookies</b><br>
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<b>Heat Oven:</b> To 350°F. Line sheet trays with parchment paper.<br>
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<b>Make Cookie Dough:</b> In the bowl of a stand mixer (hand mixer works too!), cream together butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and dissolved espresso powder, mix until just combined. Sprinkle baking soda and baking powder into the bowl, mix until just combined.<br>
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In a separate bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until a soft dough is formed.<br>
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<b>Roll and Bake Cookies:</b> Whisk granulated sugar and cardamom together in a shallow bowl. Portion dough into 1 1/2 Tablespoon balls (I use a #40 scoop), roll in sugar mixture.<br>
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Arrange cookie balls on tray approx. 3" apart. Put try in freezer for 10 minutes before baking. Bake for 12 minutes, let cool on sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to finish cooling. Store cookies in an airtight container.<br>
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<b>Freeze cookies:</b> After rolling dough balls in sugar mixture, arrange on a sheet pan and freeze until solid. Transfer to a container or bag for storage. Add 2-3 minutes additional baking time when baking directly from the freezer. Do yourself a favor and write the oven temperature and baking time on the bag or label! Now you can have delicious cookies in a few minutes for treat emergencies!<br>
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<b>Happy Baking!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-43141432302892916342024-02-08T05:54:00.002-05:002024-02-08T20:21:25.800-05:00Soft and Subtle Vintage Sheet Plus Quilt<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/soft-and-subtle-vintage-sheet-plus-quilt.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyPNCOmIGr9lDJXUGtVUwoWYAPhjD8J8XVHHNfq0eql8Zr2dbJWDYniLncmwr2pqsQg7p3Gf27bf5KhhZo5K1APkHTnHgjiwmKNH5qKe3JYlP0Opy04SgYxmGAqjOw2rHIKoWeQ7ZLd0dTbYZPTXkaDTuj2RG8Suwdu2se41rLIXyBF5zcG0G2RNpEXYy/s1600/vert.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy Thursday! I have another finished quilt to share today, this plus quilt is made from my vintage sheet collection using my <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/simple-addition-quilt-pdf-pattern">Arithmetic Quilt Pattern</a>!<br>
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This quilt came together really quickly over the last few weeks. I've wanted to make a low contrast plus quilt for a long time. I had never thought about what kind of fabrics I'd use, until last month when I realized vintage sheets would be perfect! I decided to not only go with low contrast fabric choices, but to also use really subtle low volume prints. I would typically use prints like these as background fabrics in a quilt. I dug through my stash and pulled out sheets that were primarily white or cream, with varying amounts of color in the print design.<br>
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To see the many projects I've made with vintage sheets, check out this post: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/04/projects-made-with-vintage-sheets.html">Projects Made with Vintage Sheets</a><br>
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I had so much fun pulling the fabrics for this quilt. I used some of my favorites, and a few designs that I thrifted back when I first started collecting sheets. When I make quilts from vintage sheets, it always feels kind of like a memory quilt to me. It just makes me think about all the great thrifting adventures I've been on, and who I've enjoyed those adventures with! Sometimes I even remember finding particular patterns.<br>
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I really wasn't sure how this quilt would turn out, but I'm absolutely thrilled with it. I love how soft it is. The low contrast between the fabrics means you can only just see the plus design in some places. It's there, but it's not in your face. The sheets themselves have such sweet and soft designs, but are also literally soft too. To be honest, the more quilts I make with alternative fabrics, the less I want to make quilts with quilting cotton! I just love how silky and soft vintage sheet quilts are.<br>
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This is the baby size from the <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/simple-addition-quilt-pdf-pattern">pattern</a>, using 4.5" squares. It finishes at 36"x48".<br>
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I used one of my very favorite sheets for the back. It's also featured on the quilt top. <br>
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I had some leftover binding made from this pink stripe, so I cut a few more strips to make enough binding for this quilt. Felt good to use up the leftovers too!<br>
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I used one of my <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2017/08/my-custom-woven-labels.html">custom woven labels</a> to finish it off.<br>
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The quilting is super simple, just lines 1/4" on either side of each seam.<br>
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This was such a fun experiment for me. It left me full of ideas for more soft and subtle quilts! I actually already started my next one. It also made me look at my sheet stash differently. I have collected many sheets in this category, primarily with the intention of creating quilt kits or using them as background fabrics. I see so many possibilities beyond that now, which is exciting. I can't wait to see hoq the next quilt comes together!<br>
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<b>Soft and Subtle Vintage Sheet Plus Quilt</b>
<b>Pattern:</b> <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/simple-addition-quilt-pdf-pattern">Arithmetic Quilt Pattern</a> (Baby size 4.5" squares)<br>
<b>Fabrics:</b> Vintage Reclaimed Bedsheets<br>
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<b>Happy Quilting!</b><br>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-55374166747175290732024-02-06T05:52:00.001-05:002024-02-06T08:17:54.968-05:00How to Quilt Wavy Lines with a Walking Foot (video!)<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/02/how-to-quilt-wavy-lines-with-walking.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcTl-WSdZh5DdL7Jw3YkNlk0RzYsGqxs990etqQDCXQ7DDXZhYfx4AUpUXNaNFl81kMb-V56WmCT9CX1ngnHZIWQcsBwYDcCFsHVxutt9ZqcoX_zKK8CyLddUwXCnHVg6BIJomerFZwrp36hHVWroD_5jEnUw1hkKZ_KovhPF7xV4PiJKyB3XUv_Fg8Sm/s1600/tall.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy Thursday! Today I have a video tutorial to share with you! After I shared my finished <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/scrappy-bear-paw-baby-quilt.html">scrappy bear paw baby quilt</a>, a reader reached out about my go-to wavy quilting technique. I had two baby quilts basted and waiting to be quilted, so I decided to film a little video tutorial on how I do that style quilting.<br>
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This is one of my favorite ways to quilt with my walking foot. It's especially good (in my opinion!) for small quilts or pillows. I've actually been quilting things in this way for almost 13 years! I went back through my archives and the oldest project I could find was a <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/03/scrappy-stack-mug-rug-tutorial.html">mug rug</a> I made in March 2011! Since then I've quilted many mini quilts, pillows and small quilts using this technique. I love it for lots of reasons. First and foremost, it's fun and relaxing to quilt this design. I find it very forgiving, and it really allows you to embrace imperfection. No need to stress about keeping your lines straight, they're meant to be wonky! I also like that the gentle curves soften the straight lines of the patchwork.<br>
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Without futher ado, onto the video tutorial! You'll need to equip your machine with a walking foot, and get yourself a fresh needle. I like to use a 3.00 stitch length when quilting in this way. <br>
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Here are a few recent small quilts that I've quilted with wavy lines:<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/03/triplicate-baby-quilt.html">Triplicate Baby Quilt</a><br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/scrappy-bear-paw-baby-quilt.html">Scrappy Bear Paw Baby Quilt</a><br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/03/vintage-bear-paw-baby-quilt-pillow.html">Vintage Bear Paw Baby Quilt</a><br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/03/simple-two-color-baby-quilt-tutorial.html">Simple Two-Color Baby Quilt</a><br></center>
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I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial! I have lots of other tutorials for everything from quilts, pillows, bags, and holiday items to informational series and techniques. Find all my tutorials here: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/p/tutorials_21.html">Tutorials</a>. My online shop is filled with patterns for quilts and bags. Find my patterns here: <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/" target="_blank">Jeni Baker Patterns</a><br>
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If you make something using one of my tutorials or patterns, I hope you'll tag me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenib320/">@jenib320</a> and use my hashtag <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/jenibaker/" target="_blank">#jenibaker</a> on instagram!<br />
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<b>Happy Quilting!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-55626607204943013582024-02-01T05:30:00.001-05:002024-02-01T05:30:00.142-05:00Finished Knit: Fuchsia Colorwork Mittens<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/finished-knit-fuchsia-colorwork-mittens.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCShoxfaMS1doRXNzPda0imCab_YKSlUFsmlw6gqNy0jiv60lR4hDPOL7GDz0WDIRMozqJnkhbUAuxckObQeX0R1PbWJS3y7lpKXmTJwZ2Wqyqwh-pKflMCDZppHh5FgFhyphenhyphenIuPayy9o9Nzed_KU5fEEPRmF-of2cJ4Tzijr-J1WtQjmY2jLCeyrQSMdgh/s1600/styled.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy Thursday! I have a finished knit to share today, my colorwork mittens!<br>
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I started these mittens in December 2021, so they've been a long time coming! I really don't know why it took me so long to get them done. They're unlined, and I love knitting colorwork! The pattern is <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emmas-ice-flower-mittens" target="_blank">Emma's Ice Flower Mittens</a>.<br>
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I knit most of the second mitten in January of this year. I started knitting just a couple rows every morning after I finished eating my breakfast, and before I knew it, they were done! Such a good reminder for myself that small incremental progress can add up. That's the only kind of making I can manage at the moment, with my crafty time being so fragmented.<br>
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Despite how long it took me to get these done, I really like them. I love how long the cuff is, and the colorwork was very pleasant. I did struggle a bit on the first mitten when it came to picking up the thumb stitches, but I was really over thinking it. The second thumb was way easier. <br>
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This fuchsia yarn by Duck Duck Wool was a dream to knit with. It's so soft and smooth. I'm glad I finally used it in a project, the color is so fun! The cream is an undyed skein of worsted.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/finished-knit-fuchsia-colorwork-mittens.html" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQTcJdW1i-FGUdTKoKvN71qJAhrx2uQtHNRoAMOcMxDnKSTdm44QfTXophOgtNkjl-kX0xsyYFVBuUN4XYSwtw1OnKY1KKETCn_M107HmpnHcE3ic8_BhoT5eGJR3HhM90vO-7e7BjRA7x/s1600/scrappy-drawstring-bag-2.JPG" /></a><br />I carried this project around in one of my favorite drawstring project bags that I've ever made! This was made with scraps from my <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2019/10/finished-quilt-fantastic-quilt-voyage.html">Fantastic Leftovers Quilt</a>. I really should make some more scrappy bags, I always love how they turned out! This is the project size from my <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern</a>.
