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jetty crescent tote

Jetty Crescent Tote

March 10, 2020 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

Jetty Crescent Tote Noodlehead's Crescent Tote has been on my list since I first saw it in an issue of Making magazine. Like all of Anna's designs, I loved the sophisticated shape and thoughtful ...

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crew pincushions in jetty fabric . carolyn friedlander

Trays and Pincushions in Jetty and Collection CF.

December 3, 2019 by carolyn friedlander 3 Comments

I can't stop thinking about all of the sewn gifts I want to make this holiday season. Are you thinking about that too? If you are looking for ideas for quick favorites, here are some trays and ...

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Tiny Treasures Basket and Tray in Harriot.

June 18, 2019 by carolyn friedlander 7 Comments

The Noodlehead Tiny Treasures Basket and Tray pattern was screaming out to me to get made up in Harriot, and I finally got around to doing it a little while back. I've been wanting to make some of ...

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Harriot Cargo Duffle.

February 6, 2019 by carolyn friedlander 4 Comments

I cannot take too much credit for this, but the Harriot Cargo Duffle is just adorable! Rhiannon sewed this up, and she did a beautiful job working all kinds of cool tricks with the scallop print ...

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cf Mini QAL #8: Wild (or Mild)!

September 6, 2018 by carolyn friedlander Leave a Comment

cf Mini QAL #8: Wild (or Mild)! I can't believe that we're already to week #8! How'd that happen? I hope you've enjoyed this QAL as much as I have. Before we get on to the final challenge, here's ...

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cf Mini Quilt Along #7 . Carolyn Friedlander

cf Mini QAL #7: Making Friends, Mixing Genres.

August 30, 2018 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

cf Mini QAL #7: Making Friends, Mixing Genres. The fussy-cut/directional challenge from last week made me want to play with directional fabrics and a lot of stripes. Originally, I'd planned ...

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Polk Portside Dopp Kit

Polk Pouches and Bags.

June 26, 2018 by carolyn friedlander 3 Comments

Bag making can be really fun and very practical. Here are some Polk pouches and bags that I made using the new fabric. Noodlehead makes some of my favorite bag and pouch patterns, and I've made ...

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Traverse Bag in Gleaned Fabric

Traverse Bag in Gleaned.

December 1, 2017 by carolyn friedlander 1 Comment

Making a Traverse Bag (pattern by Noodlehead) was a long time coming. Ever since releasing the pattern earlier this year, it had been on my list. Before the hurricane, before the rush of Quilt Market ...

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Wildabon Market Tote . Carolyn Friedlander

Wildabon Market Tote.

February 17, 2017 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

Sometimes (/most of the time) I get stuck on an idea that I can't wait to see through. This Wildabon Market Tote is one of them. Wildabon has been such a fun project in every way, and I've been eager ...

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Social Tote in Friedlander Fabric . Carolyn Friedlander

Social Tote in Friedlander Fabric.

January 24, 2017 by carolyn friedlander 4 Comments

Remember the social tote? It's a fun, travel-friendly project that Anna Graham of Noodlehead collaborated with me to create. Anna is so talented and did such a wonderful job with this project that I'm ...

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LIberty and Euclid Petal Pouch

Liberty and Euclid Petal Pouch.

September 1, 2016 by carolyn friedlander Leave a Comment

Another project in the recent Making magazine from Maddermade (same issue with my native coaster project), was this great Petal Pouch pattern by Noodlehead. Of course I had to make one--in Liberty and ...

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euclid open wide pouches . carolyn friedlander

Euclid Open Wide Pouches

August 16, 2016 by carolyn friedlander 1 Comment

These Euclid Open Wide Pouches were a blast to make. In fact, I've made several more since making these...and have given them all away. It's a super good project and a great gift. I found out about ...

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euclid poolside tote . Carolyn Friedlander

Two more Poolside Totes in Carkai and Euclid fabrics.

July 26, 2016 by carolyn friedlander 8 Comments

There are many things about the Poolside Tote by Noodlehead that make it addictive. There's the style, the functionality, and the fact that it's just fun to make and plan--all of which are excellent ...

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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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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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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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carolyn friedlander best of 2015

Best of 2015 + a giveway

December 31, 2015 by carolyn friedlander 260 Comments

It seems like every year goes by in a flash, and 2015 was no exception. While wondering where it all went, I took a look back through my archives to find the best of 2015--an excellent exercise ...

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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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Handmade Style: Makeup Travel Case.

July 25, 2015 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

I really needed one of these. My toiletries-schelpping-when-traveling situation hasn't been very pretty lately. Or very functional, to be honest. I was basically doing the ...

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