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    Florida Gem Tote A Bag Makeover Inspiration by Nancy Zieman

    Welcome to my fourth installment in Clover’s Bag Makeovers Series. This time with the Trace ‘n Create Bag Templates—Florida Tote Collection  gets a makeover. First introduced in 2010, the two templates included in the package can be used to make six style options. The bag featured below is the original Florida Key West Plus Tote. Whether you’re vacationing or running errands—this roomy tote is just the right fit, all while merging function and style.

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    California Dreaming—Bag Makeover by Nancy Zieman

    I’m delighted to be the guest blogger in this third installment of Clover’s Bag Makeovers Series. Throughout the month of May, we’ve been sharing the latest bag making techniques and notions. Plus I’ve been sharing my favorite tips for quick and easy bag-sewing methods along with the inside scoop on how I give my bags the couture-look. Clover and I introduced the Trace ‘n Create Bag Templates—the California Collection  in 2009. With the two templates that are included in the package, there are six style options. The bag featured below…

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    10 Bag Makeover Tips from Nancy Zieman

    Featuring Trace ‘n Create Bag Template “Town & Country Collection” Metro Bag Guest Blog Posting by Nancy Zieman I’m excited to be the guest blogger in the first of Clover’s Bag Makeovers Series. Throughout the month of May, we’ll be sharing the latest bag making techniques and notions. Plus I’ll be sharing my favorite tips for quick and easy bag-sewing methods along with the inside scoop on how I give my bags the couture-look.

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    Helix Scarf with a Soft Twirl

    A sunny hello to you all from Las Vegas!  I am here for the International Textile Show and am looking forward to seeing all the beautiful designer fabrics and new embellishments the vendors will be showing. I haven’t had time to work on my Irish Sweater for grandson, Garret, with all the preparations for the show but I did bring my two Helix scarves that are about completed.  I really want to get these off the needles and use some of the exciting yarns in my stash.  The pattern for…