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If you're interested, you can find this project on my Ravelry <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/jenibaker" target="_blank">here</a>.<br>
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<b>Happy Knitting!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-63107427102516592982024-01-30T06:00:00.000-05:002024-01-30T06:00:00.138-05:00Scrappy Bear Paw Baby Quilt<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/scrappy-bear-paw-baby-quilt.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgidPGinIdHzUAGVfVeafyzG0aQUmFrXUtk68RPWL1wK0D7fqYbnKTd9QaooG0CBptcGxFdvCeeDJLw33RXWDdy2HvgJpPCo7_OkViCsUyQY38sQh885u9SO9N_gkJifRcy6WhoT7oaLSfnUX-z7cYZwq0woKRk38AHLim14yVLr6q33WE5N1opNoh8f_GI/s1600/vert-plant.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy Tuesday! Today I have a little quilt finish to share!<br>
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This quilt ended up being a few years in the making, on accident! At the time I started it, I was working on building up my stash of baby quilts for gifting. I pulled fabrics around the adorable animal print from <a href="https://tidd.ly/47LQNkU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lore by Leah Duncan</a>*, which is one of my favorites of hers. I don't use a lot of this royal blue color, so that was a fun challenge.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/scrappy-bear-paw-baby-quilt.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="724" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz4XyuM2m2gW_DLKbfpU3xe2LLmBBE9JexRvs94p0gD1rLLGfREYKUUmENj6cctJOA9tg7dvlV4aaWF-jf4gUDW43wOXeCubKxULZ63Vm5LBXRWWThzsGRgDNVscIeWJnTlUiSVk_FQXm9UzsFKJh635Rg3WgaqoVWlStLfVbMV50Lol7cU0ShCYyuGoAR/s1600/flat.jpg"/></a><br>
I used my <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2016/11/scrappy-bear-paw-baby-quilt-tutorial.html">Scrappy Bear Paw Baby Quilt Tutorial</a> for this quilt. It had been a while since I made one, and I liked the idea of using the paws as a place to showcase a special print.<br>
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I picked fabrics and pieced the quilt top back in Spring 2022, but then in just sat folded up in the sewing room. Fast forward to late this last Summer (2023) and I decided it was time to finish it! Baby P was here and I realized just how handy it was to have lots of little quilts. I kept the quilting super simple with my signature wavy quilting.<br>
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For the backing I used one of my prints from <a href="https://tidd.ly/47Mznog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Geometric Bliss</a>*! I always thought this print made good backings. And it's a relatively good match for the front of the quilt.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/scrappy-bear-paw-baby-quilt.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTOk-iOzgHLfj7DvlPpFX3hxUxjcMy3waSxpTAuDPuT_JGvvtd-QAljV47WkaCZy4KqOJOHh1LUFal-u4nqQJHKrX9Ds1Iejjl_8NZUAzhiBYUQUeCraX_KYBJiycVBj8akIpaWSqQtST18-VQj8FWtgbUQ5LoIUsjyVZSvvu-nmavTxVC2HtsARAWbT9/s1600/binding.JPG"/></a><br>
The binding is another print from <a href="https://tidd.ly/47Mznog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Geometric Bliss</a>*. Probably my most used print from that collection to be honest! I love a yellowy green!<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/scrappy-bear-paw-baby-quilt.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3xLThiRWv9fIX1bahnppZW1xDwEX4CohDlI-xngS22C6nctV_XM1U5TqVOTJcJKa4oHmGdGPTJbTuh9jZMtDz9D-PX-ZoJG4_eXbG8tNXdVaDRMJZtU-I_VZInu_DA61TM4RVTp-MkKs8ItTlhZRsiMgq3K2GDU8sYTS0KT01GVQejVKIRyhqP3Gkfsz3/s1600/hanging-corner.JPG"/></a><br>
This quilt has gotten so much use the last few months! It's the perfect size to cover a play mat we use upstairs. Keeps me from having to wash the cover for that every day. It's been a relief to see how well my quilts have held up to really frequent washings. Makes me feel like they're going to last a long time, which is good. Anyways, this was a fun one to make and nice to use up a bunch of stash and a long kept print!<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/scrappy-bear-paw-baby-quilt.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwF1eB5i3siRAromPw3OAiRjCB1p8e30iGVMZ3SMrUs9oFa-UlYQoPe76_JmYtBlLlYLBUEKzeyg2Mtt-HTjAJh5OeKHbklWdXaRMeUYViWmNU-LI9kmmo7bMvXZNmQeoM2hZbKL3QQaEmCzrve05a2AKZJj8I6G5IeekpCye60HkknC7v_xW68chcalOZ/s1600/horiz.JPG"/></a><br>
<b>Pattern:</b> <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2016/11/scrappy-bear-paw-baby-quilt-tutorial.html">Scrappy Bear Paw Quilt Tutorial</a><br>
<b>Fabric:</b> Main print from <a href="https://tidd.ly/47LQNkU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Lore by Leah Duncan</a>*, backing and binding from <a href="https://tidd.ly/47Mznog" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Geometric Bliss</a>*, the rest from scraps and stash.<br>
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<b>Happy Quilting!</b><br>
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<i>*Note: Any links marked with an asterisk in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click through and buy something, I make a small commission, at no extra cost to you.</i>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-9445645794163015522024-01-25T05:30:00.001-05:002024-01-25T05:30:00.168-05:00Adventures in Thrifiting<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/adventures-in-thrifiting.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TroCpuCcjVzN6qWTNlxaAY0IPLKkZ0gcZWP2C5VENFnAC6s1_S8h8pv9cdsY-6C4gGvVU85Gmg9yFsVrkTnBEvTrp4qth___MQ4SnlozJkuq_ebUEGzM1qnXvFPVxQTFWDsR0c8ZQerX7nMJjN65f4dcPVPqTpDZwt69lNVtYLeWE4uHfhwO5XGihyphenhyphen_a/s1600/towels.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy Thursday! Today I want to catch up on some of the fun things I've thrifted in the last few months. I would love to get back to regularly sharing my thrift finds. I still love to thrift, and visit thrift stores most weeks! Baby P likes it too, so much stuff to look at!<br>
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First up, these towels! I feel like they have a bit of a quilty vibe. I love thrifting towels, they're one of my favorite things to look for. I've found some really cool designs over the years, and I love that they're broken in and already absorbent! Brand new towels that won't absorb water are a pet peeve of mine. These two are beach towel sized, which is probably what we'll use them for!<br>
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I have thrifted so many clothes for Baby, but this is probably my favorite piece I thrifted for her recently. It's a vintage rainbow t-shirt! It's 12 month, so we still have some time before she can wear it, but so cute.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/adventures-in-thrifiting.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxLXXIgBVFHEaHd__6ii87zPV5yFKjHPYRJ3kTP79NZtQr7sDNals5JQVopFlgoHREZPHTXNrjGn_BGevr7kem4yp3dX1L-XEx9SpK-1rzhC1t_inKbtYl-IeFXuZ9jaipBpJRUVaN_tjAxgkgLDqfXB_zCFDDj05o148CFi21c5fG0Y-lm77fVkM0Va3p/s1600/easel.jpg"/></a><br>
Just last weekend I thrifted this homemade easel. It was in dire need of a cleaning, which really didn't take long. The plexiglass can be unscrewed from the base, which made cleaning easy. A little scraping and goo-gone took care of the tape. There were some screws missing, so I replaced them all with new. I think it cleaned up nice!<br>
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We are lucky enough to have a crafty thrift store nearby called <a href="https://www.ecoworksct.org/" target="_blank">Ecoworks</a>. I am trying to stop in more regularly, and I found a bunch of good stuff last time I went! I was especially excited about the vintage sheet piece. It's not huge, someone turned it into a simple cafe curtain. <br>
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<a href="https://www.sewingthroughfog.com" target="_blank">Sewing Through Fog</a> has an extensive directory of secondhand fabric stores, there might be one near you! Check it out here: <a href="https://www.sewingthroughfog.com/secondhand-fabric-finder" target="_blank">Secondhand Fabric Finder</a>.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/adventures-in-thrifiting.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSAjY9JEMBS6qw7ZjukJKKHOp3jhOdt3EV4-tFPnwy69XCwhBYM2yEkSrOSjT9WzjH5oVK6Hjn_qV7BMblFf0B6L_EUmhiOJ3JxiZsb1HeSbo7z-vbyfVM-KYAotSdX741vOiJEMoji_BrqJwkr26SvNwoiK-sw-Ieseo1f31jMGzGq5X4XN7xtkpDV35e/s1600/fabric-cards.JPG"/></a><br>
Another <a href="https://www.ecoworksct.org/" target="_blank">Ecoworks</a> haul! I can never resist this sheet. Also check out these sweet cottons I found! I love the bows especially. And deadstock vintage greeting cards!! I went in this time for glass beads to make some bow ornaments. I should share those at some point, they turned out really cute.<br>
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I didn't realize how much good fabric I've thrifted recently until putting this post together! I don't have a lot of brown in my stash, so I though this vintage print was a good addition. The sheep ornaments kind of fall into my favorite creepy/cute category. I waited until they were half-off and then rescued them! I love stuffed animal ornaments. I swapped the ribbons on a few of them to dress them up.<br>
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This was a freebie! Someone in our neighborhood had it out at the curb. I think its a reproduction meant to look vintage, but I don't care. I really like it! I've got it next to my side of the couch.<br>
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Another free find. I picked up this funky wine rack table on the side of the road this Fall. I needed a nightstand for our guest room so I altered it for that. For the wood I used a wide board we pulled out a closet when we first moved in. I wish I had flipped the wine shelves upside down to disquise it a bit more, but oh well! It's functional and it was free, so that's what counts! At some point I want to paint the red fake tiles (they're metal covers).<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/adventures-in-thrifiting.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbzZ0Ui-IQVyOAfcO3iDBBQhtV9n6r8HpZa0woNjHgU0W91nlsLKqD29EwmWFqoX9Rj7kGHXAllDtFmUqWeNAeCiWR4mzM_1O9OoPmjjC-fqg_Xqn_jnsVDLi09gKB-mKJI4Yl7m1g30PevHYEQAC-VB3j3GzTsZPvU_VCVlZLN9OftjoAMM76bFFRYeRD/s1600/plaid.JPG"/></a><br>
Picked up a few yards of this glorious plaid at my local Goodwill. I love the colors so much!<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/adventures-in-thrifiting.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFffbhrdhVGv10x7pcQo3Qkyo9Cs8_MER2Cw_VWauOma-jpd_jK2G88uZtmo48pyYBI5m9Q2qERWOUG8TtijbzZlovhQaevSS9xtk7Uhl37HNEC0-cYeKO7Ao1pWH2yLTKGxFgV83hPFofEohO9rvx8mgGP3zdoEFYgtB_GC7Zsj6RSXm3b0A-JPx3bTT9/s1600/pyrex.JPG"/></a><br>
It's been ages since I bought any vintage pyrex! I don't see much of it at all anymore, and this daisy piece was so cheerful. It was really dirty, but otherwise in good shape.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/adventures-in-thrifiting.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4IpftwztHTUP6nhLjNPXu8jeBpq2WuxYKBbDwK-2uUgbLZ3e4XP4hnNTFp48JdK-Ih8YM8WAT0bL4eaM9LBunh4xkcIdl1GjWzCMyflNPrVIOvCBhuKb_RUwiT72SEm3u5ZypervC6osJ0JaXLSiuhCpzyFsSkhnv3I82l3crEXHjLp9B0cB8frepHQt/s1600/sheet-watercolors.JPG"/></a><br>Last but not least some supplies for painting and a striped sheet! I have a hard time leaving these stripes behind. This one isn't in the best shape, but there are definitely still plenty of usable bits.<br>
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<b>Happy Thrifting!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-73322241770542155462024-01-23T05:30:00.001-05:002024-01-23T05:30:00.241-05:00Indigo Dyed Workshop Tote Bag<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/indigo-dyed-workshop-tote-bag.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDV9TbzFrPAD5-8xj2Ys0yhfHoBl9S4x5GusmWekf7icMOOMnZIaUxS3McVWp_j7Gl50xd6xZbXhFAwpwMtogh9hT1_7Ur_B7LX83YYwxfXVp1G174aaV-TF3uK_JstJpwoPfC2U72QZweQ5m9BtJALV_yvTqyazN0m1aABbW34CpshEWZJbIsIWr2Fhp/s1600/handles.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy Tuesday! Today I have a new bag project to share using my <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/the-workshop-tote-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">Workshop Tote Pattern</a>.<br>
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I didn't make a lot of handmade gifts for the holidays this year (just lots of drawstring bags!), but I did make this tote bag for my brother's partner! We picked the fabric together and decided on this piece of cotton canvas that I indigo dyed. It was nice to finally cut into it and let it live its life as a functional object! This particular one I dyed here in CT and the fabric was accordion folded before being clamped. I love how you can see the clamp detail on the two ends of the fabric. I want to recreate something similar to this next time I do some dyeing!<br>
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It feels like this fabric was meant to be a bag! It's nice that it can really shine in a project like this. It's just cut into two pieces, so you still get to appreciate all the interesting shapes and details of the hand dyeing.<br>
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I didn't have a ton of yardage of this particular piece, so I just used it for the front and the back of the tote bag. For the sides and bottom I used some undyed bits of the same base cloth. It's a utility fabric that I bought from JoAnn's years ago. I really like it, I should see if I can find more!<br>
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I am actually running pretty low on indigo dyed fabrics! I've made four quilts with just indigo, which has used up a lot! You can see three of those quilts in the posts below, I still need to share one. I didn't really have a big enough piece for the lining, but I still wanted to use something indigo. So I cut into one of my drop cloths for the lining of this bag! I have a few sets of thrifted white sheets that I use as drop cloths when I dye and paint, thinking one day they'd be fun to use in some projects. Well the time finally came! For the handles I used some <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/cotton-webbing">1" cotton webbing</a>.<br>
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Quilts I've made with Indigo Dyed Fabrics:<br>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2022/05/indigo-courthouse-steps-quilt-tutorial.html">Indigo Courthouse Steps Quilt (and tutorial!)</a><br>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2017/07/shibori-indigo-picnic-quilt.html">Indigo Picnic Quilt</a><br>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2014/08/leis-indigo-patchwork-quilt.html">Indigo Patchwork Quilt</a><br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/indigo-dyed-workshop-tote-bag.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIAo62_7dkSvccqRL_yU_TfBcIBhCWn85VuEtuGDs85LDcIYYeXputN2JOHIm7_aIYJ0FG_efia8E2qywaI8sblqWR5Sk0FCpJruhevG31fLXPbPNDTZZR_iA484QXXJMCO5g5rFC3fLlXFYO_U_yixUBXBxHMyu4jc6zW_6ywUiRzd-vtlqNN4m5BOb32/s1600/close-up.JPG"/></a><br>
It felt good to use up a piece of my hand dyed stash, I don't always reach for the canvas ones when I'm pulling fabrics for projects. I also like the way the finished bag turned out with the contrasted sides and bottom. Sometimes not having enough fabric leads to good places! A good reminder (for myself!) to make things work with what you have.<br>
