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After a few enquiries from customers about hardware kits, I've decided to start stocking a few. The Momexa kits are available now and the Teloujay 2.0 kits will be available from mid May once the patt … read more

I've had loads of requests for a sew-along so I've finally got one scheduled.This is going to be very in depth, across 4 sessions covering everything from printing the pattern, to choosing fabrics, to … read more

Until recently, I personalised my bags using small wooden tags engraved with "Country Cow Designs". However, a couple of friends said the tags came off their bags after a few months as they protruded … read more

Straps are a bug bear of mine. For a long time I've favoured using metal strap ends because I don't want to sew through the huge bulk that's generally required to avoid raw edges. I searched onli … read more

Some bag makers despise binding, but is it time to reconsider? Recently, I've introduced my first pattern with binding. Some people dislike the way it looks in the lining and they consider it to … read more