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This weekend was my dear friend Erika’s birthday. She loves accessories, and especially loves the color pink. Here is my contribution to her collection of items that meet both criteria!
It’s an Amy Butler Frenchy bag made with Echino fabric. It turned out bigger than I expected, but it’s still cute, and if [...]

Posted by robyn on April 14th, 2008 under crafts, sewing | 9 Comments »

Bzzzz….

 

 

 
 
I’m happy to say that I had a very crafty weekend for the first time in a while. This was one of the results! It’s a pencil case! Or a double-pointed knitting needle case! Or a crochet needle case! Or your spot for small, little, important things that you don’t want to lose track of. [...]

Posted by robyn on March 30th, 2008 under crafts, sewing | 1 Comment »

Spring Has Sprung

Don’t be fooled by the winter coat. Or the 7 inches of snow on the ground. Or the below freezing temps. Today it’s sunny and warm and here at the Dog Named Banjo household, and we’re crazy about the idea that spring might just be around the corner. While our dog [...]

Posted by robyn on February 24th, 2008 under crafts, sewing | 9 Comments »

Stripes or solids?

It’s the cutest thing, really.
When I come home laden with grocery bags, fabric store finds, or random odds and ends from Target, I’m often greeted by a playful, excited, and half-serious line of questioning when I settle in: “Did you buy anything for *me*??” When Ryan’s in a more entitled mood, he [...]

Posted by robyn on January 30th, 2008 under crafts, sewing | 3 Comments »

A Semester of Joy

Vacation may be over, but the start of school marks the emergence of my back-to-school bag! This bag is sturdy and cute and the perfect size to hold a laptop, power cord, and some folders and files. It will make trekking to and fro in the coming weeks a lot more fun!

Posted by robyn on January 25th, 2008 under crafts, sewing | 3 Comments »

Etsy!

Well, so it begins.
I just put a two of my recent bags up for sale in my Etsy shop. It’s a small start, but hey, what can you do.
Go see!
My Brand Spankin’ New Etsy Shop

Posted by robyn on January 21st, 2008 under crafts, sewing | Comment now »

6600 Ways I Love Thee…

I heard tale a while back about this fabulous contest that could win one lucky bag-maker a Janome 6600 sewing machine (normally retailing for just under $2000). A few months ago, I was seriously considering getting a new sewing machine to replace my trusty, but sometimes unhappy and underpowered Pfaff Hobby 1042, and this Janome [...]

Posted by robyn on January 16th, 2008 under crafts, sewing, sewing machines | 6 Comments »


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