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<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/the-workshop-tote-pdf-pattern" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1001" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmQg_lcv9i4UjbembchyphenhyphensrwHst8grA36UHCBEEjszoZWoRFE03KsyL57mt9j0dQbeJ3lINOFaRcYSo6ZUH2W9qKEzRDQohwsCwYPux5mA4wJzgpkReo5J13nNQ121SIFHYVbNuDuizLd2/s1600/The+Workshop+Tote+Pattern+-+1000.png" /></a><br>
<b>Pattern:</b> <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/the-workshop-tote-pdf-pattern" target="_blank">The Workshop Tote Pattern</a><br />
<b>Fabrics:</b> Indigo dyed cotton canvas and thrifted bedsheet<br>
<b>Notions: <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/cotton-webbing">1" cotton webbing</a></b><br>
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I have a sew along for this pattern, which you can find here: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2018/08/announcement-workshop-tote-sew-along.html">The Workshop Tote Sew Along</a><br>
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<b>Happy Sewing!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-10119421805596142842024-01-19T05:30:00.001-05:002024-01-19T05:30:00.153-05:002024 Stash Tracking Worksheet<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/2024-stash-tracking-worksheet.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="939" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9_Ka0T0ATO53hJs-3BcD7ppZEnW1yQyZIOAyz9CqQqvQVVa4QX2HHAOs4MCknR8vW8uTwWVC2IohJs1AAHUAp713x9V-HbClcmx5tgbxIBnUoXSSKiKqnM03zZcGB1V9ST4EVChw956SFtoOT48iljgjlRI7Lnp4IascpDClXImJs3Gi1oAvxhVMtYnj/s1600/stash.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy Friday! I have a fun treat to share with you today, a new version of my stash tracking worksheet!<br>
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If you're new here, a little background. For the last eight years, I've been keeping track of the fabric (and yarn) that comes in and out of my stash. Each year I start at zero and try to end the year by using up more than I bring in. It's just a part of how I operate creatively at this point, and I've loved sharing about it over the years. When I first started tracking it was really eye opening to see just how much I was buying compared to how much I was actually using. Tracking helped me find a better balance (I still buy fabric!), and keep my stash at a much more manageable level. I've talked about this process a lot, but here are a few main posts to get you started if you're interested in trying something like this:<br>
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- <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2017/01/how-to-track-your-fabric-and-yarn.html">How I Track My Fabric and Yarn Yardage</a><br>
- <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2022/01/new-and-improved-stash-tracking.html">Stash Tracking Worksheet</a><br>
- <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2019/03/stash-management-what-ive-learned.html">What I've Learned Tracking My Fabric Yardage</a><br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/2024-stash-tracking-worksheet.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZVbjkHP0Mece8KU9MYT7-IJh6WRW7ptn1ZIWNR8FefX2_Sw9-IpX_7Ro2HdE5iCWZLKmYPoJ-_ELPmdQTvmFY3W_8mJ5N6xDKIcZh55XUv2QLPfozPmRGp75BIOvBpFi9x994uHvGeVq4YQKi82iWZH_56-wtuDbV1ippAybJ8kz2s2liCm1BsaqcqCb/s1600/sewing-machine.JPG"/></a><br>
Late last year, <a href="https://thelifeofmegananne.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Megan Wenger</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmegananne/" target="_blank">@lifeofmegananne</a> on IG) reached out about a new zero fabric challenge that she is organizing! As a part of that challenge she expanded on my stash tracking worksheet and gave it a lovely refresh. She added an extra sheet with some of the yardage calculators from my tracking post, plus columns for tracking destash sale amounts or finished product sale amounts. And best of all, she's graciously sharing it with you! Find the new worksheet here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JxB_v-Cdx1rnednEzwg7iGJZqtkM4rdM/edit#gid=196391179" target="_blank">2024 Net Fabric Zero Challenge Tracker</a><br>
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If you're interested in joining Megan's challenge be sure to follow along on her <a href="https://thelifeofmegananne.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lifeofmegananne/" target="_blank">instagram</a>! I'm excited that she is turning this into a community event! Here is her intro post about the challenge: <a href="https://thelifeofmegananne.blogspot.com/2024/01/net-zero-fabric-january-look-ahead.html" target="_blank">{Net Zero Fabric} January look ahead</a>.<br>
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<b>Happy Tracking!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-89898936920200791582024-01-17T05:30:00.002-05:002024-02-07T08:55:48.450-05:002024 Crafty Goals<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/2024-crafty-goals.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitAliyNhGNVnXJ-_0tduzDqNe-uaxUx7xp_Sope-XdGvcSMRIsn-sQ4QOqY1sjXRkPPWoA2MnKLHQlWCg3f_qEzOB3o3eF1fhN4PWALAUxGNZGz8ZKXL67u8WifRofQeENX4Rug-dhlFKHVfaH3kGAcmyO39VNRDrTfn0PmoGR-zZ0CJwLpAjc2WEdKofo/s1600/sheets.JPG"/></a><br>
It's a few weeks into the new year, and I think I've finally nailed down some <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/search/label/Crafty%20Goals">crafty goals</a> for 2024. To be honest, it has been difficult to get this post written. It took about a week into the year before I even felt like I could make any goals. Being the primary caretaker for our daughter has meant that my time to dedicate to creative work is extremely limited. Making super specific or challenging goals doesn't feel particularly motivating to me at the moment. And so I kind of fell into the "why bother" line of thinking for a few days. But, I realized that just because I don't feel like I can make the kinds of goals I usually do, doesn't mean I can't make any goals.<br>
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This year my goals list is pretty short, and I'm keeping it simple. I don't want these goals to add any stress to my life! I want there to be more wiggle room than I've given myself previously. This year is not about production, it's about nurturing my creativity. I realize I don't have to make goals at all, but I find comfort in a little structure. I think it would feel weird for me to have no goals at all. So without further ado, here are my goals for this year:<br>
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<b>2024 Crafty Goals</b><br>
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- My #1 goal: When I do have time to make, spend most of that time playing. Work on whatever will make me the happiest in that moment.<br>
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- Try to use up more yardage than I bring in for both fabric and yarn. I'll <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2017/01/how-to-track-your-fabric-and-yarn.html">track my yardage</a> each month to help me stay on target. I'm less worried about this goal, I feel confident that my buying habits are in check after many years of tracking.<br>
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- Finish up 1 or 2 long-term projects in progress.<br>
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- Sew something with my vintage sheet stash.<br>
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- Finish my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/jenibaker/emmas-ice-flower-mittens" target="_blank">colorwork mittens</a> (I'm so close already, this should be a quick win!).<br>
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- Restart my art practice. This one is already in progress, I'm taking <a href="https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/developing-your-visual-vocabulary-1">this class</a> at the moment and feeling so inspired.<br>
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- Crochet more amigirumi.<br>
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That's it! Low-key and (hopefully) managable. A few specific goals, but most are pretty open ended, which I think will be good for me. Have you made any crafty goals for 2024? If you're looking for some advice for making crafty goals, I wrote a post about my general approach to crafty goals a few years ago, you can find it here: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2016/12/making-and-keeping-crafty-goals.html">Tips for Making and Keeping Crafty Goals</a>.<br>
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<b>Happy Making!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-45559513228128610352024-01-13T05:56:00.002-05:002024-01-13T05:59:09.838-05:002023 in Review<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/04/what-im-currently-working-on.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm5s5sXpNP0Iylp0cl9pzQUcksHOffMlgF5P0C4l9uJsmiVgJK9lJbFdUTAdNFrIpWsBgqYs3-MaMxCGyQKDpnJvmBdJxu3NxoV6FyEbda6N4NSsoTb9HForN8mvT0cHqAxJ7i0cYDPSlDbELFIgoyBPpBZdRaFkt_ic6m4MIQsKBZZG15tl96hI9sZg/s1600/square-stack.JPG"/></a><br>Happy New Year! It's time to for my annual wrap up of the creative year. This is the 15th (!!) year I've posted a creative review, see previous years <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/search/label/Yearly%20Review">here</a>.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/2023-in-review.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikMp-BpShmz19kFqMsAMkoVPUF-ymETcB2UaveRG__McWX16W2XrwD66Ab6_0AK61PEWSuYJsMQ-MSZpnlpFcOhrs5yriwtNvDtnvyxypfXmjSlZbCtv7hnYaaOylLn9QjvfeSlNxDTQ4OCkUCrSBrXqJWXgcbXks8PyFFWCphJwec4JVj_rkjYW39hHep/s1600/stash.JPG"/></a><br>
For the first time in 8 years, I do not have stash numbers to share! I fell off my <a href="http://www.incolororder.com/2017/01/how-to-track-your-fabric-and-yarn.html">stash tracking</a> pretty early in the year, and never had a chance to catch back up. I hope that at some point I can go back and at least get some rough numbers, but I can't spare the time right now. It is what it is and I'm trying not to stress too much about it! I did buy some fabric this year, but I feel confident that I still used up more than I brought in. I hope to just start this year of tracking fresh and try not get behind.<br>
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For yarn on the other hand, I definitely bought more yarn than I used. I hadn't bought any yarn in four years (whoa!), and it's much harder for me to use it up compared to fabric.<br>
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Some of my favorite finishes of the year I actually still haven't shared here yet, so I'm going to share a list of finished projects instead! This is actually more typical of my yearly review posts in the past. In 2023, I made...<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/10/large-keep-turning-quilt.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUHRo73wBhyphenhyphens70rW5hDvg7Mq3OZiTJALtVZBb8qNH-Mi8aYHNIdmGUqtvqlITA47EQVFr8ueqDFwgJPRkJ0Y63OP-TzlRSwMlQeBGeWc-y43hpPnqiMJWKJvcsfjenQaBl9WRly4yCPNEw-bpha9UA6-Q0YUmhS6TyukDjUoWLVD-u0R3EBsymETM3-8F/s1600/flat.jpg"/></a><br>
3 Throw quilts (<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/10/large-keep-turning-quilt.html">Large Keep Turning Quilt</a>), 3 baby quilts, 1 mini quilt and 1 table topper<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/2023-in-review.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ZNouxl8Dk5Pm_xInXYvDayGc7CqJV-iA2KTU8bi0dR0wnZFvS1FyEPvACaDLi4V355CoYI2id9wqbZBJHr2TJzen11FN55R0b64cLtGh9Jtsr9xQZlGvMupAS43uCrF6DWRxQ7LEi5e3J5MJIlbn2fn08irIOGuK8gQcfzos2pvEFTZxHq0LzfL4w62Q/s1600/ldb.JPG"/></a>
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bags</a>: 28 Tiny bags, 2 Snack bags, 7 Everything bags, 4 Project bags, 2 Artist bags, 2 Wine bags, and 2 Laundry bags.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/05/patchwork-workshop-tote.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhddiOXEQdkgbz66clLNa1MEoPhEQsZD6nhlA7ayJC9xw7iUadJTeeaYdXD3OEGE93tZmCM7UF4YamUepYcqvlZkgjKAoGe2C1eTNy7w7qghfxjoCjMHemMYWTj0cWO-Cpxo_Z4WKlHBgtIPC6AmA90e4_O5ExyNeQoEHWlpYmsOf2VHCXNKmmwIsV0bA/s1600/side-1.JPG"/></a><br>
2 Tote bags (<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/05/patchwork-workshop-tote.html">Patchwork Workshop Tote</a>) and 3 scrappy zipper pouches<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/2023-in-review.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6tmCPEpujnSDq0uzztXBBUzdjDoUdOE85Nzm7w_yH5F9lgHYjOuc1BPx3foUYJ8pFlf2qYuU76h7mUPnhLwGVl_xer4vcVpdgzo2PPyBgu2QXZAHT26j1FF0DIyBd2XhLOlpp_nCFAuGgRTW8O6sjq1VVZtJhJjxuIVAKOrwY609-fabiD2S9ZGAMPBaW/s1600/stockings.JPG"/></a><br>
3 Christmas stockings (<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2018/11/handmade-christmas-stockings-template.html">tutorial</a>)<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/02/what-im-working-on-right-now.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2RpSl3xhnArCUPtEHM_hflxaI3mmsUWv_GjN3JmYQ16HuFpxTGIlbVuhOhj5R4BstPh5UXHFoPPg8l2s5zkxq6n4zx-SYxXR6GotO_d9lxkn-LVEjo0qt8ua-Qe3f6nQZS9WXZug2sJs3fLQ30henBNFArKHp8k0r4qqiQp2LVF3eVVrBKCUYDG526w/s1600/pincushions.JPG"/></a><br>
2 Pincushions<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/10/october-favorites.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDpEMNmmiUnbRvcFrvH81sU-GDRSFGy55p5_SH1KvmmPiyzR5m3ML2WTWYGXRIYBDJkiIZDe4IMatGHLdGiuK6dvawHOxW65xiY7spPn8cEmvCn_YfuxlUq93WlWsfRIkZdZixBsMrIIAltKD8LFnrnQPWkPBVBCZQW7J_6XeTu0uQ-Zz6wH8yjJpJBQ_9/s1600/kitties.JPG"/></a><br>
3 Ghost kitty softies (<a href="https://www.annwoodhandmade.com/ghost-kitties-a-new-tutorial-and-notes-from-the-forest/" target="_blank">Ghost Kitties Tutorial by Ann Wood Handmade</a>)<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/05/diy-felt-grow-bags.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjibPe37d7lt8Ntq89Rq5H6qqA9qsxPJsTJBFRd31a1qIZT3mJlx0t2snIL6PFSkNNiZGFZSVib_ymtRvPtJiWb8YFPALo6_Yt0KZ2uxw5YFksQ9w5bp7UbhnZmt-sEDw81BGUu8vrv6vmra_epuXx0rk3vhgXrJ5fGf0CKR2KDQbFjZDDy_cn8W4LwCQ/s1600/diy-felt-grow-bag.jpg"/></a><br>
2 Felt grow bags (<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/05/diy-felt-grow-bags.html">tutorial</a>)<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/04/what-im-currently-working-on.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBltMj1pfB-BVdv9fRdcjfFWK4-7LAnXo8BovHO0I4WjlGoJlS4f6dR0Rkz5c0rpk9Wm60D3bzRlFm1EaAyF_-5W6fLcqAkZ0Lske3JyqYzJbbyN1Ur-uw-E93agx5-8XLHUzsm29-A0ZY2pIbU8oHzdW9Jg7luidJrAwennHvZ5ihVYswUIg41egNgw/s1600/out-about-dress.JPG"/></a><br>
2 Vintage sheet dresses, 1 knit dress (<a href="https://www.girlcharlee.com/sew-caroline-out-and-about-dress-sewing-pattern-p-11491.html" target="_blank">Out and About Dress Pattern by Sew Caroline</a>)<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/10/diy-high-contrast-fabric-baby-book.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjdVBgQwudXxl5Vh3bMPpTSa-PA9deKktPvWpEavKA74apjiUQGTYBR8y7uq5optisDiZEH2cRPcdSRYSYfEbBgCfivqn3iC3x1IZfnZE5X7HvL0BAO5PJaBYQZ9xAMHvPXvKruYmsi3180wbwuEH1fXDGYDnBe3-EsfrxSAjKP5KIsRviDjAHa0h8qvh/s1600/books-2.JPG"/></a><br>
3 Fabric baby books, 2 pairs baby leggings, 2 knit baby hats, 1 car seat cover, 4 changing pad covers, 1 travel changing pad, 2 nursing pillow covers, 5 tag toys, and 2 crinkle strips. (See <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html">this post</a> for baby sewing.)<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/2023-in-review.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHFXTDvvTKiBmiigBXL7ssZcNPGJ8V3WbOVf7klQnHgSOyaaLk58d96z9M5uGyUXLAQvS17I_c02GQS6GDd504WR54wBLTsbT8E0lUiLV85sd-jCS35rSx-XhkDBfyz_rvnrp9_eoR8-CEwTSW3-7PnAC_DUZKKw-VHtAFxWx4XBTthrLvKf_CkNAkRF3A/s1600/garter-hat.jpg"/></a>
