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Bag of the Month Club

Introducing the Bag of the Month Club: Six Months of Patterns!

12/05/2013 07:33:00 AM
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The Bag of the Month Club Have you ever heard of a Bag of the Month Club? I hadn't either, but after hearing all of the details, I didn't hesitate to jump right on board and now I am so excited to get started!If you love making bags or are wanting to get started with your first bag project, this is going to...

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About us

Holiday Sewing, New Sewing Machine, Secret Handbags & The Birds and the BEES!

11/27/2013 08:44:00 AM
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My new Christmas coffee table runner.  I've been having some great fun with my new sewing machine. This is a cute and table runner I made from an old charm pack I got years ago.  All it needed was some binding and my Juki zipped through it like lightening. Yes, that's right, I have another machine. My Pfaff Ambition 1.5 and I are...

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Bag Locks

4 Bag Clasp Tutorials:: Learn how to add a purse lock or snap to your purse, tote or handbag.

11/19/2013 10:02:00 AM
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Here is a compilation of some of my most popular bag lock tutorials. Learn how to add Press Locks, Flip Locks, Turn locks and Magnetic Snaps to your purse, tote, or bag. Really, they are very easy and fun to install, and also add that professional look to your project that just gives you that finished look you are hoping for. You will...

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Bag Locks

How to Install a Tongue/Press Lock on your Bag or Necessary Clutch Wallet: Includes instructions for a alternate front flap for your wallet!

11/18/2013 08:46:00 PM
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Press locks available HERE! How about a fun new lock and a new front flap design for your Necessary Clutch Wallet? Yes we love the small turn locks, but this press lock, sometimes called a tongue lock, is a smart looking addition and so very, very easy to install. This alternate front flap version is also a bit softer and thicker than the...

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Bag Locks

Fun With the Rocky Mountain Quilters Guild - And Some Goodies

11/11/2013 10:40:00 AM
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I have been friends with Sheila for 15 years now, we both joined Girl Guides of Canada as Leaders of our daughters groups at the same time back in 1998, so it was really hard to say no when she asked me to teach her sister's quilting guild the Necessary Clutch Wallet.  But I did.  NO!  AH! CAN'T! I had a few reservations!...

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Bag Locks

How to Install Purse Turn locks and Flips Locks in Bags and Purses: A Tutorial

11/01/2013 09:06:00 PM
Would you like to install a gorgeous lock on your wallet, bag, satchel, etc., but are not sure how? Here are some simple instructions that I hope will help you out. Beware, purse locks are addictive. The following instructions are for two kinds of locks, but they are installed almost the same way.  Once you figure out what the little parts are in...

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Handbag Hardware

What Language Do Elephants Speak? Plus... New Antique Brass Bag Supplies.

10/09/2013 10:23:00 AM
SOURCE I intended to just get right into a quick post to share some pictures of some new antique brass bag supplies, and slim magnetic snaps that I have in my purse hardware shop, but first I have a funny little story for you. Do you ever wake up in the morning, and then suddenly remember something from the night before and it...

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Quilting

Sewing Summit 2013 - Not Just a Sewing Retreat!

10/08/2013 01:17:00 PM
Pat Bravo and I  Sewing Summit 2013 - Sept 18-21 Salt Lake City, Utah Let me start by saying:  I like fabric, people, buildings, food, flowers, colours, and shopping, but more than all of those, I like to take PICTURES!  I've narrowed my pictures from my weekend down to a select few to share here. They are not fantastic pictures, they are just...

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DIY Crafts

My Sewing Summit Bag Is Finished!!

9/17/2013 04:08:00 PM
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I'd like to share this tote with you... as it's not only my travel bag, shopping bag, and purse for my trip to Salt Lake City tomorrow for Sewing Summit 2013, but it will also be my next sewing pattern.  This won't be ready to be released for a few weeks, as it hasn't even been written yet - so don't start looking...

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Handbag Hardware

Now Shipping Worldwide - And... I'm going on a TRIP!

9/13/2013 08:18:00 PM
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This is copied from my Newsletter that I sent earlier today, so if you have already read it, please disregard.  I just wanted to make sure the word was OUT!! Source: The Graphics Fairy Now shipping INTERNATIONAL OVERSEAS!!   Thank you so much for the great response and feedback on my new products. It's very gratifying to know that my little idea was so...

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Handbag Hardware

New Purse Hardware Release:: Bling up your bag with Metal Bag Labels and Zipper Pulls!!

9/12/2013 11:32:00 AM
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I am so very excited to share these with you! I have always thought my bags were missing that little something extra. They didn't have that focal point, that professionalism, that oomph! So, I set about to design something that will give my bags (and yours) just that. I've made up something we can all use, either on the front/back, or exterior/interior of...

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Digital Downloads and ePatterns

New Sewing Pattern: The Quarter Note Clutch & Large Purse Lock

9/09/2013 04:56:00 PM
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Exciting day!  I get to share a new sewing pattern with you, and this one is great because it only takes 2 fat quarters to make up, so it's a perfect stash buster. Two fat quarters... hmm... I guess you know where the name "The Quarter Note Clutch" came from now.  I chose that because it sounds so much better than "Quarter Horse...

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The contents of this blog, including text, original photos and ideas are the sole property of the author. If you intend to use my text or images, please link back to this blog and give credit to Emmaline Bags & Patterns. A notification email would be greatly appreciated too! Please do not ever republish an entire post, any tutorials, or post photos of my family. Thank you, Janelle