Crafty Loops

 Mini Tim Burton Character backpack - Penelope backpack pattern from All Sew Petite Whatabout ye folks, it's Lee here.  Long time no see!  I am sharing a cute little make with you today from a pattern made by Monika at All Sew Petite called the Penelope backpack .  This is such a cute wee bag and was very easy to make, especially since Monika kindly shows you step by step in her video tutorial for it.  And as a visual learner, the videos are definitely my preferred method of making patterns.   Now, my poor wee Janome QXL605 sewing machine did struggle a wee bit with the top stitching at the very end (why is it always  at the end when the struggles begin??)......but she still managed it ok with a bit of hand cranking from me.  But that wasn't the patterns fault, it was more to do with the fabrics and interfacing I used.  I'm eagerly awaiting the day that I have saved up the funds to get myself the Janome HD9........someday HD9....you wi...

 2nd Ebay sale - craft room clear out  Here we go again.  Sorry it took a while, but it's taking time sifting through EVERYTHING and getting everything grouped, photographed and listed.  So, once again, here is everything that is up for grabs in this sale.  If you like mixed media, stamps, embellishments, Tim Holtz configuration boxes and beautiful vintage laces and trims, this is the sale for you.  As per usual, it's UK bidders only and I combine postage on multiple purchased items.  PLUS.....I add a freebie to each and every order, so a nice little thank you for your purchase. Click HERE for my Ebay page. 032   A lovely bundle of Crafty Individual stamps & more.  Most are brand new & new used 008 Another lovely bundle of stamps, including funny LOL sentiment stamps, DoCrafts & More.  Most are new with the flourish stamp being lightly used and like new 012 Finnabair & more wooden stamps.  Some lightly used some ne...

Handmade Handbag - Duplicity Handbag pattern from Sew Yours Whatabout ye folks, it's Lee here.  Back with another Duplicity Handbag from the pattern from Sew Yours .  This time I made it in this lovely black faux leather with gold hardware.   I love how this bag turned out.  As I mentioned in my previous   Duplicity make  this bag is really easy to make, but there is a bit more difficulty when it comes to adding the bag base and then doing the top stitching when doing the drop in lining.  Now, I have a Janome Domestic machine, so I would maybe find it easier to do if I had a more industrial style machine, or even the Janome HD9.  I do manage it, but they are the only 2 frustrating parts of making this bag that I think gives it away as being handmade; as my stitching is not perfect because it's a bit awkward to do. I think if I had a better machine, it would be pretty perfect. But even with that, I am very pleased with how it turned out. I l...