Knitting + crochet: 2 Baby hats (<a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2022/12/05/garter-ear-flap-hat-in-plenty/" target="_blank">Garter Ear Flap Hat by Purl Soho</a>), and 5 <a href="https://thewoobles.com/" target="_blank">Woobles</a> amigurumi softies<br>
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I shared 8 informational or tutorial posts in 2023:<br>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/02/simple-two-color-baby-quilt-tutorial.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="899" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRqKLqLDjXxQtNCuz_YNRob4AQHnLyvlguJRj0QjnK8FEBGHBOyCE3-EniL7JvF4r1ZTK6BxCT3U31WDWFweEYwOsK50_oLHezgApoWX9uTZZFXXs_jQ_b8LBvClMe0nTaECJtC5Qw5pj5xZkAOZrYEMDGAjm8iXxvnY3u5QMO-rThR9TsAhpMUlgUZA/s1600/flat.jpg"/></a><br>
- <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/03/simple-two-color-baby-quilt-tutorial.html">Simple Two-Color Baby Quilt Tutorial</a><br>
- <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/05/diy-felt-grow-bags.html">DIY Felt Grow Bags (with Video Tutorial)</a><br>
- <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/10/diy-high-contrast-fabric-baby-book.html">High Contrast Fabric Baby Book Sewing Tutorial</a><br>
- <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/extra-easy-puppy-chow-recipe.html">Easy Puppy Chow Recipe</a><br>
- <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/gingerbread-house-lined-drawstring-bag.html">Gingerbread House Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a><br>
- <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/peppermint-stripe-lined-drawstring-bag.html">Peppermint Stripe Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a><br>
- <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/12/exposed-gusset-lined-drawstring-bag.html">Exposed Gusset Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a><br>
- <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/12/all-about-cotton-twill-tape-and-how-to.html">All About Cotton Twill Tape and How to Use it for Drawstring Bags</a><br>
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Now a quick look back at my <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/01/2023-crafty-goals.html">2023 Crafty Goals</a>. I didn't do great in this department, but I was pregnant/had a baby this year, so at least I have a good excuse!<br>
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<b>Sewing & Quilting Goals:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/2023-in-review.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKq5Gr0r79sH2oOmJl9gWzPHXWsMrTzrHN-cuRQ61sWIA6ScqEDp-M058ClYB6i5jgsQo-A1yhsogGIFN0ehIa9V6Uv0xNKUamRP_-_gWitgzN2OKW7hl8ocqG9fIlss47A6QG-nI-pGaSGkY1TnmrRnbMIT3Aqmrz_Ol-IkjYWX_rArU6Gx57NuKhm5Nb/s1600/dwr.JPG"/></a><br>
<b>Use up more yardage than I bring in. I'll track my yardage to help me stay on target.</b><br />
I believe I still brought in less than I used. I got behind on tracking yardage and never found the time to catch up.<br>
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<b>Finish last quilt top from my HST book.</b><br />
So close, I got it basted!<br>
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<b>Finish my double wedding ring quilt.</b><br />
I finished the arcs, but ran out of steam after that. This was a really overly ambitious goal, considering.<br>
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<b>Work on my scrappy spiderweb quilt or liberty churn dash quilt each month.</b><br />
This did not happen at all.<br>
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<b>Start another vintage sheet quilt.</b><br />
No, but I did plan my next one!<br>
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<b>Make 1 small project (pincushions, zipper pouches, softies, etc.) per month.</b><br />
I think I came close on this one. I did sew every month, not sure I always finished something.<br>
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<b>Knitting/Crochet Goals:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/2023-in-review.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvtMy4AYXTeHkflPvIzP6ZoiYr_-kydQ47P5CKwQxzEev1NScjAXyCvoD4UmMdVprktKVIj6C8X6D3EdDVQ1F3aCuqAG_9phUYP1HI2ZwWcDXk7KwWOpS9_ba6mS6eQXkdMiJyCAwXdqgsI_ZdHjOyKJrUZdzYc4eZnEdOmUEClTwgKG2I8sdr6AIT2ZkI/s1600/crochet.JPG"/></a><br>
<b>Use up more yardage than I bring in. I'll track my yardage to help me stay on target.</b><br />
I fell off tracking just like with fabric. But in this case I know I bought more yarn than I used, for the first time in a long time!<br>
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<b>Knit a little every month.</b><br />
Defintely did not do this.<br>
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<b>Crochet a softie.</b><br />
YES! Finally, after so many years of wanting to, I learned to crochet Amigurumi. I am so happy about this.<br>
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<b>Finish current mitten project.</b><br />
No, but I'm working on it right now!<br>
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<b>Finish/frog a shawl project.</b><br />
Neither.<br>
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<b>Finish at least one pair of machine knit socks.</b><br />
Nope.<br />
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/03/friday-favorites-52.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvv3FNu26TiYCDSp4IMNAW7R3Id_Z4Ij9PMkUEvEDoXYz6OrCoaf67BeJPCr0J5ck0N8FCWxCxFhvl3_v82Uva36Hv8_2hLkOmj5P6Ow3PmtlpKL3zN4GwVDLRF9r8n7dg5mCzw8ppVz7USVTPhndqZ07bcodt63-h3RNt56cv601HZXCr0MhsLfv0TA/s1600/strawflowers.JPG"/></a><br>
And that's it! I'll be back soon to share my 2023 garden wrap up post plus my 2024 crafty goals!<br>
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<b>Have Great Day!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-17500216366991969602024-01-09T06:05:00.001-05:002024-01-09T06:05:36.645-05:00Lined Drawstring Bags I Made During the 2023 Sew Along<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/all-lined-drawstring-bags-i-made-during.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxG6RUHby6A66IAAEY9j-1o3ZNFV2lUWAB5sPi9gQPLOgR5j4yXH9DoTR-e_KrRxJiZO2OyKe9RF18yDr0mGJssJEUILkYdl8lCARmcwhudvEyiZeKv7ueUQBvXSksdFdph53qksQxOPco2p0Oah36Wq8DFHM1NA5jT8eERZq5Quspt_Xw9E2QKNb66M35/s1600/small-group.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy New Year! Before I post my yearly review or my goals for the new year, I wanted to make sure and properly wrap up the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/2023-lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">2023 Lined Drawstring Bag Sew Along</a>. Every year I intend to do this immediately after the sew along ends in December, but I've usually run out of steam and shift right away to getting ready for our holiday festivities. This past year was no exception!<br>
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First and foremost, thank you to everyone who participated in the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/p/lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">sew along</a> this season! It was the fourth year and I'm always blown away by all the beautiful bags everyone makes. It is a treat to watch them pop up on Instagram and know that not only are you all taking eco-friendly steps to reduce your waste, but you're also making my pattern a part of your holiday. It's really special. <br>
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I'm already thinking about ideas for next year's event! If you have any requests, please be sure to let me know. I've saved as many of your posts as I could in my highlights on my Instagram profile, which you can find <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenib320/" target="_blank">here</a>. The highlights are called "Your Makes".<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/all-lined-drawstring-bags-i-made-during.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3dSk3NcIuKHfhANjHFemhu2X94lnpDKVYkfYfrj8XjYvMo7W56cmoO8a4XUg0twesgFpOBLVh5sb2_-S9luI66yvGYNvVyCRXFHgx1UZqEFeUoimohz8FXUGsCtIibq_e1X08ghOzeX0J7KPixE0XfFC9lpKU78KAOkAiFkJQBtlHXT7cA2Con2IWRlIN/s1600/large-group.JPG"/></a><br>
All of the bags in this post were made using my tutorials or pattern:<br>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a> (Everything size)<br>
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern</a> (Tiny, Snack, Everything, Project, Artist, and Laundry sizes)<br />
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-expansion-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Expansion Pattern</a> (All the variations)<br />
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2020/12/wine-bottle-drawstring-gift-bag-tutorial.html">Wine Bottle Drawstring Gift Bag Tutorial</a><br>
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And now onto the bag parade! This also ends up being a bit of a recap of all four tutorial posts that I shared during the sew along, since I made bags for each post. Let's start with those and then move on to the just-for-fun bags that I made.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/gingerbread-house-lined-drawstring-bag.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLdt2I25Nqq4jdZHN-Aiumw-AhFgSjIqSI_K1xT0rYrXFF4SMlBZBTEUkCTcHXjKItzN_vGXz1pmJ1qRtul2XKCtWz0R-1lZbQq5oPByn98atuvd_ycKk-PRro55p7Lp9M0bdY7w1hp8jDAyFAe6iQdoqLTUH7OgDjc23qcXccy0Rhv1NNUIiz3zE71rki/s1600/vert.JPG"/></a><br>
I made an Everything size bag (free tutorial size) to showcase the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/gingerbread-house-lined-drawstring-bag.html">Gingerbread House Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a>. I love how this one turned out! Designing paper-piecing patterns is not something I do a lot of, so it was fun to stretch myself a bit.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/peppermint-stripe-lined-drawstring-bag.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLk4rrvdpjJ5U4ZhqykrOxoR1hKO5Vp1YD-WFONkr_VGcXMDsQEBKz0SqEj448qGJS0ax38aGDUlzsvQkZQSae-p6chkpjAh0bYJM9gOPGWoD48W7PvWGT4phagyKpqy1F6RTPfBczlrG0O1vG3dIOoZszdrBck2HcLJ62K5Ap61-SXBUv5QW3kZcbkQmW/s1600/VERT.JPG"/></a><br>The bag I made for the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/peppermint-stripe-lined-drawstring-bag.html">Peppermint Stripe Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a> is also an Everything size bag. I made this bag when I was in the middle of sorting and reorganizing my scraps. I think I've been more inspired by my scrap collection than anything else these last few months!<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/12/exposed-gusset-lined-drawstring-bag.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ByPUeBuwszajgFvA5TwC7kpWOqFedyjjLLWnqRbAgdhbzFBIx2ebSUJV3VU-h-eaeHTEBfmVwwmk-wjyAZhkDME1W1cb-76X-nyu91fIGLOWYPHlNOJRnO1kjjTtHhyphenhyphenEDxdGB0e5BfN1Tj6lVULS_MqqmnJoHNY-egRphOX2M2nC5BygX4egY7C_8yXN/s1600/full-view.JPG"/></a><br>For the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/12/exposed-gusset-lined-drawstring-bag.html">Exposed Gusset Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a>, I made another Everything size bag! For this one I dug really deep into my stash. I think that blue print was in my destash pile for a while, but I'm glad I kept it around. Went for primary colors on this bag, just because!<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/all-lined-drawstring-bags-i-made-during.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6VnqzFAAKIHONKQI3eCfr1qbU0PtuplxlRAwu3-vl9C8SuOqonVlQE5hGG2Kfv9pJhQ4yBN4XCA1OqX4urCQlYlg2IuBccQZa5hcTC7F9K8TQ9u74gosxYhrOmKNGEyiVn5LrxWbEZpQVUmxypPfKgAKGbi_GqY2-eR0LxV2Z7EDzYO03WFULQ1RIvJaU/s1600/hope-valley.JPG"/></a>I used one of my favorite prints from <a href="https://tidd.ly/3TS8ThO" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hope Valley by Denyse Schmidt</a>* for this Everything size bag. I made this one for the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/12/all-about-cotton-twill-tape-and-how-to.html">All About Cotton Twill Tape and How to Use it for Drawstring Bags</a> post. See the little twill tape decorative tag! :)<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/12/all-about-cotton-twill-tape-and-how-to.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRVHjdpXENQI3dje42snLUtYMulfWu1yAwkMinP-mKZopCir8xOUHKsTqH7i6z4hCGwk4ubSp84ouZFu1ARz_mgf94Kuh05LiclA886xJsPO4LU9toqabQTBhP95ISKS_WYRoE3S5TuNZHC6Zb3iASV7gPDFHD5TnWT5YMjDXsGL7H7mVgLKNeZSF8PY-j/s1600/blue-bag.JPG"/></a><br>One more bag that I made specifically for the posts was this Project size bag for the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/12/all-about-cotton-twill-tape-and-how-to.html">All About Cotton Twill Tape and How to Use it for Drawstring Bags</a>. Making the little twill tape end covers was a bit fussy, but so cute! I bought this fabric from <a href="https://tidd.ly/48MSlM6" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Tiny Treaters by Jill Howarth</a>* on a whim, maybe last year? I don't remember, but I love it! So whimsical.<br>
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Okay, let's take a look at the bags I made specifically to use with my family and add to my stash of bags that we use every year:<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/all-lined-drawstring-bags-i-made-during.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc59CPQjJiVDEDRSh_sWmLqOX5NJHbneztxlJQcgE-SGVuDkmo5gdd_dF2pdwluDmiHvGjK7XM4mNXz2em0oT-OBP0QqoTQdU5mXn05OKOuZ1IlA-CHUwn34Rb8rPY752S8_6Gvls59MZ22oxkCv4bh82u-HmjgyLf79aWpQFncpo_o1Xe6z49A2Nd8DEX/s1600/tiny-scrap.JPG"/></a>I made three Tiny size bags using this long scrap of fabric from <a href="https://tidd.ly/494wnon" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Love at Frost Sight by August Wren</a>*. When I ordered holiday fabric from <a href="https://www.stashfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Stash Fabrics</a> a few years ago, a strip of this print was tied up around my order and I've been just waiting to turn it into a bag. When I finally cut into it, I realized I could get three bags out of it, so I did! The other parts are also from the scrap bin, so that felt good.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/all-lined-drawstring-bags-i-made-during.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisePflsZohtG2sCij6Bmmi4Soq6NZs_QMgz7VkVNg_wAEsr_vnLLUbYlpHEYISi_DUbQmuVC0JS7snYzaFLXkzDUiTo4kkG4TsItpZMa1u5aOTpfvdS-UrZ7c-wezxXar9T33mOWPkREv37CGWg0GPH6CHzKP2MvK4XxFp8J2r7ZW9svHquye5lCi7iija/s1600/snack-cookies.JPG"/></a>I think the Snack size is the size I make the least, so I'm trying to make more of that size lately. I went with the bottom accent variation in the expansion pattern for this bag. The main fabric is from <a href="https://tidd.ly/3RU97T3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Christmas in the City by AGF Studio</a>*. Would be a cute bag to gift a sweet treat in!<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/all-lined-drawstring-bags-i-made-during.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdRqZknT_WaRgivWBgzhmd1aaQsGdAtM2fyPdfz7wBxPLlzdzO8qCW4oU2Fzw3q0EfCxPEhqSRcQxnHTZ9_ShY6Qho3iHjCEGQNxw4vdTQ6k94vfkMiuaAKqVexGr17PZxd3TfIcC-jp9s8zLIbAYNQB6uTOY0CwFjaavnDzNCoAN5jfB50NSdgmTd2lvw/s1600/everything-sweaters.JPG"/></a>I wanted to make a bag that would be holiday-ish that would double as a little knitting project bag, so I used this sweater print from <a href="https://tidd.ly/3Hcevfb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jolly Darlings by Ruby Star Society</a>*. This is an Everything size bag. I don't have a lot of opportunity to use this hot pink paracord, so I added it here for some extra fun!!<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/all-lined-drawstring-bags-i-made-during.