Snap Happy Bags
I am obsessed with these bags! I love making them, and I still sit here opening and closing them whenever I pick one up.
A Snap Happy Bag is unique in that it uses a Stanley Tape Measure for its opening! Yes, you actually cut up a tape measure and use it! (I can see it now…husbands around the country wondering, “I know I left my tape measure here last week…”)
At the 2010 Sewing Retreat in Chamberlain, SD, I sat next to Donna L who whipped up three of these adorable bags one evening. I came home, ordered the patterns and they have been selling like hot-cakes ever since!
Snap Happy bags can be made in multiple sizes. The pattern offers exact dimensions to make three sizes, with directions to make a Snap Happy bag any size you want. I have seen Snap Happy bags with a top that opens as large as 14”. The little tabs on each side of the top of the bag make it easy to pull and open.
A good suggestion from one of our customers… “Don’t buy tape measures from the dollar store. They do not have a strong enough curve in the tape measure to form a tight closure on the top of the bag. It is pretty wimpy.”
Patterns are available from Heirloom Creations. Call 605-332-4435 to have one shipped to you.
This bag has pictures of Kate printed on to fabric using the Kaleidoscope Kreator. Software is available for $39.99 from Heirloom Creations. Want to see how it works? We have it loaded up and ready to show!
Kate Snuggerud – 11 Months
Click here to vote for Kate in the ArgusLeader’s Cutie Kids Contest.
We discovered Kate is a great traveler! Steve, Kate and I took our vacation to Oklahoma City to visit friends. Some highlights from the trip for her were: first time swimming, eating deviled eggs (yummy!), shaking cheerios all over the back seat and meeting her Great Aunt Teresa.
Loves ice cream!
First time swimming.
Tomato “Needle” Cushions – Store Slightly Used Needles Here!
Tomato pin cushions are a sewing icon. For me, though, they are more trouble than they are worth as a pin cushion. I prefer a magnetic pin cushion that will grab the pin if I just let it go near the magnetic base.
However, my tomato pin cushion has become a holder for my slightly used sewing machine needles!
Use an Identi Pen (a permanent fabric marker that does not bleed like a Sharpie marker), to label each of the tomato sections with needle types and sizes.
Extra Tip for Serger Owners: Keep a second tomato needle cushion to keep track of sharp and ballpoint serger needles!
The next time you use a sewing machine needle for just a short time, put it in its proper section instead of returning it to the needle package.
Forward pictures of your favorite needle/pin cushions to me at info@heirloomcreations.net!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
One day an Irishman, who had been stranded on a deserted island for more than 10 years, saw a speck on the horizon. He thought to himself, “It’s certainly not a ship.” As the speck got closer and closer, he began to rule out the possibilities of a small boat and even a raft.
Suddenly there emerged from the surf a wet-suited black clad figure. Putting aside the scuba gear and the top of the wet suit, there stood a drop-dead gorgeous blonde! The glamorous blonde strode up to the stunned Irishman and said to him, “How long has it been since you had a good cigar.”
“Ten years,” replied the amazed Irishman.
With that, she reached over and unzipped a waterproof pocket on the left sleeve of her wetsuit and pulled out a fresh package of cigars. He takes one, lights it, and takes a long drag. “Faith and b’gorrah,” said the man, “that is so good. I’d almost forgotten how great a smoke can be!
And how long has it been since you’ve had a drop of good Powers Irish Whiskey?” asked the blonde.
Trembling, the castaway replied, “Ten years.”
Hearing that, the blonde reaches over to her right sleeve, unzips a pocket – removes a flask a nd hands it to him. He opened the flask and took a long drink.
“‘Tis the nectar of the Gods!” stated the Irishman. “Truly fantastic.”
At this point the gorgeous blonde started to slowly unzip the long front of her wet suit, right down the middle. She looked at the trembling man and asked, “And how long has it been since you played around?”
With tears in his eyes, the Irishman fell to his knees and sobbed -”Jesus, Mary and Joseph! Don’t tell me you’ve got golf clubs in there, too!”
Gingher Designer Sarah Series Scissors
Many of you know that my favorite color is lime green. Many of you also know that Gingher makes incredible scissors, scissors that last from one generation to the next. Over the last couple years Gingher has produced limited edition designer series scissors. These series are beautifully colored and given a ladies name.
It is only fitting that the latest series has been named “Sarah” and are lime green! The limited edition scissors are available in both an 8″ sheer and a 4″ straight embroidery scissors.
Show up at your next sewing retreat with scissors that won’t get lost in the crowd. Speaking of sewing retreats, click here to see the dates for our Sioux Falls Fall 2010 sewing retreat!
Scissors are available at Heirloom Creations! Call 605-332-4435 to have a pair shipped to you!
Our EZ Wallets Take a Presidential White House Tour!
To tour the White House, you are very limited on what you can take in with you. Since no pictures or video are allowed you really only need your picture ID, ticket, cash and maybe a credit card. To breeze through security, everything else should be left in the car.
Recently we learned that one of our EZ Wallets took a Presidential White House tour. It was the perfect size for just the basic ID and money items! Tuck this compact holder into any pocket and enjoy the tour!
EZ Wallet kits are available from Heirloom Creations for only $3.00. Kit includes PRE-CUT fabric, interfacing and instructions. Sew up a couple for friends, family and have a few on hand to give out on a whim. **
**Another customer keeps a few extra in her purse to hand out to friends who comment that they like her EZ Wallet. They are thrilled when she takes one out of her purse and hands one to them. What an EZ way to make someone’s day!
Live outside our area?
We would be happy to select a kit for you and mail it. Call 605-332-4435 to order.
Kate – 10 Months
Kate Update – She loves to walk/run around and around the coffee table while holding on. And we have two teeth!
