This adorable string bag is just a perfect project for crochet beginners: it looks really fun and is ultra easy to put together. There are 5 components to this bag: the base, the body, the top rim, the cord, and the flower embellishments. The bag has a diameter of 7“ (18 cm) and 11.5” [...]
Note that this pattern presupposes being able to buy this faux quilted fabric. It’s sold out but DO NOT DISPAIR…. You can simply make your own version. Free Market Bag Pattern. source: designer Denyse Schmidt, from DS Quilts Step 1. print the pattern as is provided here. Now you’ll have your base [...]
Ever since I saw this Coach patchwork bag with matching wallet in person, I have actually started liking patchwork hand bags. It opened my eyes, as they were quite beautiful. Coach Patchwork Hand Bags Before I associated patchwork bags with ‘grandma-craft’ and consider them to be ‘not my style’. Now patchwork [...]
A simple free bag pattern & tutorial for you today, of a bag shape that you’ll love. It’s easy to make and utterly useful.
This post about tote bags is really about looking, being critical and then taking common things a notch up. I am sure you have seen many of these classic knitted bags around. If you are interested in a free knitting pattern for this basic tote classic, you’ve come to the right place. However, today [...]
Using reusable shopping bags should be ‘normal’ now, and yes, I know a good tutorial for a basic shopping bag is truly overdue on FineCraftGuild.com. We all need a whole bundle of them. Good and sturdy reusable shopping bags were always normal in the European family where I come from. However in my North [...]
It’s Tote Bag Monday and we’re featuring a beauty of a tote bag today. I love that ruffle on the front, don’t you?! If you’re a quilter with loads of matching leftover fabrics, than this is the bag for you this year. These days we’re in love with robin egg blues and aqua [...]
I’m in love with Anthropologie’s current New Arrivals. Check out Anthropologie’s Javanica Tote Bag for Spring…! It is another clear example, that a tote bag does not have to be boring and boxy. Check out these pictures of it. 1. Swinging 2. Embroidered 3. Faux leather trim 4. Detailed Straps 5. Flower Ties [...]
I like bags and if I see any opportunity to design a bag, well, I’m on it. Today I’m sharing an opportunity with you to not only design a bag, but also to get some free publicity from winning a contest. What fun. For the first time ever, City of Craft is inviting craft enthusiasts [...]
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