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Euclid and Carkai Double Zip Wallet

Euclid Double Zip Wallet

June 11, 2016 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

This Euclid Double Zip Wallet is a project from Anna Graham's Handmade Style book, a project that I've been super eager to make. It has always looked so clever and handy. Plus, my own wallet has been ...

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Crew Pincushion Pattern . Carolyn Friedlander

Crew Pincushion pattern.

June 7, 2016 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

I'll admit it, I'm a pin hoarder. As a result, it makes perfect sense that I've also developed an affinity and appreciation for pincushions. Just like how you'd want different pins for different ...

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Two Poolside Totes.

February 12, 2016 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

I made two Poolside Totes awhile ago and never got around to posting anything about them (...which happens). Since the pattern has been on my mind lately, I thought it'd be a fun one to share. The ...

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carkai floor poufs . carolyn friedlander

Carkai Poufs for the Kids.

January 15, 2016 by carolyn friedlander 15 Comments

Furniture or projectile? I think that's part of the fun of the pouf. Or at least, that's the way I saw it Christmas morning as my 5-year-old nephew launched his new pouf across the room before going ...

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Green Maker's Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

Maker’s Tote for Mom.

January 13, 2016 by carolyn friedlander 14 Comments

I made this Maker's Tote for my Mom. She's also a maker and so a handy carry-all seemed like a great idea. The pattern is this new one by Noodlehead. I used fabric from all four of my ...

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carkai city cargo duffle . carolyn friedlander

Carkai City Cargo Duffle

January 5, 2016 by carolyn friedlander 7 Comments

Ever since I made my first one, I knew it wouldn't be the last. This Carkai City Cargo Duffle is one that I made recently for a friend. The fabrics are Essex in Charcoal Yarn Dyed, Jay McCarrol ...

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gatherer crossbody bag in carkai fabric . carolyn friedlander

Carkai Gatherer Crossbody Bag by Noodlehead.

December 19, 2015 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

This bag--the Gatherer Crossbody Bag (in carkai) by Noodlehead--is worth your while. Truly. Anna Graham continues to be the bag-designing master and (somehow) mind reader who knows exactly what I ...

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everglade pincushions . carolyn friedlander

Everglade Pincushions and some Carkai Cards.

December 16, 2015 by carolyn friedlander 4 Comments

When it comes to pincushion making, I have a hard time making just one... Gift sewing is upon us. And even though I can't always promise punctuality with my gifting, I am a big proponent of the ...

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Fussy Cut Envelopes quilt_Carolyn Friedlander

New Quilt Pattern: Envelopes.

November 21, 2015 by carolyn friedlander 7 Comments

First up is new Envelopes quilt pattern. My new patterns seem to be on an E theme... Envelopes, Ebb and Everglade--these are the new guys. I'm a paper person and a letter person, which is exactly ...

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Doe fabric Big Stitch coasters.

July 30, 2015 by carolyn friedlander 3 Comments

More big stitch coasters. But I gave these away, which is why I wanted to make myself some to keep. Tutorial: By me and found here. Fabric (fronts, binding): Doe Fabric (back): Atelier ...

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Big Stitch coasters to keep.

July 12, 2015 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

I've been wanting to make myself a set of these big stitch coasters ever since I made them for this tutorial, and I finally got around to doing that recently. I love projects like this, because ...

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Nesting Boxes: black, white and Nani Iro.

December 22, 2014 by carolyn friedlander Leave a Comment

These have been addicting. Fabric: Doe Wide and some leftover Nani Iro. Pattern: Nesting Boxes by Aneela Hoey ...

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Sewing for my nephew: Legos, Mini Coopers, and the Jungle.

December 15, 2014 by carolyn friedlander 3 Comments

  It's fun having a little(ish) one to sew for. My oldest nephew just turned 4, and I've always loved figuring out things to sew for him. I mostly try to stick to things that he'll enjoy ...

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Nest Egg tote meets Alturas.

December 11, 2014 by carolyn friedlander 4 Comments

I made this for a friend... ...using my new nest egg tote pattern and a block from my alturas quilt. The fabrics are a mix of things that I pulled on the fly. There's some doe, botanics, and ...

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Sewing for baby: Go Anywhere bag by Noodlehead.

December 5, 2014 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

In addition to the baby Totem quilt, I also wanted to make my sister a diaper bag before the arrival of her new baby. After doing some research--which included polling Moms who sew--I got the tip that ...

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Totem Quilt . Carolyn Friedlander

Sewing for baby: Totem quilt.

December 4, 2014 by carolyn friedlander 12 Comments

    Almost any day now, my sister will be giving birth to her first kid. I'm excited to be an aunt again. My brother has two little boys, and they've been a great joy in my life as ...

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Doe fabric accessories.

November 25, 2014 by carolyn friedlander 1 Comment

To wrap up on Doe clothes week, here are some accessories. Two scarves...     Although I've actually made three so far (one was given away without properly photographing it...typical.) ...

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Summer Makes: Totem quilt.

August 20, 2014 by carolyn friedlander Leave a Comment

  This is also something that I've gotten into this summer--another Totem (one of my new patterns this past spring). The fabrics that I am using are a soft and happy mixture of things--some ...

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big stitch coasters tutorial . carolyn friedlander

Big Stitch Coasters Tutorial

August 14, 2014 by carolyn friedlander 8 Comments

These big stitch coasters are one of my favorite quickie projects that get used often around my house. Not only are they a great way to show off some favorite fabrics and/or colors, but they are also ...

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Yellow clam bag.

February 5, 2014 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

I made this recently for a buddy.           + Tote pattern here. + Clam inspiration and process here. + Fabric: I used plenty of Botanics and lots of yellow for the ...

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