ChrisW Designs

Sugar and Spice in Homespun Magazine's June Issue! YAY!

Christine Welsh — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:23:40 PDT

It was SO cold this morning....I absolutely FROZE....just 8 Degrees C inside and we had a HUGE frost down on the flats this morning BUT I was too cold to go out and take a photo.........Ok...so I know some of you are laughing at me because to you 8 Degrees...

Bag Brag Tuesday Linking Party - Week Four!

Christine Welsh — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:01:00 PDT

Welcome to the fourth week of the Bag Brag Tuesday Linking Party! The place to share your bag making endeavours! New or old - if you feel it is worth bragging about, please share it here! :) So just what IS a linking party? Well a linking party is a...

Introducing DAWN To DUSK - My Newest PDF Pattern - A Backpack!

Christine Welsh — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:20:12 PDT

Well....as per usual, it took me longer than anticipated to reach this day! BUT....finally it is done! But before I go on to show you all the SUPER AWESOME photos sent to me from my pattern testers, I just would like to THANK each and every one of them for...

Bag Brag Tuesday Linking Party - Week Three!

Christine Welsh — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:27:29 PDT

Welcome to the third week of the Bag Brag Tuesday Linking Party! The place to share your bag making endeavours! New or old - if you feel it is worth bragging about, please share it here! :) So just what IS a linking party? Well a linking party is a...

We have a WINNER! The New Backpack Now Has a New Name!

Christine Welsh — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 20:49:36 PDT

Wow........there were sooooooooo many FABULOUS name suggestions for my new Backpack pattern that is was really NOT easy to pick a winner....just ONE winner! Oh my GOSH! I had to get Amy to help me.....afterall....she takes the backpack to school! The Dawn To Dusk Backpack OK....I won't prattle on...we made...

My New Best friend - Clover's Wonder Clips!

Christine Welsh — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:32:12 PDT

It's really GREAT when you find a new tool that makes life easier and Clover's Wonder Clips do just that! I had heard of them before BUT of course, I didn't get around to getting myself some to try....until now, that is....and can you guess what? I LOVE them! They...

Bag Brag Tuesday Linking Party- Week Two!

Christine Welsh — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 07:01:00 PDT

Welcome to the second week of the Bag Brag Tuesday Linking Party! The place to share your bag making endeavours! New or old - if you feel it is worth bragging about, please share it here! :) So just what IS a linking party? Well a linking party is a...

Name my New Backpack and WIN the Pattern AND the Buckles & Strap Adjusters for It!

Christine Welsh — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 22:29:36 PDT

ANOTHER UPDATE: Competition Now Closed! UPDATE: I've extended the closing time for the competition to Monday, 10th June.....Gives me a bit more time to make up my mind? LOL My New Backpack Pattern...Can you help me name it? Well.....My latest design is being tested and proof read as I write...

Bag Brag Tuesday Linking Party- Week One!

Christine Welsh — Mon, 27 May 2013 13:52:33 PDT

Welcome to my new Bag Brag Tuesday Linking Party! The place to share your bag making endeavours! New or old - if you feel it is worth bragging about, please share it here! :) So just what IS a linking party? Well a linking party is a super FUN way...

Pattern Testers Needed for New Backpack! Expressions of Interest Sought!

Christine Welsh — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:03:17 PDT

Sunday update: ALL pattern testing positions have been filled! Thank you to everyone who has contacted me and the response has simply blown me away! :) DO watch for the release of this pattern and no doubt some very awsome test bag photos that I will share with you as...