MichaelaMurphy

Wow, what a bummer. Thanks for the head's up.
Michaela

Sorry, Swelldesigner, the link has been fixed.

This is so pretty. I really like how you mixed up the colors. Nice job!

Wow, Lilly, this is terrific! I agree with Diane, the framing really sets off the whole quilt very nicely. Thanks for all of your hard work this summer! Good luck at school, I'll miss you. M

Hi Thelazymilliner, The links to Jen's previous posts are in.

Lampslumps, You're all set--I reset the tags for you.

MsKirko,
Wow, you made several--I am impressed. It was fun watching you power-post them to the contest last night right down to the wire. They are all set.

Hi cndplus2,
I looked and found your bag-the tag needed to be reset. You 're all set and it should appear up in the tote-bag gallery sometime today. Thanks for the head's up.

Hi,
Don't worry about the last minute posts not showing up yet, they will. I am keeping an eye on things here behind the scenes until the deadline passes.
Michaela

Hi Lorien,
Don't worry if your bag isn't showing up yet. It is there (I just looked) Once the site updates you can see it up in the gallery.

Mamaslittletreasures,
You're all set--the tag needed to be set to the Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge. I set it for you and it will appear once the site updates (because the bag was already loaded) But I double checked and it is there.
Thanks

Hi Sugarpaperpress,
Yes, apparently due to extremely high traffic to the site there have been some issues. I just checked though and your tote bag is there (twice, nice job too) I am sorry that the site gave you a hard time. We are working to batten down the hatches so that you can post with ease as usual.
Thanks for letting me know.

This is so fabulous--I love that you made the gores in a polka dot print!

Where's my tote bag??
All of the tote bags that have been entered so far into the challenge will be listed here by the end of the day (Monday)
The site (so far) only lists the first twenty five entries. Happily we have thirty-five and the number is going up hourly! Keep an eye to see them all later today!

Bethwalk,
Thanks for the existential inquiry:) Yes, you can enter a tote bag that you have made using other materials as the handles.

Hi Canadianwriter, You can view all of the entries right here in the post and you can click on each one for an up close view. How cool that you entered two!

All of your shoes are so cool. What kind of glue did you use?

These are totally fabulous and I am so envious--especially as they also happen to be my size! Great idea!

Hi iHanna, Welcome and thanks for your question. This post is to preview what is to come this week on craftstylish and Diane's awesome how to will be posted on Friday, August first. Once you make the bracelet please post it in our gallery and help spread the inspiration!

Yes, Eileen DC, as I understand your question, you may use a particular quilting technique and embellish as you wish. If you have any other questions I'll keep an eye out for them.

Hey Linda, Thanks so much for posting this, I just watched the video and it made me cry:) What an amazing & inspiring story. I used to spend summers on the Vineyard and it really is one of the most beautiful places in the world, Susan is very lucky and she makes it seem so do-able. Wow, now I'm off to check out her blog...

Of course you can post it on your myspace blog. You can even leave a URL here if you like.

These are simply smashing. It is so funny to look at these too. I have, right now, several new dresses that look exactly like a couple of these pages. Thanks for sharing these--they would make great coffee table books!

Hi Pumpkiniki,
Yes, you can enter a different tote bag into a different category. I like the way you're thinking...
If you have any other questions about the site, please ask away. Oh.. and Good Luck!

Hi Jinkies,
Thanks for the cute capri bag post--and yes, I think I actually wore those pants:)
It looks like you are entering this into our Tote Bag Challenge? If so, all you have to do is go into your post (edit) and go to where the form says 'a Craftstylish design',click, and the menu will drop down and you can select the 'Tote Bag Challenge'. If you have any questions just post them here and I'll keep an eye out. Good Luck!

Hey Katytron,
Nice job! Why don't you enter this bag, your new one, or both into the Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge?

Exactly, minimeg, all you need to do is enter images that show how fab your Tote creation is and you can keep it right by your side. Thanks for asking.

Hi MissBeadalot,
Unfortunately, entrants to the Tote Challenge must be eighteen years old. How cool that you are making such cool stuff at fifteen--and Happy Birthday to you next week. Thanks for asking. You can find details on rules and eligibility at the end of the challenge post where it says 'click here.'
Please keep posting your creations in our gallery, we love seeing what you're up to!

I just got them in the mail the other day and I LOVE them. The texture is so cool, they almost look edible. I love the copper fused ring too!

How funny--I remember you because I remember the bag! Check out the bag that Kira made out of one of our CraftStylish t-shirts (search for Threadbanger) Please enter our tote challenge--it looks like you are on a tote bag roll!

Genius save! Is this the bag that you are going to enter into the Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge? I hope so!

I love the way that this tote showcases your awesome button collection--you should enter this tote into the Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge. Just go to the homepage and click on the badge to enter.

This is such a cute tote! Why don't you post it in the Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge? Just go to the homepage and click on the contest badge.

Game on Vicky!!! I am going to hold you to the challenge.
M

Your bag is great. I have been working on our upcoming tote bag challenge and have tote bags on the brain! Thanks for posting and I hope you'll enter the challenge.

All of your bags are amazing and I especially like these. I am hoping that you are going to enter our tote bag challenge and set the bar way up there.

Will do jeda21..stay tuned.

This simply knocks my socks off Jen. I talked to you on Friday and twenty four hours later--this genius green tee! Expect a lot of orders from my geek friends in Seattle.

Jennifer, you crack me up. I was so relieved to discover the moniker omnicrafter instead of thinking that I was just one of those who can't commit. See you soon Birthday girl!

I LOVE this bag!

I am going to weigh in here as the happy taste tester of Caitlin's cupcake lollies and they are an equal delight- to the tastebuds as they are to the eye--absolutely yummy!