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7puVoDsFnUVSFLvn-La94Lp4xJoVf14uIJMRk42U5ajLTCmmZdXdsr6xyMAt8bwH8dkdd9fkBKzDYU1hsqCwwtzkBvSYESUWaR50EZ83tefMDvoseFdIxqQcddL_xgUUcLZPMx0k8ZtTBFCioD2AJfo9o5UR_AyrE4Iy5W1ZFjAC3fcppxiuDlDcrHWSs/s1600/wine-bags.JPG"/></a>These two bags were last minute additions to the line-up because we had some bottled gifts to give. For both I used my <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2020/12/wine-bottle-drawstring-gift-bag-tutorial.html">Wine Bottle Drawstring Gift Bag Tutorial</a>. The main fabrics that I used were from <a href="https://tidd.ly/48KWlwR" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Peppermint by Dana Willard</a>* and <a href="https://tidd.ly/3HdRkBk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cozy Christmas by Lori Holt</a>*. For the accents and linings I went in a slightly less Christmas-y direction to mix it up a bit!<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/all-lined-drawstring-bags-i-made-during.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU6pxjoosWNbUSQvL5OmT-Vz0RlBdSh14H41wT7kEnBaIyw8Uv-031XTdUa4vkqgBGuXAhKakot-VCnacUs3WPO81eZVj5ihhnbMjTMd1PGXPve6SWefK0Qeaix1TDi0fF6w_wlpa6Jb93-fi1m7Y1XMDb2AAUOlDtWYfhh_0an0u8rUDhmMinJ2UMh-Wx/s1600/project-ornaments.JPG"/></a>I was really excited to finally make something using this print from <a href="https://tidd.ly/3RU97T3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Christmas in the City by AGF Studio</a>*. I love the colors and of course I love vintage ornaments. This is a Project size bag made using the peek-a-boo lining variation from the expansion pattern.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/all-lined-drawstring-bags-i-made-during.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPOHuiS4PJDbZ4mm78SGtZwuB6GMecdBM8qcs8NnJuczeKiLu6z54amqojkfKBhrVafVE3BLRS-LeUD7u-zrisijwUiZCf_ZC_RTvtU78sUF9v-83UkWxDLNnXqS0sUS-4EDSdNipHgUsQrOOjQYJzHXBWscQ6HfqTMaa1w2lVSCh0bkLR9Z-j0BRy0s9/s1600/artist-trees.JPG"/></a>My Mom collects these ceramic light up Christmas trees, so when I saw this fabric from <a href="https://tidd.ly/48D1HdG" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Merry Kitschmas by Louise Pretzel</a>*, I immediately thought of her. I went with the Easy Going variation in the expansion pattern for this Artist size bag. I tried to really mix up my twill choices with these bags, and I use the <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/cotton-twill-tape">yellow measuring tape twill</a> the least. Managed to make three bags with it!<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/all-lined-drawstring-bags-i-made-during.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSaBRhuHPgODGnEaibiPO70dxE1UsVNCOxKQbwsu1DOxmmdioyCBL3vg5VAJ3Sr_icCBS27MEKDwDYQlyohAv-Xswt637KuKGSPIZ7y9DEYB8OmXzgZPqAQgZY2e0XJ3y6cWzgOKKDibmHLqyShyphenhyphensnsrWJrP9B04FZOZkSI9EzfEXSKzk4qP2dW3K51CLy/s1600/laundry-floral.JPG"/></a>Finally, one of two laundry size bags that I made this year. This print was an in person impulse buy from <a href="https://tidd.ly/3NVxLRV" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Holiday Classics by Rifle Paper Co</a>*, and for some reason I bought a whole yard! Very unlike me. That's okay, it still made a cute bag.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2024/01/all-lined-drawstring-bags-i-made-during.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn_CmY7kPfYY9DLRRrNoGW9Pf4dzfo4vWJxjlBq-YoG31F7T1bSvdqQ2TTs1g_Wzr0ndu2UymkxC8fdbCexzjZw0hvpknbuystLFlqT0rawUkAWWrJe0fe2pKPQOFKHcRtXZUD4bh7diLHP2sPDUN5KThHaxDaCP-pFT7WfeOlNnxvthvzzuI59W6ULg_1/s1600/laundry-stamps.JPG"/></a>Now this bag I love! I love stamps so much, and when I saw this holiday stamp fabric from <a href="https://tidd.ly/3O08cPB" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Holiday Classics II by Rifle Paper Co</a>*, I immediately bought it. Zero regrets!! This one is also a Laundry size bag.<br>
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I hope you enjoyed this little bag parade! I will be back soon to share some year end/new year posts.<br>
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<b>Happy Sewing!</b><br>
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<i>*Note: Any links marked with an asterisk in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click through and buy something, I make a small commission, at no extra cost to you.</i>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-67632541729307398612023-12-13T05:30:00.003-05:002024-01-09T05:56:37.926-05:00All About Cotton Twill Tape and How to Use it for Drawstring Bags<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/12/all-about-cotton-twill-tape-and-how-to.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCeWiOvVdhWf2osVguMFbSSl1ULGRMa0X4PqJymQIGvc1cfGtg_-mGQFp3duXHUy5DTd0_cFf2ex1aj4EIbGG3bpUC1XJcrQlLm-1FhS3rextwlHAfIMIwl6TDU1gu6dN383vLcVwTrvkGWZHOio6Omsk9iV-9-qjoLe115yTQ9FjK9FzAYJRsi3Vx8_Q/s1600/ruler-twill.jpg"/></a>
<br>Welcome to the fourth week of the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/2023-lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">Lined Drawstring Bag Sew Along</a>! Today I'm sharing all about twill tape and how to use it for drawstring bags!<br>
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I'll be updating the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/p/lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">Sew Along Page</a> each week with all the posts so that you can easily catch up or reference these posts after the sew along ends!<br />
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I hope you'll sew along with us! Sew from the tutorial or the patterns:<br>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a><br>
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-expansion-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Expansion Pattern</a><br />
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Before we dive into today's post, let's quickly chat about our to-do for week 4 of the sew along!<br>
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This week's focus is on final touches! Tackle those drawstring casings, make fabric ties or prep twill/paracord ties. Pull ties through the bags and finish them off with a simple knot or some fun beads! A few posts you might find helpful when tackling this:<br>
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- Marking the drawstring casings can be time consuming, especially if you're making a lot of bags. I have a video tutorial for an alternative marking technique that is my go-to method. Find it here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZqrNVnRKZI">Alternative Method for Marking the Drawstring Casing</a><br>
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- If you're like me and you don't have a free-arm on your sewing machine, I have a video tutorial for how to sew the drawstring casings. Find it here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V124Kmy1F_0">How to Sew a Drawstring Casing Without a Free-Arm Sewing Machine</a><br>
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- Using beads and want to take them to the next level? I have a tutorial all about how to customize unfinished wooden beads. Find it here: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2021/11/how-to-customize-wooden-beads-with.html">How to Customize Wooden Beads with Paint, Stain, and Dye</a><br>
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- You've made your bags and now you're ready to gift them. How about use some reusable gift tags too! I share five different ideas for tagging your bags in this post: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2021/12/reusable-gift-tag-ideas-for-drawstring.html">Reusable Gift Tag Ideas for Drawstring Bags</a><br>
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- Working with Paracord can be intimidating if you've never used it before, I've got a post that breaks down the basics for you: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2022/12/tips-for-working-with-paracord.html">Tips for Working with Paracord</a><br>
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<b>What is Twill Tape?</b>
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Twill tape is a woven fabric tape (ribbon), usually woven in a herringbone design. It's often made from cotton, linen, polyester or wool. It has many uses in sewing, including reinforcing or finishing seams, making casings, binding, and as ties or drawstrings!<br>
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Not only does Twill tape come in different substrates, it can be different widths, colors, and have designs printed on them.<br>
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<b>Where to Buy Twill Tape</b><br>
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Cotton twill tape is widely available online and can be found in some stores as well. Here are a few places to look:<br>
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- I sell a small selection of twill tapes in <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/cotton-twill-tape">my online shop</a>.<br>
- Your local independent fabric/quilt shop.<br>
- <a href="https://tidd.ly/3Ra3XBT" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Etsy</a>* is a great place to find a wide variety of twill tape. <br>
- Big box craft stores like Joann Fabrics usually sells it by the yard.<br>
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<b>Four Ways to Finish Twill Tape Ends</b><br>
When using twill tape for drawstring bag ties, you'll want to finish the cut ends. There are many different ways you can do this, I'm going to share four here, in order of ease/effort:<br>
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1. Fray Check (or Clear Nail Polish)<br>
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Use a small amount of fray check or clear nail polish on each cut end to keep from unraveling.<br>
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2. Washi/Masking Tape<br>
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Cut a small piece of washi tape that's at least twice the width of the twill tape (so 1"+ if you're using 1/2" twill). Place the tape on one of the cut ends, so that it extends past the twill. Wrap the tape around the twill and press well with your finger. Trim the end with scissors to tidy.<br>
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3. Fold Over and Stitch<br>
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This is what I do 90% off the time. On each end, fold the twill under by about 3/8", then fold it under 3/8" again, trapping the raw edge inside. Topstitch to secure in place.<br>
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4. Fabric Square Tie<br>
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Cut (2) 1.25"x2.5" rectangles. Press each long edge in 1/4". Press each short edge in 1/4". Fold in half so the two short ends meet, press. After threading the ties through the casing on the bag, sandwich the two tie ends on one side between one of the fabric piece. Secure with pins, topstitch around all four sides. Repeat with the ties on the other side of the bag.<br>
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<b>Threading the Drawstrings</b><br>
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My favorite way to thread the drawstring ties (twill or not) is to use a big 2" safety pin. If I'm folding over and stitching the ends to finish, I do this first before threading. For all the other finishing methods, I thread the drawstrings into the bag before finishing to get the neatest result. <br>
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I now have small packs of 2" safety pins in <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/safety-pins-for-drawstring-bags">my online shop</a>! I know not everyone wants to buy a big pack these large pins. This way you can have just a few on hand for this task. Find them here: <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/safety-pins-for-drawstring-bags">Safety Pins for Drawstring Bags</a><br>
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<b>Using Twill Tape for a Tag</b><br>
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Make a little tag with twill tape to use on your bags! If your twill tape is really tightly woven, you may even be able to use a little stamp to customize the tag. Regardless, it's just a fun little detail. You can do this step either before any of the sewing instructions or after step 2.<br>
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Cut a piece of twill your desired length, I cut mine about 2" long. Fold in half with wrong sides together and press well. Decide where you want your tag to go. I wanted mine down near the bottom of the bag. Just make sure you're not going to interfere with the gussets. If you're measuring up from the bottom of the Exterior Main, take half the depth measurement and add around an inch. That's the closest I'd go to the bottom! Place the folded twill with the raw edge on the raw edge of the Exterior Main and baste in place. Finish the bag as usual.<br>
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<b>Using Twill Tape for Embellishment</b><br>
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A few years ago I shared a post during the sew along for <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2021/12/how-to-use-trim-or-ribbon-to-embellish.html">embellishing drawstring bags with twill or ribbon</a>! I think it's a really cute detail you can add to a bag. Use it to cover the seam between the Exterior Main and the Exterior Accent, or use it around the drawstring casing!<br>
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<b>Using Twill Tape with Beads</b><br>
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I love adding wooden beads to my bags to dress them up even more! My one piece of advice when using beads with twill tape (this applies to paracord and even fabrics ties too) is to give yourself a little extra length to accomodate the beads. I often like to tie a knot on either side of the bead, so that uses up some of the drawstring length. I'd cut the ties a couple of inches longer than the pattern calls for.<br>
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If you need help getting the twill threaded through the bead, you may find a point turner or chopstitck helpful for pushing it through. Take care of tie a large enough knot to keep the bead from falling off!<br>
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I hope you've enjoyed this informational posts! I've loved seeing your bags throughout the sew along, please share them with me on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenib320/" target="_blank">@jenib320</a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lineddrawstringbag/" target="_blank">#lineddrawstringbag</a> or via email (jenib320 @ gmail.com)!<br>
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<b>Happy Sewing!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-50917004797754744362023-12-06T05:30:00.003-05:002024-01-09T05:56:42.806-05:00Exposed Gusset Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/12/exposed-gusset-lined-drawstring-bag.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_jHVTtzvjkFtDn6drRkGuA0T93k17ax9F8bmMTD8qOhlaJSynE_9p2nha-XqrZwFwVpEO25_vDkJBbjrJMOskpvqbFXdtkKi9SOXRHZ1DsxM2aT22hdSEgqo9w5KIDIuj_OxuG1vae52u09Tbd7wx-TZ-6fBE5QTkEYMKgJAG3AyNIMYtm2bewEBlJQid/s1600/side-view.JPG"/></a><br>
Welcome to the third week of the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/2023-lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">Lined Drawstring Bag Sew Along</a>! Today I'm sharing a tutorial for an exposed gusset!<br>
