Monday, June 22, 2009

it's here!


Happy Monday! I'm so excited to finally announce that my round bucket pattern is available in my shop. It has been tested and double tested at the Barn and Squam Workshops. I feel ready to release it into the world. It is for personal use only. The pattern is a PDF for both the medium and large round buckets. It includes tips and care for working with burlap and step by step instructions. So many of you have been asking for this! I'd love to see what you come up with if you make one. That's been the best part of my burlap workshops... seeing everyone's unique take.
I'll tuck a coffee sack pincushion in the mail to my first two bucket pattern customers! Just a little happiness in the mail!

I'm so happy to check this off my list! Now, I'm off to write up a simple tutorial for the Child's Travel Pillow. I'm really grateful that so many of you weren't too shy to ask. This is exactly what I love doing... sharing how to make things. My wish is to instill confidence and love in creating by hand. If you haven't learned how to sew yet... maybe that time is coming soon!
Sending you love on this first week of summer!
~Maya Pin It
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19 comments:

  1. Margie OomenJune 22, 2009 at 6:37 AM

    Now all we need is a place like gimme coffee to get the coffee sacs.
    I have inquired at many shops with no success. Maybe you could sell some of yours in your etsy shop?

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  2. mayalunaJune 22, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Sorry it's been so hard to attain the sacks. I've only heard of a handful of folks that can't find them. I will put a couple in my shop, but my hope is to encourage everyone to find their own. Selecting a sack and experiencing the rescue is part of the fun. Until I list them... there are lots listed on Ebay. Happy hunting to all of you coffee sack hackers out there!:)

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  3. Wild Roaming One (WRO)June 22, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Hi Maya, on what scale of difficulty would you put sewing the buckets on? I'm just learning to sew (self-taught) and I've collected a couple of sacks inspired by you...so I'm all set! But tenacity aside, I'm curious if I'm biting off more than I can chew with purchasing the pattern?

    WRO

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  4. mayalunaJune 22, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    WRO-
    I would call this pattern advanced beginner. It's a great way to pick up a few new skills. I'd be happy to give you some support along the way if you need it. My suggestion would be to make one with cotton replacing the burlap layer for your first run through... just to get the feeling for all of the steps before you work with burlap. I'm a self taught sewist,too so I'm hoping this is very accessible to all!

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  5. Grace@PoeticHomeJune 22, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Maya, I don't know how to use a sewing machine, but I'm quite inspired by your pattern and creations to start! Thank you for always sharing your generous creativity with us :)

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  6. KateJune 22, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    very cool! I am so glad you are sharing the pattern!

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  7. LoriJune 22, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Your stuff is great! I love your etsy shop!

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  8. Beki - TheRustedChainJune 22, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Those are so cool!

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  9. gardenmamaJune 22, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    What a fabulous idea, I love the thought of the 'hunt and rescue' of the bags! Great recycling!

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  10. pixieJune 23, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    It's amazing and curious to me that a bucket bag and burlap could illicit such joy in my own heart. And now I know I am not alone.

    HA! Thank you! I'm headed over to get my pattern now!

    :)pixie (friend of swirly)

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  12. Lisa-MarieJune 23, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    Maya!

    Your W.I.P Bucket is on the Etsy handpicked items page (9.23 am GMT)!
    I can't find a way to save it, and it changes every 15 mins, but I thought you would like to know!

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  13. ZenCrafterJune 23, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    I'm so thrilled that you've jumped into pattern making and sharing. You know that I'm a burlap enthusiast, so it will come as no surprise that I think everyone, no matter what level, should give the material a go. It's just so interesting to work with and shape, and the forms you've constructed from it are so sculptural.

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  14. coffeechrisJune 23, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Holy caffeinated creativeness - I'm sew so sew excited for this pattern, thank you. I too love your comment on "hunting and rescuing" the bags, it's part of the story and brings the personality to the bag the sewer creates.

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  15. Amie PlumleyJune 23, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    I've been waiting for you to do this - thanks!!! Also, I am assuming that the buckets can be made from cotton fabrics as well? Any adjustments to the pattern when using cotton?

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  16. kellenJune 23, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    Yeah Maya. More fabulous coffee burlap buckets in the world. What could be more wonderful for those old burlap sacks. Congratulations.

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  17. muralimanoharJune 26, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    I adore this idea. And SO want to make one. But when I went and got some burlap, it made my skin crawl to touch it. Next step....find some cotton feed sacks, instead! :p

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  18. reginaJune 27, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    thank you so much. i just finished my first :)

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  19. Betz WhiteJune 27, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Yay! You did it! I'd like to make a few of these myself...

    miss ya!
    Betz

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