Yes, you can get those gloves at Insidersny.com--and they are available in several incredible styles. Have fun!

Thanks, I am so pleased to hear that Jill's quilt has served as an inspiration. I encourage you to try your hand at it--and then I hope that you'll post your finished piece in our gallery!By the way, there are some great quilting starter projects and tips for newbies in the quilting section. Plus, Mary Ray has a beginner terrific project post there. Let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Michaela

My pleasure. Did you do anything special for Juneteenth?

Wow, this is absolutely beautiful!

Oh, I forgot to ask--Please send me a picture of the knitted brain! I MUST see this. Or can I see it online???

Hey! Greeting s from Red Sox Nation West. I was bummed to see that Fenway does not have a Stitch N Pitch game this season and I am finding out how to go about bringing one to a Major League team--I will post details as I get them.
Thanks for the heads up on the baseball exhibit--I am going tobe in that next of the woods later on this summer and I will definitely check it out.
BTW, I do have a terrific baseball story and it is going to go live on August 29th as part of The Moth podcast. If you'd like more details you can email me at bigalicenyc@gmail.com
Thanks,
Michaela

Betcha, Hannah Gruen made all of Nancy's clothes!

Married in Cooperstown? Oh, you're a girl after my own heart! I would suggest contacting TNNA and asking how to get one going in your area. I am going to make some inquiries of my own and I will get back to you in a day or two with some answers.

Aww man! Those teacup lights are the bomb!

Ahh, just wait until you see the rest!! Jeffery is a paper genius!

Jen--This dress is incredible! I want to see you in it!

I love 'em too. I really like the birdcage one.

Ah...thanks for bigger pic. It is even better close up.

I've been wondering about this technique--I like how it looks. What kind of ink did you use?

Beautoooful...

LOVE the pendant! I liked the image in Vicky's post too. I'm feeling an Esty splurge coming on...

Ever since I saw Vicky's post I've been jealous-- I am going to get one too!

Ooh..the pink one is so pretty. I live in Seattle and it was 45 degrees today, June 11th! I actually would have worn a scarf like this today...

Okay, can I just say that these are AWESOME! I want them all. I just moved to Seattle from NYC and the style vibe here is very different. These dresses are the perfect snazzy casual. I would love to run in to you wearing one of these hiking--I'd be following you up the mountain asking how you did it:-)

I agree with Linda. These are so cool to look at because of all of the fantastic detail. The wedding style cake pictures on the table is wild!

These are amazing. Mary Ray just posted about long-arm quilt machines--how cool that you have one, and that it has a name! The trapunto in progress is extraordinary. What is the base fabric that you used for the Bubbles quilt?

What a cute project. These would be fun to make for the awesome seamstresses in my sewing circle. Thanks.

Hey! How'd you make out with your bags? They are terrific and I'm certain that they were a hit. Let us know...

These are really terrific and you've inspired me--my boyfriend is an uber-recycler (I do my best.) He is also a photographer and I know he will be into the idea of doing something cool and useful with discarded boxes. Thanks!

I absolutely adore your project!

mskittyfantastico writes: Wow! What a great article on this show! Yes, unfortunately the heat did keep a lot of the expected turn out away. But it was still a great show with some beautiful work on display! Thanks Vicky, for stopping down and making it a little more bearable! Your enthusiasm for the show was very much so appreciated! Thanks so much Vicky! You rock!
-Jillian
Ms. Kitty Fantastico
CT Etsy Team

It looks like you had a lot of fun. I wish I could have been there making bangles too!

Exactly...while sometimes I feel like I HAVE to know what it is that I am making, I really love to just wait and see what happens. The good news is that if I hate it--I can just unravel it and the better news is that more often than not I am amazed by discovering how certain color combos work, and how some random stitches can become a cool pattern that I may never have thought of otherwise.

It is gorgeous--I really like the piping detail on the belt.

I'm inspired--I just learned to crochet too. I can't tell from the pic, is this bag big enough to use for a laptop?

I actually wrote my last comment in response to the first dress and then I looked at the others-- I am completely impressed, they are all gorgeous and you wear each one well. Brava!

Va Va Voom! This dress looks amazing on you. Beautiful job.

What a totally cute top--I love the color.

Diane--fabulous! I am going to make one and post it. CAn't wait for your next one...

I am so bummed that I can't go this year. I had a blast there last June. Maybe next year, Susan?

Why don't you come to Crafty Wonderland this weekend at the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland?

Uh oh, I think I have it too...
I love the post and I very much identified. I also LOVE the rings--they're awesome. I especially like the full hand ensemble look, very Zsa-Zsa. I can't wait to read more!

Ohh, it's so beautiful. I'd love to see a pic of you wearing it.

What an awesome project! Thanks for posting it.

Thanks! I can tell you how I did it, although, there might be a better way. I cut long strips of fabric on the bias (they were two inches wide.) I did't finish the edges because I kind of wanted to keep the fuzzy, unfussy look. I then sewed the strips together so that I had a very long continuous ribbon that I hoped would fit around the skirt once I ruffled it. I sewed a very loose basting stitch down the center of the strip (I used heavy duty thread for this) and pulled the ends to create the ruffle. Then I carefully pinned the ruffle where I wanted it on the skirt and sewed right over the original ruffle seam all the way around. It was so easy and I liked how it looked so I made another one a little higher up to create that tiered effect. The lines of stitching detail really add to the overall effect. For those I simply stitched (again with heavy duty thread) all around the skirt twelve times. I used the presser foot along the previous stitching line so that the rows were evenly spaced. I did the whole thing in an evening. Let me know if you try it--I love to hear how you make out.

I love the look of this technique--thanks for posting it! By the way I am a HUGE Sox fan and live in Seattle.
Michaela