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I'll be updating the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/p/lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">Sew Along Page</a> each week with all the posts so that you can easily catch up or reference these posts after the sew along ends!<br />
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I hope you'll sew along with us! Sew from the tutorial or the patterns:<br>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a><br>
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-expansion-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Expansion Pattern</a><br />
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Before we dive into the post, let's quickly chat about our to-do for week 3 of the sew along!<br>
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This week's task is sewing! Sew your bags through step 10. If you're making a lot of bags and you're short on time, I highly recommend making them assembly line style. This isn't quite as fun, but it's definitely more efficient! A few posts you might find helpful when tackling this:<br>
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- I recorded a video tutorial that covers making the bags from start to finish. It's a bit long, but it's meant to be comprehensive! Find it here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eECS5Lxi6k4">Lined Drawstring Bag Video Tutorial</a><br>
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- If you need a little extra guidance when it comes to the gussets, I have a video for that too! Find it here: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2013/11/how-to-put-gusset-on-bag-video-tutorial.html">How to Put a Gusset on a Bag Video Tutorial</a><br>
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- Check out this post that will help make your drawstring casing openings extra tidy: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2022/11/tips-for-tidy-drawstring-casing-openings.html">Tips for Tidy Drawstring Casing Openings</a><br>
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<b>Exposed Gusset Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial:</b><br>
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Let's get to today's tutorial for exposed gussets! This variation has no functional difference from the original bags, just a different look. It's a fun oppoertunity to add an extra special detail. Usually we box the exterior and interior corners seperatly, and trim off the excess fabric. Those seams end up tucked away on the wrong side of the bag. With this exposed gusset version, we box the exterior and interior corners together on the outside of the bag, and we don't trim off the extra fabric. It kind of makes the side of the bag look like a little present! You can choose to use a fun pop of color to embroider the corner in place, or do it invisibly, it's up to you!<br>
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<b>Sewing Level: Intermediate</b><br />
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<b>Exposed Gusset Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial Materials:</b><br>
- All required fabrics and notions based on either the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html">free tutorial</a> or one of the sizes from the pattern<br>
- Handsewing needle<br>
- Embroidery floss<br>
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<b>Exposed Gusset Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial Cutting:</b><br>
- Cut all pieces as usual using the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html">free tutorial</a> or <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">pattern</a>.<br>
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<b>Exposed Gusset Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial Instructions:</b><br>
<b>*Use a 1/4” seam allowance unless otherwise noted*</b><br />
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1. Follow the instructions in the the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html">free tutorial</a> or the <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">pattern</a> to construct your bag, skipping steps 6-8.<Br>
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After you've completed the body of your bag, we'll pick it back up again to create the exterior gussets. In this tutorial we're doing it at the end of the bag construction, but feel free to follow this tutorial anytime after step 10.<br>
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2. To create the exposed gussets, we're going to box the exterior and interior corners together, from the exterior (right side) of the bag. We'll only be doing these next few steps twice, instead of the usual four times. First, make sure that the interior corners are nestled neatly into the exterior corners.<br>
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3. Gently pinch the front and the back of the bag (grabbing both the interior and exterior layers), and flatten the corner (where the seams meet). Line up the bottom and side bag seams, wiggling them between your fingers to feel that they are lined up.<br>
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4. Lay your acrylic ruler across the corner, lining up the diagonal edge of your piece with the 45˚ angle line. The side seam should line up at 1.5" (as shown above). Draw a line 3" wide across the corner using a water soluble pen or pencil. (Reference the chart on page 4 of the <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">pattern</a> if you're making a size other than the Everything bag or the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html">tutorial size</a>.)<br>
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5. Sew on this line, across the corner. Backstitch when you start and stop. Repeat with the other exterior and interior corner.<br>
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6. Now we're going to secure this exposed gusset to the side of the bag. If you want this to be invisible, feel free to use a matching thread and a small invisible stitch or whipstitch. If you'd like a contrasting detail, I recommend using embroidery floss. Make a knot in your floss and start from the inside of the bag. Stitch through the gusset corner and the side of the bag several times to sure in place. Repeat on second side.<br>
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I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial! I can't wait to see your bags! Please share them with me on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenib320/" target="_blank">@jenib320</a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lineddrawstringbag/" target="_blank">#lineddrawstringbag</a> or via email (jenib320 @ gmail.com)!<br>
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<b>Happy Sewing!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-87383077953621191462023-11-29T05:30:00.002-05:002024-01-09T05:56:47.935-05:00Peppermint Stripe Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/peppermint-stripe-lined-drawstring-bag.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLk4rrvdpjJ5U4ZhqykrOxoR1hKO5Vp1YD-WFONkr_VGcXMDsQEBKz0SqEj448qGJS0ax38aGDUlzsvQkZQSae-p6chkpjAh0bYJM9gOPGWoD48W7PvWGT4phagyKpqy1F6RTPfBczlrG0O1vG3dIOoZszdrBck2HcLJ62K5Ap61-SXBUv5QW3kZcbkQmW/s1600/VERT.JPG"/></a><br>
Welcome to the second week of the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/2023-lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">Lined Drawstring Bag Sew Along</a>! Today I'm sharing a tutorial for a peppermint stripe bag!<br>
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I'll be updating the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/p/lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">Sew Along Page</a> each week with all the posts so that you can easily catch up or reference these posts after the sew along ends!<br />
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I hope you'll sew along with us! Sew from the tutorial or the patterns:<br>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a><br>
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-expansion-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Expansion Pattern</a><br />
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Before we dive into today's post, let's quickly chat about our to-do for week 2 of the sew along!<br>
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This week's task is cutting! Finalize those fabric choices and cut out all the pieces for your bags. A few posts you might find helpful when tackling this:<br>
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- If you missed last year's post about make templates, be sure to check that out! They're great if you don't want to rotary cut, or just want to speed up your cutting process. Find it here: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2022/11/making-templates-for-lined-drawstring.html">Making Templates for the Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern</a><br>
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- You may be interested in adding a little something extra to your bags, like pom-pom trim or ribbon. I have a post all about embellishing your bags with these. Find it here: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2021/12/how-to-use-trim-or-ribbon-to-embellish.html">How to Use Trim or Ribbon to Embellish Your Drawstring Bags</a><br>
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- If you'd like to add an exterior pocket to your bag, I've got a tutorial for that too! Find it here: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2020/12/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial-adding.html">Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial: Adding an Exterior Pocket</a><br>
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When I was brainstorming tutorial ideas for this year's sew along, I knew I wanted to make a bag that was candy inspired! I thought about a pieced candy block (maybe next year!), but then got the idea for a peppermint candy bag! I was thinking of the <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=peppermint+starlight+mints&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjds-TM-eKCAxXxGVkFHUMaCisQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=peppermint+starlight+mints&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBwgAEIAEEBg6BAgjECc6BggAEAgQHjoKCAAQgAQQigUQQ1CkA1ixB2DlCWgAcAB4AIABdIgB1gSSAQM2LjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&sclient=img&ei=WeZjZZ2jFvGz5NoPw7So2AI&bih=637&biw=1400&client=firefox-b-1-d" target="_blank">peppermint starlight mints</a> that are wrapped in cellophane. The ruffle at the top of these drawstring bags reminds me of the way these candies are wrapped! I used red and white strips to mimic that look, but feel free to use any colors you want!<Br>
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To make this bag, you'll need to piece two strip blocks for the Exterior Main. They're foundation paper pieced.<br>
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<b>Sewing Level: Intermediate</b><br />
<b>Finished size:</b> Approx. 10" tall, 7" wide, 3" deep<br />
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<b>Peppermint Stripe Lined Drawstring Bag Materials:</b><br />
- Strip scraps in a variety of widths (a few at least 12" long) for Exterior Main*<br />
- 1 Fat quarter for Exterior Accent<br />
- 1 Fat quarter for Interior<br />
- 2 yards of <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/cotton-twill-tape" target="_blank">1/2" twill tape</a>, <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/nylon-paracord" target="_blank">nylon paracord</a> or 1/8 yd fabric<br />
- Coordinating thread<br />
- (2) pieces of scrap paper at least 9"x10.5"*<br>
- <a href="https://amzn.to/3N0UVWs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Washable glue stick</a>*<br>
- Acrylic ruler<br />
- Large safety pin<br />
- Pencil<br />
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*I used one piece of scrapbook paper cut down the size and then realized that brown kraft paper from a package worked just as well!<br>
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Looking for supplies? Check out my <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2016/10/pattern-resources-and-supplies.html">Pattern Supplies and Resources</a> post.<br />
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<b>Peppermint Stripe Cutting:</b><br />
<u>From Exterior Accent Fabric:</u><br />
- Cut (1) 4”x21” strip<br />
- Subcut into (2) 4”x10.5” pieces<br />
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<u>From Interior Fabric:</u><br />
- Cut (1) 12.5”x21” strip <br />
- Subcut into (2) 12.5”x10.5” pieces<br />
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<u>If using fabric for ties:</u><br />
- Cut (2) 32”x2” strips<br />
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<u>If using twill for ties:</u><br />
- Cut (2) 32" pieces<br />
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<b>Peppermint Stripe Lined Drawstring Bag Instructions:</b><br>
<b>*Use a 1/4” seam allowance unless otherwise noted*</b><br />
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1. Using a tiny bit of glue from a glue stick, attach a long strip, right sides up, centered on the diagonal of the paper. You want the ends of the strip to be longer than the paper.<br />
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2. Grab your next strip, and place it right sides down on your center strip. Again, make sure the ends of the strip go off the edges of the paper.<br />
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3. Shorten your stitch length to 1.8, and stitch along the edge of your strips (and through the paper too) using a 1/4" seam allowance. Open your strips up and press with an iron (avoid using steam!), or your fingers. <br />
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4. Continue adding strips until you've covered the entire half of the paper.<br />
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5. Now flip your work around and do the same to fill up the other half of the paper.<br />
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6. Once the paper is covered entirely, press well and flip it over to the wrong side. Using the paper as a guide, trim away the excess fabric. Piece should measure 9"x10.5".<br />
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7. Finally, tear off the paper carefully from the back starting at a corner. Press well. Repeat for the second exterior piece!<br />
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Optional: You may choose to add additional structure to your patchwork with a lightweight interfacing. I would recommend something like SF101 by Pellon, and interfacing both Exterior Main pieces.<br>
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For the bag construction, refer back to the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html">free tutorial</a> or the everything size in the <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">lined drawstring bag pattern</a>, start at step 1.<br>
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I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial! I can't wait to see your bags! Please share them with me on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenib320/" target="_blank">@jenib320</a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lineddrawstringbag/" target="_blank">#lineddrawstringbag</a> or via email (jenib320 @ gmail.com)!<br>
