Frog Prince backpack

I did consider making another heart backpack, because that was quite a success, but my curiosity to try something new won out. That’s when I was struck with the idea to look through my orphan blocks. I found this English paper pieced block languishing in my orphan block bin. It totally deserves to become something real, something loved.

Rachel HauserSeptember 27, 2023gifts, bags, for kids, EPP, English paper piecing Comments

Queen of Hearts backpack

This weekend Elora and I sewed a gift for her friend’s upcoming birthday. The party for this twirly-skirt wearing girl is hearts-themed, thus we shall sew hearts. I printed out four copies of the Penny Sampler Pattern Club heart pattern, and we set out to make a drawstring backpack.

Rachel HauserJune 12, 2023gifts, bags, hearts, machine paper piecing Comments

Elora's first Sewing Project

Come see what Elora made! It’s her first sewing project. Plus, my tips for how to ease a first machine sewing experience with a cautious child, like my sweet 6-year-old.

Rachel HauserMarch 17, 2023Heather Ross, pouches, bags, sewing with children, Elora Comments

Vessel Luisa Bag

I’m glad I took the plunge with waxed canvas. The finished waxed canvas strap feels strong and sturdy, like leather. A waxed canvas bottom is water-resistant and stain resistant. No wonder bag-makers are going crazy for this fabric.

Rachel HauserNovember 2, 2022waxed canvas, canvas, bags, gifts Comments

a Crossbody Bag in process

We interrupt our quilty pleasure for another bag-making adventure! When Aria saw me making that bag for my friend, it got her thinking. She’d like a crossbody style bag big enough to carry a book, but not so big as a normal messenger bag.

Rachel HauserOctober 26, 2022canvas, waxed canvas, bags, zippers Comments

Nightbloom Ashford Handbag

Ta da! This is the Ashford Handbag pattern by Svetlana of SOTAK Handmade. It was my first time sewing with one of her PDF patterns and what a success! Everything about the pattern was clear and easy-to-follow. I think it turned out top notch.

Rachel HauserSeptember 2, 2022bags, purse, linen Comments

Patchwork Bento Bag

Aria is really hard to shop for these days, but I had a late epiphany that I could make her something to do with knitting. She loves to knit, and said she said could use another yarn-keeper. This bento bag is super easy to sew!

Rachel HauserDecember 23, 2019bags, gifts, strings Comments

Totes, totes, totes!

Three cheers for our three Crosscut Market Tote Challengers, who committed to tackle new sewing skills on a deadline. Today we get to ooh and ahh over what the challengers created with their tote-making kits…

Rachel HauserApril 3, 2019contests, bags, rivets Comments

hello Scrap Pouches

Rachel at Stitched in ColorJune 8, 2016Scrap Class, applique, bags, scraps Comments

slouchy Mexico bag

Rachel at Stitched in ColorMay 13, 2015bags, patchwork Comments

under the Hourglass

Rachel at Stitched in ColorMay 6, 2015bags, quilt block, scraps Comments

little Patchwork Bag

Rachel at Stitched in ColorApril 10, 2015bags, scraps, strings, gifts Comments