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Harriot Pouches from Stitched Sewing Organizers.

February 12, 2019 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

I'm a big fan of Aneela Hoey's sewing patterns, and I loved getting a chance to make a couple of Harriot pouches from Stitched Sewing Organizers: Pretty Cases, Boxes, Pouches, Pincushions & ...

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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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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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Seabrook Bags in Euclid . Carolyn Friedlander

Seabrook bags in Euclid.

August 23, 2016 by carolyn friedlander 3 Comments

It seems like I've been seeing good backpacks and bucket bags everywhere this year. Or maybe it's just that since they've been on my mind, I've been noticing them more and more. There's nothing more ...

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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 Wrap Pocket Totes . Carolyn Friedlander

Euclid Wrap Pocket Totes

August 2, 2016 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

Euclid starts shipping this month--yay! And to celebrate that, I plan to step up my sharing game on my Euclid projects. I've made so much stuff and haven't totally caught up on sharing it all. To ...

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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 Cooper Backpack . Carolyn Friedlander

Euclid Cooper Backpack

June 25, 2016 by carolyn friedlander Leave a Comment

With another kid on the way, my sister had been hinting around about making a backpack to help her haul all the things she needs (and hands free...the beauty of a backpack). It's really exciting that ...

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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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Scrappy Poolside Tote_Carolyn Friedlander

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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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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Trail Tote pattern for Doe by Noodlehead.

November 26, 2014 by carolyn friedlander 1 Comment

  I'm such a fan of Anna Graham of Noodlehead. And so is Nichole, which is the first thing that we talked about when getting together at Quilt Market. See Nichole's bag? Yep, that's an Anna, ...

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New Pattern: The Nest Egg tote in Doe Fabric.

November 6, 2014 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

Remember the Nest Egg? Well, it's back in print form and officially part of my own pattern line. Plus, I've got all new versions made up in Doe. Here are the new three that I ...

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The Nest Egg tote.

August 18, 2014 by carolyn friedlander 9 Comments

Introducing the Nest Egg--my newest pattern and contribution to the Road Trip Pattern Club. (UPDATE: Pattern now available here.) I had a lot of fun putting this project together! It all started ...

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