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<b>Happy Sewing!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-40891178672005449492023-11-22T05:30:00.004-05:002024-01-09T05:56:53.906-05:00Gingerbread House Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/gingerbread-house-lined-drawstring-bag.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLdt2I25Nqq4jdZHN-Aiumw-AhFgSjIqSI_K1xT0rYrXFF4SMlBZBTEUkCTcHXjKItzN_vGXz1pmJ1qRtul2XKCtWz0R-1lZbQq5oPByn98atuvd_ycKk-PRro55p7Lp9M0bdY7w1hp8jDAyFAe6iQdoqLTUH7OgDjc23qcXccy0Rhv1NNUIiz3zE71rki/s1600/vert.JPG"/></a><br>
Welcome to the first post of the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/2023-lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">2023 Lined Drawstring Bag Sew Along</a>! We're kicking things off with this cute Gingerbread House Bag! <br>
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I'll be updating the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/p/lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">Sew Along Page</a> each week with all the posts so that you can easily catch up or reference these posts after the sew along ends!<br />
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I hope you'll sew along with us! Sew from the tutorial or the patterns:<br>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a><br>
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-expansion-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Expansion Pattern</a><br />
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Here are a few to-do items for week 1 of the sew along!<br>
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This week's task is to plan your bags! It's time to decide how many bags you'd like to make, what sizes, and pick out fabrics. A few things you might find helpful when tackling this:<br>
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- I've got a post full of tips for choosing fabrics, specifically for drawstring bags. It includes a bunch of sample fabric pulls too. Find it here: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2020/11/tips-for-choosing-fabrics-for.html">Tips for Choosing Fabrics for Drawstring Bags</a><br>
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- This post is specifically about making drawstring bags for wrapping gifts. I've got some gift ideas for each size, to give you an idea of what would fit in all the different sizes: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2018/05/tips-for-using-drawstring-bags-to-wrap.html">Tips For Using Drawstring Bags to Wrap Gifts</a><br>
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- Still looking for fabric combination ideas? I'd recommend checking out my <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jenib/lined-drawstring-bags/" target="_blank">Lined Drawstring Bag Pinterest Board</a> and well as the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lineddrawstringbag/" target="_blank">#lineddrawstringbag</a> hashtag on Instagram. You'll find lots of finished bags to take inspiration from!<br>
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Today I am sharing a tutorial for making this gingerbread house bag! The block itself is paper pieced, and is perfect for fussy cutting! I put a christmas tree in the picture window! You could put a figure, or animal (or something else) in the doorway! If you're looking for some other pieced bag options, you can find tutorials from the last two years here:<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2022/11/patchwork-star-lined-drawstring-bag.html">Patchwork Star Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2021/11/present-quilt-block-drawstring-bag.html">Present Quilt Block Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a><br>
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<b>Sewing Level: Intermediate</b><br />
<b>Finished size:</b> Approx. 10" tall, 7" wide, 3" deep<br />
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<b>Gingerbread House Lined Drawstring Bag Materials:</b><br />
- 1 Fat quarter for Exterior Main*<br />
- 1 Fat quarter for Exterior Accent<br />
- 1 Fat quarter for Interior<br />
- Scraps for paper pieced block<br>
- <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VgGF8EzhbMUHOAoxl88w6zehfW9U1bS-/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Gingerbread House Paper Pieced Block Pattern</a><br />
- 2 yards of <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/cotton-twill-tape" target="_blank">1/2" twill tape</a>, <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/nylon-paracord" target="_blank">nylon paracord</a> or 1/8 yd fabric<br />
- Coordinating thread<br />
- Acrylic ruler<br />
- Large safety pin<br />
- Pencil<br />
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*I would recommend using a non-directional fabric for the exterior main, which also serves as the background in the gingerbread house block.<br>
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Looking for supplies? Check out my <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2016/10/pattern-resources-and-supplies.html">Pattern Supplies and Resources</a> post.<br />
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<b>Gingerbread House Block Cutting:</b><br />
<u>Gingerbread House Color:</u><br>
- Cut (1) 2.5"x1.5" piece for spot 2<br>
- Cut (3) 3.5"x1.5" pieces for spots 3,4,6<br>
- Cut (1) 5.75"x1.5" piece for spot 7<br>
- Cut (1) 6"x3.25" piece for spot 10<br>
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<u>Picture Window:</u><br>
- Cut (1) 3" square for spot 1<br>
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<u>Door:</u><br>
- Cut (1) 2.25"x3.25" piece for spot 5<br>
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<u>Roof:</u><br>
- Cut (1) 5"x1.25" piece for spot 11<br>
- Cut (1) 6"x1.25" piece for spot 12<br>
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<u>Background (Exterior Main):</u><br>
- Cut (2) 4"x1.5" pieces for spots 8, 9<br>
- Cut (1) 4.5" square and cut in half on the diagonal for spots 13,14<br>
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<b>Gingerbread House Lined Drawstring Bag Cutting:</b><br />
<u>From Exterior Main Fabric:</u><br />
- Cut (1) 9”x10.5” piece<br />
- Cut (2) 6.5"x2.5" side pieces<br />
- Cut (1) 1"x10.5" top piece<br />
- Cut (1) 2.5"x10.5" bottom piece<br />
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<u>From Exterior Accent Fabric:</u><br />
- Cut (1) 4”x21” strip<br />
- Subcut into (2) 4”x10.5” pieces<br />
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<u>From Interior Fabric:</u><br />
- Cut (1) 12.5”x21” strip <br />
- Subcut into (2) 12.5”x10.5” pieces<br />
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<u>If using fabric for ties:</u><br />
- Cut (2) 32”x2” strips<br />
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<u>If using twill for ties:</u><br />
- Cut (2) 32" pieces<br />
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<b>Gingerbread House Lined Drawstring Bag Instructions:</b><br>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/gingerbread-house-lined-drawstring-bag.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxfN3pZe027gPFfKpjhvHqg3mdxeLjaPV2AgK9z1OHmRWDtfR82LDX3K6Y-JRhIBJ9YukQwCm_kPVXGA26GYzA5Cj4Dq7CrF6rZlvs7GrLTq2lmiUusewwQd6txuyH8lgyK7dak1BawZPuuFQKAR7FFsIfa7rXNZEDAWdxaInupRyYbFhze1IB2c-4vQZ/s1600/lining.JPG"/></a><br>
<b>*Use a 1/4” seam allowance unless otherwise noted*</b><br />
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1. Before constructing the bag, we first need to make the Gingerbread House Block. The block is paper pieced, you can download the free block pattern here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VgGF8EzhbMUHOAoxl88w6zehfW9U1bS-/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Gingerbread House Paper Pieced Block Pattern</a><br>
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<i>If you're new to paper piecing, be sure to check out my <a href="http://www.incolororder.com/2012/04/new-york-beauty-quilt-along-block-7.html">paper piecing tutorial</a>.</i>
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2. Remove papers from block and trim to 6.5" square. Press well.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/gingerbread-house-lined-drawstring-bag.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hOoYe-Fgs_fJ_UuResejU2QxRUT_8VNgYxCGVDSqMsPdWroe4r_CLTDUR6WHhX6F68aeI2DlHpHBEpreEDhgZ8KjL4BZLxTIVCnS-OW8spH7-RjbDMNCoPOnAJd0Ouea0SIHDgdoo0dLvkhwx3IWEykzNqNyVon2IopJx_U2xbVI3S1LLmSDixHn6lcv/s1600/step1.JPG"/></a><br>
Now it's time to add the borders to the Gingerbread House Block.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/gingerbread-house-lined-drawstring-bag.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAVt8HOSNxUVFrPex5anAeyGARrAYBJeWfihyQEluc9wyS1YVv5iMG9e59E0MDyqdktuMpjOCe6KefbiSHFEX8QIzhiAhJQJ8Aw7Zzv0qvPto636fr4I-tN18MNSxnpuKj8Q26lFpp5FnfbL1rlo4Cyc5X_NRH5f6D7vAeEvEFV1HqjrPtarzzRogZc-et/s1600/step2.JPG"/></a><br>
3. Sew the two 6.5"x2.5" side exterior main pieces to either side of the star block. Press seams away from block.<br />
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4. Sew the 1"x10.5" top side exterior main piece to the top edge of the block. Press seams away from block. Sew the 2.5"x10.5" bottom side exterior main piece to the bottom edge of the block. Press seams away from block. Trim piece to 9"x10.5" if necessary. This is the Exterior Main piece for one side of the bag.<br>
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Optional: You may choose to add additional structure to your patchwork with a lightweight interfacing. I would recommend something like SF101 by Pellon, and interfacing both Exterior Main pieces.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/gingerbread-house-lined-drawstring-bag.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4yhqjYKoD5kXSULh-rUq0LvDvfYFbopRPTa3aroOJJwKZoWH4X-mtY_vzGSa3drcHFKQGEwYlGkQuTRK5YiyXaXx_ISXmeNqNqBFrSxql1CjzkYQiIIuA4iPFdqmGf1NbRmR53GUWX7Anq2pGHx7s312ooH9oUcsFmm9KJiGcq0b1dfQqJqlOoMeNdQRU/s1600/step3.JPG"/></a><br>
For the bag construction, refer back to the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html">free tutorial</a> or the everything size in the <a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">lined drawstring bag pattern</a>, start at step 1.<br>
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I hope you've enjoyed this tutorial! I can't wait to see your bags! Please share them with me on instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenib320/" target="_blank">@jenib320</a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lineddrawstringbag/" target="_blank">#lineddrawstringbag</a> or via email (jenib320 @ gmail.com)!<br>
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<b>Happy Sewing!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-2059490738543971922023-11-20T08:10:00.003-05:002023-11-21T05:50:19.914-05:00Extra Easy Puppy Chow Recipe<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/extra-easy-puppy-chow-recipe.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvnYmeVDAhretFYmBwYMwxWtxLrO2JFWQhlHNVSfabSC-ce8AXiupb4P-F6sBaKQPBJPZgf8iTs5STU3MAEK28TcKR2wcH-tQir_xQ8M26tVyeCgJm8EkaDUk9pONQsGM1AX2079c0i4vXpieliIGcy0HHXoSrHEjn9SW8oqpwclC-w5ilg1Dw0oqEcExT/s1600/puppychow2.JPG"/></a><br>
Happy Monday! I wanted to share my version of Puppy Chow (or Muddy Buddies) today! I love to make this sweet snack, but really dislike how most recipes leave you with a couple cups of cereal leftover. Last time I made it, I adjusted the basic recipe to accomodate an entire 12ish ounce box of Rice Chex cereal and also a full 12 ounce bag of chocolate chips! My version is a little extra chocolately than <a href="https://www.chex.com/recipes/chex-muddy-buddies" target="_blank">the original</a>, but I think it turned out really good! I also call for a bit extra powdered sugar, because I like there to be plenty!<br>
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<i>This treat is for humans only, do not feed to dogs.</i><br>
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br>
- (1) 12.8oz box of Rice Chex cereal (approximately 12 cups)<br>
- (1) 12oz bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips<br>
- 2 cups (256 grams) smooth peanut butter<br>
- 6 Tablespoons butter<br>
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)<br>
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar<br>
- Jumbo plastic zip bag, 2+ gallon. (<a href="https://amzn.to/3QEBKTu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">These are my favorite</a>*)<br>
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<b>Instructions:</b><br>
1. Measure cereal into a large bowl.<br>
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2. In a medium glass bowl combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Continue to microwave for 30 seconds at a time until mixture is fully melted. Stir in vanilla if using. (If you don't have a microwave, melt mixture by placing glass bowl over a small pot of lightly boiling water.)<br>
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3. Pour melted chocolate mixture over cereal, stir until evenly coated. Let mixture sit for 1-2 minutes to cool slightly.<br>
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4. Pour coated cereal into a the plastic bag.<br>
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5. Add powdered sugar to bag, seal. Shake until well coated. <br>
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6. Optionally, freeze or put in fridge to form delicious clumps, and cool faster!<br>
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Enjoy!<br>
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<b>Happy Making!</b>
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<i>*Note: Any links marked with an asterisk in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click through and buy something, I make a small commission, at no extra cost to you.</i>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-6899476254123840372023-11-17T05:30:00.009-05:002024-01-09T05:57:10.643-05:002023 Lined Drawstring Bag Sew Along Schedule<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/2023-lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxzCSwuWMeRK8zfkttHm5FDtml41TQoq2ox4weMHngQfIDR-982J0uq6N6tSytvhWXjItQFfW54aYAylys9IdmdkEkQ7TUDeN-X1-DxZdA-3DHnuGkJ5J-1h_Mfjx3OoZZ5CCX0mgQb2uMrZBmcHP_JNVWz2D_f8yu0hqJnwZ64HB-4t6QwZAjVSOfZpj4/s1600/tiny-ldb.JPG"/></a><br>
This year's Lined Drawstring Bag Sew Along is less than a week away! I wanted to share the schedule for the sew along so that you know what posts you can expect from me starting Wednesday, November 22nd! If you'd like to break up your bag making across the sew along, I'm also sharing a schedule for making that you can choose to use if you'd like! I'll also be sharing my progress on my personal bags throughout the sew along! Here are the posts I have planned for each week:<br>
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<b>Week 1</b><br>
<u>Tutorial post:</u> <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/gingerbread-house-lined-drawstring-bag.html">Gingerbread House Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a><br>
<u>To do:</u> Plan your bags! This week your task is to decide how many bags you'd like to make, what sizes, and pick out fabrics.<br>
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<b>Week 2</b><br>
<u>Tutorial post:</u> <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/peppermint-stripe-lined-drawstring-bag.html">Peppermint Stripe Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a><br>
<u>To do:</u> Cutting! Now's the time to finalize your fabric choices and cut out all the pieces for your bags.<br>
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<b>Week 3</b><br>
<u>Tutorial post:</u> <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/12/exposed-gusset-lined-drawstring-bag.html">Exposed Gusset Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial</a><br>
