Vanessa Lynch

Vanessa is the crafty and design savvy voice behind popular blog Punkin Patterns. She was taught to sew and embroider by her mother at an early age and learned how to knit and crochet from her grandmother. Crafting truly is her family legacy! A chemistry whiz with a Ph.D and an impressive career history, Vanessa is now a stay-at-home mom to two wonderful children. Her home is a gallery of the projects that the family has created and she wouldn’t have it any other way!

Find Vanessa Online:
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Vanessa`s Projects:

Simple Tea Bath

Here is a very simple gift you can make quickly and use up a few of those pretty little fabric scraps. One yard of Pellon® Cheesecloth makes five bags.

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Faux Fur Collar

Adding a faux fur collar to a plain t-shirt or blouse can make any shirt ready to wear to a party. It is a very simple and quick project. Fur with a stretch is recommended for a T-shirt.

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The S2 Bag

An easy and functional bag that can be sewn in a snap! This bag has one shoulder strap that stretches from one side to the next.

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Gift Bag Totes

This little gift bag is reusable, eco-friendly and elegant. It would be a great gift for a friend and is sure to be a new favorite. At the top of each bag is a contrasting fabric strip. The project contains directions for two sizes.

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