2011 - Dog Under My Desk

Mom and Daughter Two Zip Hipsters

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 10 Comments

I made these for my friend Melanie and her daughter. The little one is at 85%. I made the strap shorter and just 1″ wide. I LOVE this size. If you need a little hands-free purse to hold your wallet, keys and phone when you go out, that size might be a great option. Melanie picked out and sent me…

Circle Zip Earbud Pouch Tutorial

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 524 Comments

I use a little zippered pouch to carry around my earbuds since they are the fancy microphone ones and I don’t want them to break or get tangled. Some of you have commented that you are looking for some small, simple gift ideas. This is definitely simple to make, and a little more fun than the typical rectangular zippered pouch!…

Two Zip Hipster pattern is ready!

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 4 Comments

It’s done! I think this pattern is literally a year in the making from when I made my first zippered hipster. I am so excited to have the pattern ready for you! So excited that the blog even got a complete re-design for the launch! Check out the entire new Pattern Shop and the Two Zip Hipster Pattern! This is my favorite…

Pieced Strap Mini Tutorial

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 9 Comments

This is the strap technique I use on the Two Zip Hipster and my other cross-body bags. This style only needs one yard of main fabric, but to make the long strap would require two yards. I haven’t found webbing I’m in love with and I like the comfort level of fabric straps. I pieced the straps on this bag and this bag and…

Fleece Dog Bed Tutorial

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 190 Comments

Loki got a new bed today and the weather held out for photos, so you all get a new tutorial! Read below to learn how to make this cute fluffy fleece dog bed! I’ve made… four of these now? At least four. Anyway, you can make these all different heights and diameters (π is your friend). Loki already loves it,…

Zippered Hipster

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 33 Comments

***UPDATED: The pattern is available HERE. Thanks! – Erin*** OK first, can I just say that this bag needs a better name? If anyone has a suggestion, please leave a comment! This bag is loosely based on one of my favorite bags. I love cross body bags for the grocery store, running errands, walking the dogs or any task where I…

Notepads for teacher gifts & a TV while sewing question…

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 8 Comments

I spent some time yesterday working on these! They went together quickly, although I almost ran out of green thread, but I made it! My mom is giving these to the teachers she works with for end of the year gifts. Each one is made out of a single fat quarter using the small version of my Notepads PDF Pattern….

Notepads Pattern is done!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 2 Comments

The Notepads PDF Pattern is finally done!

Sam’s Pillowcase Mini Applique Tutorial

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 7 Comments

I made Sammy a new pillowcase with her name on it. I bought this super squishy, cluster filled pillow a while back to see if I liked it. I do. But Sam LOVES this pillow and she steals it constantly. There could be 5 pillows on our bed and she will always find this one. So, it’s hers now…

MegaMan is done!

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Erin Erickson | 0 Comments

The MegaMan quilt is bound and washed. I just had to wait for a sunny day to take pictures. We had some warmer weather yesterday and I heard it might get up to 60 degrees on Thursday before it gets cold again, but it’s still really dreary out. I need to get a couple pictures of it folded up (without…