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Bags, Felt Crafts, Gifts, Sewing
November 22, 2014 by Larissa Holland 4 Comments

Quickie Gadget Cozy

I took some time out of my manic hen sewing to whip up this gadget cozy for my sister-in-law, Tiffany....
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As Seen In, Bags, Errata, Sewing
March 13, 2012 by Larissa Holland 3 Comments

Zakka Style Errata

This just in: If you are making my Stem Messenger Bag included in the book Zakka Style, there is a...
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Bags, Holiday, Sewing, Valentine
February 17, 2011 by Larissa Holland 23 Comments

Two More Messenger Bags

I just managed to crank out these messenger bags from my stash for my two girls in time for Valentines...
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Bags, Gifts, Sewing
December 31, 2010 by Larissa Holland 8 Comments

Handmade Gifts 2010: Weekend-Away Travel Bag

I sewed my first item from my copy of Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross, the little zippered travel bag for...
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Bags, Felt Crafts, Gifts
September 13, 2010 by Larissa Holland 13 Comments

More With the Cozies

Still working on the cozy pattern. I’m having my husband bring home all kinds of phones from work to test...
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Bags, Fabric Crafts, Gifts, Sewing
August 17, 2010 by Larissa Holland 25 Comments

Cell Phone Cozies

This one for niece ErinSo I immediately found something to do with my new stash of felt. I need a...
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February 17, 2010 by Larissa Holland 13 Comments

Frilly Unmentionables Bag

My friend Kristyn had a lingerie shower this past weekend and I decided to make her a travel bag to...
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Bags, Gifts, Sewing
October 1, 2009 by Larissa Holland 23 Comments

Robyn’s Messenger Bag

I can share this now that Robyn has received her package with this and some other tiny goodies. I knew...
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August 18, 2009 by Larissa Holland 37 Comments

(Sigh of Relief) Don’t Look, Lori.

After much angst and re-doing, Lori’s messenger bag is {finally} {thankfully} {for betterly or for worsely} done. I have a...
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Bags, Gifts, Sewing, Tutorial
June 10, 2009 by Larissa Holland 218 Comments

The Basic Messenger Bag

Jamie’s on the left, Chelsea’s on the right. This tutorial does not include the flap designs, alas.As promised, here is...
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Bags, Fabric Crafts, Gifts, Sewing
June 4, 2009 by Larissa Holland 24 Comments

Jamie’s Leaf Bag

Wow. I even ironed this. Wrinkly linen.Another bag similar to Chelsea’s and my paisley one, from that same simple messenger...
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Bags, Just for Fun, Sewing
July 18, 2008 by Larissa Holland 11 Comments

Make Your Own Shoulder Bag

I made this messenger bag a while back out of Jade Somerset by Braemore. I found the pattern free from...
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Recently found this photo of my dad and my lovely Recently found this photo of my dad and my lovely mom. Mom is pregnant with her fifth child - me! So I’m in the photo too. Mom, I love you dearly, and I thank God for giving our family the blessing of such a wonderful and kind mother. Hug your mamas, y’all.
This Colly Bird color guide including the DMC numb This Colly Bird color guide including the DMC numbers is now on my site! Link is in my bio, then navigate to Color Guides > Benzie Color Guides, and you’ll see the TDITM guides there.
PATTERNS via my Etsy shop, link in bio
FELTS and notions a la carte from @benziedesign

I barely squeaked under the deadline with this Colly Bird. But I made it. *high fives my own hand* How are y'all doing on your TDITM challenge? Keep going strong and I will too. Looking forward to making my Gold Ring next. I love seeing your progress when you tag with @mmmcrafts and #twelvedaysin12months

#mmmcrafts #challengeaccepted #mmmakersgonnamake #twelvedaysornaments #benziefelt #feltonthefly #handmadegift #handembroidery #handsewing #handmadechristmas #woolfelt #feltornaments
My TDITM set so far. I'm really enjoying the color My TDITM set so far. I'm really enjoying the color palette chosen by my daughter, and the metallic accents are fun, too! If you need some motivation to sew your own set by Christmas, accept the TDITM challenge along with me to make (at least) one Twelve Days pattern a month and post your progress! 
Tag @mmmcrafts and #mmmcrafts #twelvedaysin12months #twelvedaysornaments
And don’t worry if you are late joining. No matter how many ornaments you make by December, you will still be closer to a set!

BUY PATTERNS in my Etsy shop, link in bio
FELT SHOWN is all from @BenzieDesign
COLOR GUIDES are on my site, link in bio

#handmadegift #handembroidery #handsewing #handmadechristmas #woolfelt #feltornaments #benziefelt
#twelvedaysin12months New month means a new TDITM #twelvedaysin12months New month means a new TDITM challenge, mmmakers! This month's pattern goal is Gold Ring. Yay! It's not a bird, y'all! Tag a photo of your completed rings with:
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to share your progress! (Please, no photos of my pattern pages.)
I'm looking forward to starting my ring soon. I will definitely be making use of more gold metallic accents and sequins with this one! 

SKILL LEVEL: Confident Beginner
PATTERN: My Etsy shop, link in bio
FELT KITS: @benziedesign or @feltonthefly
COLOR GUIDES: My website, link in bio.

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Larissa comes in under the wire for my #twelvedays Larissa comes in under the wire for my #twelvedaysin12months Colly Bird. I’m losing the light so I’ll need to take more photos tomorrow, but let the record show I conquered my color freak out and finished the ornament before the end of April deadline. 
SHOWN: The first four patterns in my Twelve Days ornaments series
SKILL LEVEL: Confident Beginner (when taken in order)
PATTERNS: My Etsy shop, link in bio
FELT KITS: @benziedesign or @feltonthefly
COLOR GUIDES: My website, link in bio.
All the samples shown here are @benziedesign felts, but I don’t have a published color guide for the Colly Bird yet as I just finished it today!

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This photo was taken last night before I had my co This photo was taken last night before I had my color freak out and had to sew three more alternate pieces in different colors. Now I will have a huge internal color debate involving a lot of stacking of pieces, second guessing, and squinting before I can actually sew the ornament together. Hey, I’ve got til midnight. #allpartofmycharm #twelvedaysin12months #twelvedaysornaments #benziefelt

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