http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/purse-blog.html The Purse Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to thepurseworkshop.com Web site and more. Subscribe here. en-us Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:04:27 GMT Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:04:27 GMT thepurseworkshop.com http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/the-purse-workshop-monthly.html The Purse Workshop Monthly is an newletter for the purse and bag making enthusiast. If you want to know what is happening in the world of this wonderful accessory join in the fun! Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:46:25 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/contact-us.html Contact us at the purse workshop and ask Jill and Marly a question you just have ot know! Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:09:26 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/knitting-instructions.html Free knitting instructions and basic techniques. Also, some of the positives of learning how to do this wonderful pasttime. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:39:21 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/how-to-knit.html Learn how to knit for Free! Basic knit stitch instructions with pictures for both Continental and English Methods. This is the basic stitch of all knitting! Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:28:56 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/felting.html Felting is a craft which is enjoying a revival right now. The craze is sweeping everywhere - find out how you can do it too. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:11:07 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/purse-ideas.html These purse ideas may just spark some inspiration for you. Check out these great pictures and make a purse just for you. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:50:49 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/free-purse-patterns.html Free purse patterns for you to use. Find some fun, easy and free patterns for purses and bags for you. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:38:29 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/felted-crochet-bag-pattern.html The FREE Felted Crochet Bag Pattern named Rosewood was inspired by the trendy purses that teenagers are carying around. The reversable nature of the bag and the hip color choice makes it a great bag. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:31:44 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/purse-handles.html Purse handles can make or break the look of your bag. Be sure you make the right decision for your own purse and check out these neat ideas. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:13:04 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/herringbone-stitch.html The herringbone stitch or edge to edge seam is great for stitching ribs or plain stockinette stitch. It's virtually invisible if you do it my way. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:27:07 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/blanket-stitch.html Blanket stitch is an easy but effective edging stitch. Check out this free tutorial and use this technique to enbellish your own work. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:26:13 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/about-marly.html Find out more than you ever wanted to know about Marly aka Yarn Thing Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:33:07 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/about-Jill.html More about Jill, co-owner of www.thepurseworkshop.com Wed, 24 Oct 2007 05:01:16 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/running-stitch.html Running stitch is probably the easiest sewing stitch to learn, and it's useful too. check out this great tutorial. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:19:06 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/back-stitch.html This free back stitch tutorial will show you how to work this simple stitch and form strong seams in your hand crafted projects. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:14:45 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/how-to-bind-off.html Learn how to bind off your knitting for Free! Basic bind off instructions with pictures. This is the basic way to finish off all knitting. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:18:38 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/how-to-crochet-bind-off.html Learn how to crochet bind off your knitting. And it's Free! Easy bind off instructions with pictures. This method produces a consistant stitch quickly! Use it to finish off all knit. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:14:16 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/crochet-i-cord.html Learn how to crochet i-cord for free! Basic crochet stitch instructions with pictures for creating this very versitle cord that can be used on bags and purses. Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:38:03 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/twisted-cord.html A twisted cord can look great as a handle for your hand made purse. Free instructions here - how to make this cool rope style handle. Sun, 24 Jun 2007 05:29:15 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/how-to-purl.html Learn how to purl for Free! Basic purl stitch instructions with pictures for both Continental and English methods. This is the other basic stitch of all knitting. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 23:30:15 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/purse-blog.html#Are-you-up-for-a-Purse-Knit-A-Long/Crochet-A-Long? If you simply adore purses, make them all the time, or you would just love to try one for the first time, then you may be interested in this fun event. It's a chance to be inspired by others, join in a fun activity and maybe even win prizes. Yes - PRIZES! Many donors have aleady agreed to send some fabulous prizes to the lucky winners in this exciting "Purse Roundup". Some of the prizes include hand dyed yarns and hand made stitch markers to name only two, though MANY more items have been pledged from all over the world. To find out more, be sure to click on the "permalink" below and sign up to enjoy a summer of purse making fun and friendly competition. Please come and visit! You can't win if you don't join in! Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:35:37 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/felting-in-a-washing-machine.html Felting in a washing machine is so easy you'll be wanting to do it over and over. Find out the finer points of felting your wool projects. Sat, 09 Jun 2007 05:14:24 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/half-double-crochet.html Half double crochet is just what it says - half way to a double crochet stitch. Find out how to work this stitch - perfect for felted purses. Mon, 28 May 2007 21:48:35 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/crochet-slip-stitch.html Crochet slip stitch is used constantly in patterns, but can sometimes be overlooked. Not only can you join crochet rounds, you can also embellish with it. Mon, 28 May 2007 21:39:09 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/how-to-hold-yarn.html Learn how to hold yarn when knitting continental method - often refered to as knit left handed. Free and easy instuctions with pictures showing you how to use this technique. Mon, 28 May 2007 06:56:42 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/double-crochet.html Double crochet is one of the basic stitches used to form more advanced stitch combinations. Learn how to work it here. Thu, 24 May 2007 05:49:43 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/purse-blog.html#Website-and-Patterns-in-Progress Wow, it sure takes a long time to get a website up and running efficiently! I never expected this much work. How long is it going to take you ask? Well, my goal is to have patterns up here for you all by mid June. Geeze, that means Jill and I better get cracking huh?! Have no fear, all this time spent on the website has not made us forget about our soul purpose for starting it in the first place. Both Jill and I are actively working on more purse, handbag, backpack, and bag patterns as we speak. They are funky, original and a blast to make. So, keep coming back...there is sure to be something here for everybody! Soon, very soon! Marly Fri, 18 May 2007 02:40:32 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/knitting.html A little knitting info to introduce beginners to this fine craft. Find out what you will learn about knitting from us right here. Fri, 11 May 2007 03:38:43 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/chain-stitch.html The chain stitch forms the foundation of most crochet pieces. It is a simple process which can actually be worked without a hook. Fri, 11 May 2007 03:38:43 GMT http://www.thepurseworkshop.com/crochet.html An introduction to the art of crochet, together with a list of topics we'll teach you right here on site. Fri, 11 May 2007 03:38:43 GMT