Wednesday, February 24, 2010

We have a winner..........and a tutorial

Well I finally sat down today and wrote the tutorial.  It's my first, so please, please let me know what you think - constructive criticism is warmly invited! 

Especially let me know if you're having any problems following my instructions.  I'd hate to think a child out there was being deprived of letting their artistic ability run wild all because mama couldn't work out how to make that Art Satchel! 

Seriously though I think it is a pretty straight forward, simple pattern.  Give it a go, and when you're finished contact me and share the results - I'd really love to see your version :)

On to the giveaway winners.............

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So that's Amelia from Duyvken
 "They are fantastic Fran! Well done. I've seen a lot of those art rolls but I think yours is the best designed. The girls look so chuffed!!"
 
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Tania from Myrtle and Eunice
"Way. To. Go!
Fran - these are FANTABULOUS! They would work so much better for my kids than the rolls we have - especially with the sketchbook packed away with the crayons. Genius. Genius, I say!"

Congratulations lovely ladies and a big thank you to all of you who entered.

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The free tutorial has now been removed.  Please see this post for more info.

24 comments:

  1. Just a BIT chuffed to have the real deal for personal tutorial reference! Thank you so much, Mrs!

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  2. What a fabulous tutorial. That would make an excellent birthday gift!

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  3. Love this tutorial Fran! Can't wait to give it a go.
    A

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  4. These are awesome Fran. What a great idea. You are very clever. And well done for all the time and thought you put into the tutorial.

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  5. Oh I like the satchel. I saw Cams roll up one which would be great for older kids. This would be great for my under 5's who insist on taking their drawing books with them... Thank You Thank You Thank You... I am adding to my to do list on my blog...

    xo Steph

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  6. Awesome tutorial! I know a few 4 & 5 year olds that will be very excited.

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  7. Great tutorial. Have an idea for an 'in-your-handbag-for-the-kids-when-they-need-it' version, but I love the idea that whenever the kids go out they should and can take their own. Now to finish a couple of other things so I can get the sewing machine out...

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  8. Thank you for the fab tutorial.

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  9. wow, saw this on Tania's & thought..maybe, just maybe I can have a go at it..
    Let me think about it some more (sewing challenged here), very nice indeed!!!

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  10. Thanks for this tutorial.
    I have just made my own version and blogged about it here:
    patchandi.blogspot.com
    Andi :-)

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  11. Thank you for the tute, what a fabulous idea. My almost 4 year old would love one of these - it is a bag, and it contains drawing equipment - she would be in heaven. I will have to give it a try for her. Thanks again, Cat

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  12. Found you on Tania's blog too.Great, thanks for sharing.

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  13. Thanks so much for sharing Fran - it was perfect timing. I just made one for a little 2yr old friend for his birthday instead of the pencil roll I would have done. Now one for my 2.5yr old! Great tute, simple and fast.

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  14. This is so awesome - I was going to make crayon rolls for my boys but these would be much better for heading out and about :)

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  15. So cute and beautiful fabric choice.

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  16. Love your how to!!! Awesome fabric!

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  17. This is really lovely. What a great idea.

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  18. That's so cute - I teach needlework to children and we've done a few variations on this theme with jewellery rolls, or knitting needle cases - but I love the idea of making it into a bag to carry about. THANKS!

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  19. I am so excited to make this today for my 5 year old to take a on a trip tomorrow. This might be a silly question, but I don't understand why two 45 inch pieces of fabric are cut for the strap if it will then be cut down to 30 inches. I think I must not be understanding the instructions. Did I miss something? Thanks!

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  20. Hi Clan Hill. I tried to email you directly but couldn't access your profile details....

    I'm excited that you're excited about making the on-the-go art satchel!!

    No question is a silly question, I'm glad you asked.

    In the tutorial I used fabric pre-cut into fat quarter's, so it was easiest to just cut two 3 1/2 inch strips which measure approx 45" long, then join them and trim them down to 30". If you're not using fat quarter's just go ahead and cut a 30" strip.

    Hope this has cleared things up :)

    Happy Sewing!!

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  21. yes, makes perfect sense! I made it about two weeks ago before we left for the beach and my daughter has taken it EVERYWHERE! It's awesome and was so easy to make. I love how your instructions had step by step photos because I'm a very visual person. Thank you so much for posting this!

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  22. Really Amaaaazing!!!
    God bless you abundantly!!!

    I Looooooved it!!!

    A friend tolde me about this On-the-Go Art, she saw it in a post of Pano Pras Mangas Blog, in it they attached a link to Lovely titltes Sweet Peas... I saw your tutorial and I am amazed!!!
    I have made this lovely On-the-Go Art S. and I really loved to do it!!!

    Thanks a loooooooooooooooot for this brillant tutorial!!!

    Keep on the road!!!
    Amazing Job!!!

    Bê =D

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  23. Wow Fran! Where have I been ... under a rock - this is awesome - really want to have a go at this one ... what fantastic presie idea! Hope you are well x

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