<u>To do:</u> Sewing! Sew your bags through step 10. If you're making a lot of bags and you're short on time, I highly recommend making them assembly line style. This isn't quite as fun, but it's definitely more efficient!<br>
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<b>Week 4</b><br>
<u>Tutorial post:</u> <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/12/all-about-cotton-twill-tape-and-how-to.html">All About Cotton Twill Tape and How to Use it for Drawstring Bags</a><br>
<u>To do:</u> Final touches! Tackle those drawstring casings, make fabric ties or prep twill/paracord ties. Pull ties through the bags and finish them off with a simple knot or some fun beads!<br>
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Each week's post will go up on Wednesday! I'll update this post and the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/p/lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">Sew Along</a> page with the links as we go. You can find all of the previous year's sew along posts on that page too!<br>
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Participating is easy, we'll be using the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lineddrawstringbag/" target="_blank">#lineddrawstringbag</a> hashtag on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenib320/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to share our progress. Not on Instagram? That's okay! Feel free to sew along and if you'd like, share your bags with me via email!<br />
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<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/round-wooden-beads" ><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT69WyjL7fiu9ZPFklURK61DR2TsskAjwC9ilRxTqopmY5Y1nH_qVE4iFODqGPWInbcuFddq05wrDZkbT9O28wQnMyY-DSmsUsmuLAEOU3hPZz9GxEUabkh6XRSqh4jetfP6PxVG7dGcW-/s0/side-bags.JPG"/></a><br>
Sew from the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html" target="_blank">free tutorial</a>, the pattern or the expansion pattern! <b>Both patterns are on sale, 20% off through 11/24/23.</b> Prices are already marked down. Shop here:<br />
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<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-expansion-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Expansion Pattern</a><br />
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Don't forget to pick up some supplies too!<br>
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/cotton-twill-tape">Cotton Twill Tape</a><br />
<a href="www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/nylon-paracord">Nylon Paracord</a><br>
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/round-wooden-beads">Round Wooden Beads</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/beehive-wooden-beads">Beehive Wooden Beads</a><br>
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<b>Happy Sewing!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-19996513211367988122023-11-15T05:30:00.002-05:002023-11-15T05:30:00.154-05:00Sewing Projects for Baby P<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-BxA8hZsRls5M6z2WZXT7Lsxdxr7L5MwLyhLF4ezAMTD-AzhmD2zmQtkBTlBPnnw8UcI_HQd8yfOtyNkJnDpoSR_xujGKf1Jn_ZV2lNVA5NXp74FyoN22loLH-hCMEFdd_Azog2ChW0wDPSDiKd-Y61aVWQG3vU6HJeBQNBpVhkyMwSpi4-y_8dOhWgY/s1600/onesise.JPG"/></a><br>
Today I want to share some of the things I've sewn (and dyed) for Baby P! It's been fun being able to sew things to use with and for her. It was also nice to not be limited by the available patterns and fabrics of ready-made baby items. I have already made a few more things for her, and will continue to! Will share more projects in the months to come.<br>
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One of the first things I did was dye some onesies! I just used my regular <a href="https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-fiber-reactive-procion-dyes.html" target="_blank">Fiber Reactive Procion Dye</a> from Dharma Trading with Gerber brand all cotton <a href="https://amzn.to/47uWBPU" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">onesies</a>*.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="944" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0z1_aZbWds6m3bOj3qquuPNCWLqvGbcDhBkXcYrShsJtQe9UAk_aOBvP9AkTaK5L89n-Gk9vmKqEbN4mbfBNZswiqZ-MXJXl9YXJGORB_6O8rkZk9YDgA9RsuOP0GSVcyL8b4BqJ2xOlbS7yw_MqxAj2EtcUmo4nBLQJRfXWk6kaugvv0l3AtkOMYEaJw/s1600/dye-1.JPG"/></a><br>
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I've ice dyed a few Mommy & Me shirts for us! Some of these I wore before she was born, and others I wear now! Not all of these turned out quite how I wanted, but that's okay. It's been fun to be matching!<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_24Yd2zYXv3HdYJuEfcT0xUgKK60xahPQEPzQoRfMmA4nqZXYSJWeezH8S9CjNK7AB_zGoWqjXOwzh3XTvpBcVhNifs7mqil7Fwx0eKBRQKvcEBoCRsfrlXV665DcR0Sog_SI1k5peXAccVrPaiaBi9BbQiHdmTbK39oXVKcefWYKlkgZRw1Jsey2gcs_/s1600/butterfly-dress.JPG"/></a><br>
I made myself an <a href="https://www.girlcharlee.com/sew-caroline-out-and-about-dress-sewing-pattern-p-11491.html" target="_blank">Out and About Dress</a> (pattern by Sew Caroline) this spring out of one of my knit prints from <a href="https://tidd.ly/3G1k27C" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Curiosities</a>*. From the scraps I made a pair of matching leggings using the <a href="https://www.made-by-rae.com/blog/2014/03/sewing-for-baby-knit-baby-leggings/" target="_blank">Knit Baby Leggings Tutorial by Made by Rae</a> and a little hat with the <a href="https://www.pincutsewstudio.com/blog/2019/7/18/sew-a-baby-hat-3-ways-a-beginner-friendly-tutorial" target="_blank">Knit Baby Hat Tutorial by Pin Cut Sew Studio</a>.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="904" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT90zTYDmjPJtBAVT4_78pzChFdmPgSfYaWHgHrftTsMryX0qXiP7aOeuqQ_c2SZEcnzghhiOXzdIo58FunVTy6vOApWAyWiGKHrPurXIp44LO9cxouk5Rg8Tx6x_E-5GF3RG1RnNEgTHFmjDbzeKMqBkSJg1yeQmZPLAAmWJ5LIIulWr0IHxnYWA789dS/s1600/stripe-dress.JPG"/></a><br>
I thrifted most of my maternity clothes, including a bunch of dresses to wear once the weather got warm. This one was too long on me, so I chopping about 1' off of the bottom and used the scraps to make a pair of <a href="https://earlymorningmom.com/diy-baby-pants/" target="_blank">DIY Baby Pants by Early Morning Mom</a> and a hat with the <a href="https://www.pincutsewstudio.com/blog/2019/7/18/sew-a-baby-hat-3-ways-a-beginner-friendly-tutorial" target="_blank">Knit Baby Hat Tutorial by Pin Cut Sew Studio</a>.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZiGNOl4KYfUMm3U2SyB24RTyxjteO4leoDaABEr4R7dXwRaFY3th5nGVW7fhBWgpjzeBq9pMn5-l3srsT7tvQ3DZugg3Fcc1OdqloRjhPmT85G4viq5Ri-6EcTcDd8cpCYDDm9rt_YNNCr_VaB8CKfPcJVx9DMRDtSRC4VuOEyyQrQHpZuphK2-k1_aje/s1600/diaper1.jpg"/></a>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6kCp7qfZnE3sWWVShTSUbDCjbVAxndYsQpcLaL81DJUpkAdisL_lIur7M7m0x5-7-G7cr9OxWlB0ULiQWbH0MZkY_0WA3c8dxWVt-XSQjQg-ZHNXt_5TtQtMU98dBRPSxEmrSnwy7COZ_y4xf0cbBwynkqdlrM4gyS2DYHlv0ZZb3nbJJvJxQGVo72WJd/s1600/diaper2.jpg"/></a>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb7mGsl-qA7_sLlgElcpbLk76Z0NwBW9QHwA4ruMnpbR1-nSuGqu6RU6-enUxSG0GHCL5WWnCtejpJ2XyJkHIj7t_g4-x64_7-xluBv_UbzSq4PKm7nLiD4zU1Jyu0CdWm_gO5EX6o0csFoRz8_l1vfCxU-IjRQ2-i_rER6NDOF4ZT6kX7bJY0hZg31KHL/s1600/diaper3.jpg"/></a>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wfzknX1BqMPfsAWqcrzDLfkuDFu7QF9iwS0q7YCd9EqkSLeTDoG5xHK6H7YPMzSGBNelZfHjoB4gAc-8AKtaV0UFWHDQAcIcXRsazu3rVzqipjj-s4QcwPNIz0jaBK441h5fuS2LS4Qiw5sF9p8Ck3X4q-ldhJwGnqSgh8WzmOUAdS_U8KCagCxCgsJi/s1600/diaper4.jpg"/></a><br>
I actually ordered a fabric cover for the changing pads that we bought and ended up returning it. The fabric was not nice and the fit was terrible. I ended up deciding to make some covers, so I made four using the
<a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20120119123655/http:/www.e-tells-tales.com/2011/06/tutorial-contoured-changing-pad-cover.html" target="_blank">Contoured Changing Pad Cover Tutorial by E Tells Tales</a>. I used some cheerful vintage sheets for these and I love how they fit right into our home.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNRnDbG-W2HbRk76SIF_XWbFxzF3jqJKSQO7rDt0gYql7CiyFbd_9Gm-Zr3G-KOH1p-OlG2uHNKCgYywkd6pLpBxdeemF915K3njoYRhGQ_NTGIeR05sFzOYbo_qCOrFe_1AopRNGen_ebMf53m7yztqzEryA83h0DsSdVoiYUtldpwNx10UZExpLr89Jg/s1600/travel-changing.jpg"/></a><br>
Speaking of changing pads, I made this travel changing pad using the
<a href="https://weallsew.com/how-to-make-a-travel-changing-pad/" target="_blank">Travel Changing Pad Tutorial by Sew Very Lovely</a>. The back is a thrifted towel! I was able to use up a bunch of binding scraps on this project.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3WxJXSE_IzfN9ZVr0Bn0h7q5X4Y550MMh5NmUFkCZOyGCeLw2ejjaKDvzYeNGpJRZ9F-OQschhjHEF5zr9QSA6IWsIrsvlcGOIRI20CHVjpkcVeWctdl_CRIfDIy6Ud4RsE-X9oNWa3-yw2E2UTJspS_M9kPYiw5vAPg8WuUq2tBFfomZuzAxjOv1Xkec/s1600/pillow1.jpeg"/></a>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYLJIJCvB31romkOPzhPLQZXwCPUka0hU_JVwtB9oTpLfXtAp9Ixws3UfgHUmE7g1gRaMoV5h7eTzDgclYjmOF4TsYv3O8BWuX5Sze0ibShpjbDjME4Z-iQTmJmIx9Zo0abQmhZD5_ik8PwF-AkiIfMl1vl_aGFhnwMU-knvGxTOEk7Q4UJjMoWE5bynQO/s1600/pillow2.jpeg"/></a><br>
I bought a nursing pillow without a cover, so of course I made a couple covers. I took advntage of my stash of vintage sheets for these too. I used the
<a href="https://www.made-by-rae.com/blog/2014/03/sewing-for-baby-nursing-pillow-cover-tutorial" target="_blank">Nursing Pillow Cover Tutorial by Made by Rae</a>.<br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/10/diy-high-contrast-fabric-baby-book.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjdVBgQwudXxl5Vh3bMPpTSa-PA9deKktPvWpEavKA74apjiUQGTYBR8y7uq5optisDiZEH2cRPcdSRYSYfEbBgCfivqn3iC3x1IZfnZE5X7HvL0BAO5PJaBYQZ9xAMHvPXvKruYmsi3180wbwuEH1fXDGYDnBe3-EsfrxSAjKP5KIsRviDjAHa0h8qvh/s1600/books-2.JPG"/></a><br>
A project I already shared is the high contrast baby books I made. I also wrote a tutorial for them which you can find here: <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/10/diy-high-contrast-fabric-baby-book.html">High Contrast Fabric Baby Book Sewing Tutorial</a><br>
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<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbXf0NKGUvPP11LPBfSrJ0et4u0VJRHQ0gDYPt1FRuHfGiG3ngf9KIbxHrrcrugRbPlooybVufgC6UPGE80ETV1oKwnwM21cee-_56aMJE1IxLspXojl5eblqec_OOS4Y45Cy2MgfcFvC6QVOgb_46c3oufZpfIgiPQ7Br339Q_ShWT4Ma1pZKrwwAEOY/s1600/tag-toy-2.JPG"/></a>
<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/sewing-projects-for-baby-p.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnrG7w4xCujmlwFQ5Fo4MHaX3dOsUBObn-N_gplkgZr-A1fiwFknJcJvsH5I3Lu1v0cQqHDUBjrXg_CMbrxS1AycRqM4HC2cYea0abiZhyphenhyphenK9c70wznTRgd7gUNLujTciX6oglHnayDQfmvyvWeTwpe1dOw6n6253NAL8NbhW_5aBYrYb6e8JvzFlYKN58H/s1600/tagtoy-1.JPG"/></a><br>
Last but not least, I've recently made a bunch of tag toys! She is really loving these, so I made a bunch so that we can have them in a few different spots. They all have <a href="https://amzn.to/3LNDzfi" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">crinkle paper</a>* in them. I have very few ribbons in my stash, hence all the Hello Kitty ones!<br>
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That's it for now! I will continue to share more projects as I make new things for her.<br>
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<b>Have a Great Day!</b><br>
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<i>*Note: Any links marked with an asterisk in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click through and buy something, I make a small commission, at no extra cost to you.</i>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-7821374843594326282023-11-08T05:30:00.001-05:002023-11-08T05:30:00.144-05:00Announcing the 2023 Lined Drawstring Bag Sew Along!<a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2023/11/announcing-2023-lined-drawstring-bag.html"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkjlyWESJbq-9vcV3qEyesSlAh7JTjaYRIzZ9yzCDMvv7CbYAuZwyXmsUVtiBMw_8LuhsbDrGs4OslIq4GPllGJRZVQ0KctXOqQhvzp9_o-N3dXKbdtd7fRIjupSjICjnQ_YtNHW0Fxk7h9s8DfUjY_9lDrhW34HST4Yl1efpzAYOR37VbaTbZjOx1RLCm/s1600/ldb.JPG"/></a><br>
It's time for our annual <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/p/lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">Lined Drawstring Bag Sew Along</a>! This is the fourth year of this sew along and I hope you'll join in! It's my favorite way to wrap gifts and with the holiday season upon us, it's a great time to build up a stash of gift bags. These bags will help you reduce the amount of single-use wrapping paper you need, and you'll be able to pull them out year after year.<br>
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<b>When:</b><br>
The <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/p/lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">Lined Drawstring Bag Sew Along</a> will officially kick off on <b>Wednesday, November 22nd</b> and will run for four weeks! I'm really excited about the posts I have in store for this year's sew along!<br>
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<b>Where:</b><br>
Each week of the sew along I'll publish a blog post with a new tutorial. There is a dedicated <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/p/lined-drawstring-bag-sew-along.html">sew along page</a>, which I'll update as we go along. It's a great place to find all the posts from each sew along, there is so much good information and inspiration there, so be sure to check it out.<br />
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<b>How to Participate:</b><br>
Just like in years past, this sew along is going to be casual and no-stress. Participating is easy, we'll be using the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lineddrawstringbag/" target="_blank">#lineddrawstringbag</a> hashtag on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenib320/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to share our progress. Not on Instagram? That's okay! Feel free to sew along and if you'd like, share your bags with me via email!<br />
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<b>Patterns & Tutorial:</b><br>
Sew from the <a href="https://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html" target="_blank">free tutorial</a>, the pattern or the expansion pattern! <b>Both patterns are 20% off today through 11/24/23.</b> Prices are already marked down. <br>
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<b>Shop Patterns:</b><br />
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Pattern</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/lined-drawstring-bag-expansion-pdf-pattern">Lined Drawstring Bag Expansion Pattern</a><br />
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<b>Shop Notions:</b><br>
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Don't forget to pick up some supplies while you're at it! The shop is stocked with lots of different cotton twill tape options, nylon paracord and wooden beads.<br>
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<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/cotton-twill-tape">Cotton Twill Tape</a><br />
<a href="www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/nylon-paracord">Nylon Paracord</a><br>
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/round-wooden-beads">Round Wooden Beads</a><br />
<a href="https://www.jenibakerpatterns.com/product/beehive-wooden-beads">Beehive Wooden Beads</a><br>
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Thank you for your continued support. Can't wait to sew bags together!<br />
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<b>Happy Sewing!</b>Jeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.com1