Hurry, Valentine!

Hello, Friends!

Here we are, just a few days away from Valentine's Day. 

Are you ready?

If you need an idea for a quick gift or two...

think about using my

Be My Valentine mug rug PDF pattern.

It's available for instant download at just $3.00,

so you can get started stitching immediately.
Find it on Etsy, in my shop called eamylove.

If your sewing time is limited, just take a shortcut!

Leave out the quilting,
and just let the pretty fabrics steal your heart away.

My mug rug uses some Scandi II fabrics by Makower.
This Nordic print is a wee bit Christmas-y, but it works
for me, to brighten up any winter day.

I can always flip it over to show the snow-covered trees.

{All of the mug rugs made from my
 Be My Valentine mug rug PDF pattern are reversible.}

I'll be back soon to share a few more versions of my mug rug.

You can search my blog for more pretty samples,

with the "valentine" tag, if you just can't wait.

This pattern is so versatile...

I'll never run out of ideas for new valentine mug rugs.
Why not see what YOU can make?

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Anita Vacation Tote Bag - Black, Red and Linen Version

Hello, Friends!

Are you going to be traveling this summer?

I took some business trips recently,

so I made myself a new tote bag.

Do you recognize the pattern?

It's my very own "Anita Vacation Tote Bag" design,

available as a PDF pattern here on Craftsy, or

here in my shop called eamylove on Etsy.

For this latest version,

I wanted a mostly-neutral bag that would go with

a lot of my business wear.

The main exterior fabric is a floral print

from the original Mama Said Sew line

by Sweetwater for Moda.

The contrasting fabric near the top of the bag 

is Essex Linen by Robert Kaufman,

in a color called Flax.

The interior of the bag is also made from

the Essex Linen.

I find it to be very durable, especially when interfaced with

Pellon 987F fusible fleece, as I do for all of my purses.

Inside my bag, along one edge,

I use a strip of pockets,

to keep my sunglasses and other key items handy.

How do you like that cute zippered inside pocket?

For the inside of the pocket, I used a coordinating Sweetwater print,

from Volume II. 

What about that magnetic snap closure?
If you don't know how to add those,

my pattern will teach you...it's sew easy!

Even if you're not going on a vacation,

you might want to consider making one of these totes.

They make an excellent gift for a new grad!

Come back soon...we'll chat about this sweet pouch

that I also made, to coordinate with my new Anita Vacation Tote Bag.

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Valentine Coffee

Good morning to you!

Just a quick post, to share my latest

"Be My Valentine" mug rug.

This one is made using Bonnie and Camille's 

Handmade collection for Moda.

I chose to make some HST's and a bit of wavy quilting.

Voila! My mug rug was done in no time.

A favorite mug rug adds so much pleasure

to a little break, even when you're in a hurry.

You can whip up your own mug rugs

before Valentine's Day,

with plenty of time to spare.

My PDF pattern is available here for instant download.

For more inspiration from my "Be My Valentine" pattern,

visit my blog here...

and here...

and here...

and stop by again soon for some new ideas!

Now...if only I could make my own frothy design,

like this delicious Maple Latte from Peet's!

Have a great day!

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Double Exposure Zippered Pouch - A New Pattern!

Well, it's about time I introduced a new pattern!

Today I present the

tutorial-style pattern for my

Double Exposure Zippered Pouch!

In this pattern,

you'll learn how to apply "exposed" zippers,

which can then be trimmed with lace,

to resemble those gorgeous Japanese lace zippers.

{You know you've been wanting those lace zippers!}

This pouch is quick and easy to sew.

All you need are 2 or 3 fat quarters of fabric,

some Pellon 987F fusible fleece,

2 zippers

and 1 1/2 yds. lace or other trim.

For my sample,

I used Bonnie and Camille fabrics from the

Marmalade and Scrumptious lines.

The tangerine zippers came from Zipit on Etsy.

The pattern is full of photos to guide you, step by step.

Before long,

you have a stylish and useful double-pocket pouch.

You could keep some hexagons in one pocket...

and keep sewing supplies in the other pocket.

The pouch finishes at 9 1/2" x 12",

which makes it large enough to carry

some types of tablets, too!

You can fold the whole thing in half,

so it can go into a tote bag or purse.

Look what I did with the zipper pulls, for a final touch!

I cut some narrow ribbon (3/8" wide) on an angle,

then threaded it through the zipper pull.

I knotted it and trimmed it neatly.

{A touch of gingham makes everything sweeter!}

You can find my pattern for the

Double Exposure Zippered Pouch right here on Craftsy.

I've also listed it in my shop on Etsy,

called eamylove.

Come back tomorrow...

I'm having a GIVEAWAY to celebrate!

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And Now A Word From Our Sponsors...

OK...I'll be honest...

I don't have any sponsors!

{But I'd love to have sponsors, if anyone out there is interested!}

Still, I think it's fair to warn you that I'm

doing some advertising in this little post.

I just have to tell you about some great lower prices,

for my original downloadable PDF patterns!

These prices are available in my pattern shop on Craftsy...

and also in my shop on Etsy - eamylove.

Are you looking for a casserole carrier pattern?
Aunt Ellie's Casserole Carrier 

has a clever design that works for any dish...

pie plates, oval baking dishes,

round casserole dishes,

or even a 9" x 13" cake pan!

What a great gift idea for new grads, brides, moms

or birthday girls!

It's on sale for just $5.

If you'd like to make a customized cover

for an ereader, iPad, or tablet,

you'll love the stylish Linen Pocket Ereader Cover.

An easy-to-use worksheet eliminates the guesswork,

and you'll end up with a perfect fit every time,

no matter what brand or size the device.

It's on sale for just $5.

Everyone needs a vacation from time to time...

and the Anita Vacation tote makes it even more fun and practical.

You won't believe you've made

this soft and sturdy bag yourself, with professional detailing.

Lots of pockets keep you organized, no matter where you're going.

It's on sale for just $5.

Lastly, both of my mug rug patterns

are now available at only $2 each on Craftsy and Etsy.

My Tumbler Mug Rug is pieced with the classic shape.

It's on sale for just $2.

My latest Celebrate Mug Rug design uses

a simple and festive bunting to inspire celebrations

big and small.

It's on sale for just $2.

Also, just so you know...

Craftsy is running a Sweet Summer Sale on classes

Sweet Summer Sale from July 17 - 21.

Enjoy great savings  of up to 75% off 

on fun and informative classes!

You can be stitching as quickly as you can shop,

with instantly available downloads.

Try one today!

If you make something from my patterns,

I'd love to have you share photos in the Flickr group,

Amy Made That...and So Did I!

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