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I have a bag pattern that I absolutely love! I've made one so far, it's a quilted bag and was a LOT of work! The part that tripped me up and where I messed up my bag a bit (not enough that I can't use it, but I am wondering how to avoid the problem for next time...) is sewing the bottom and getting boxy corners. I somehow sewed something together that I shouldn't have and my corners were rounded and puckery! I followed the pattern and had cut out the box of fabric on either end of the bottom, but something went awry during sewing. Is there a way to pin something or mark something so that this doesn't happen? The pattern was a bit vague in that section. It is the Regan bag from Marlous Designs, by the way, if anyone has sewn/seen this bag before. Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer!

I designed this myself, and I'm thinking the next one I will have some improvements made. I will probably hand sew the next one as it is a bugger to sew through that fluff!!! I made a removable pouch for the inside--skip that! Next time I'm sewing the fleece lining in. I also want to incorporate a separate little pocket for the earbuds.....but I still love my little wonky monster case! LOL

Thanks for looking!

Nice job! It's hard enough to pipe frosting, I can't imagine piping soap frosting!!! (I cheat and use a mold. LOL) Those are really pretty.

*I* would stick to silicone or wood, but others may chime in here. As far as the dimensions go, since I totally suck at math, I would start out by looking at some of the moldmaker's log mold dimensions and see what they are running as far as soap volume. At least that might help give you an idea of how big/small you need to go. Upland's not around anymore (which makes me sad) but there are still some other good moldmakers out there. I looked into having a slab mold made for me, and it was a bit spendy at the time. If you're crafty enough to make a mold, that's great! Best of luck and sorry I wasn't more help.

I liked it and thought it had a nice "toasty" scent to it....not heavy, but you could detect it.

Fire Mountain is good and also Nunn Design if she does steampunk and more artistic designs.

Can't you make the entire cupcake top out of MP, using a mold? I've done it and they are super cute!! Haven't found a way to attach sprinkles yet....maybe brushing with MP and then sprinkling jojoba spheres on them? Just throwing that out there......

I SO wish I was able to go!! You guys have fun!

And I cannot give away this scent. GO FIGURE!

REALLY?!? Wow, isn't that funny how tastes are different in different parts of the country? Red Clover Tea from Symphony Scents is one of the few fragrances that has floral in it and doesn't make me gag or get a headache. LOL I am not a fan of the florals, however, most ladies in this area are.

Welcome, welcome, welcome back!!

What about shrink bags? I've only made bubble bars for personal use so far, and just stored them in a big freezer bag.....I am partial to shrink wrapping though and think that would look nice and prevent moisture/dust/fuzz from getting onto the bubble bars. Perhaps some other ladies will chime in here.....sorry I'm not more help!

Red. Clover. Tea. OMG, love it and so do the ladies at work!!!

How cool! Bet it smells great too, nice job!

They're all gorgeous!! Love the colors!

pretty! I love them all.

You can't use an e-class? Do you need a special internet connection or something? What an awesome prize! Shame you can't use it. I'd love to take a class with The Nova Studio! Maybe you could trade for something you need or have a trivia contest if you just want to give it away.....

I like NG's Chamomile. It has an herby scent to it and it lasts in my CP! While cleaning out my private soap stash, I'd found a bar that was WELL over a year old and still smelled divine!

Lovin' those black swirlies!!

WOW!!! That is gorgeous! Nice job!

Column swirl soap from demo

Bath bombs from interactive demo (everyone did an awesome job!)

What a nice time! The venue was large and beautiful, the vendors were awesome, the demos were so informative! I learned alot! My favorites were the column swirl demo, bath bomb demo and Kristy's flower swirl soap demo. My bath bomb fell out of it's little holder on the ride home and was rolling around in my trunk! Can you believe that only being made hours earlier it didn't crack, break or even crumble in the slightest?!? I'm going to try applying the tricks I learned yesterday to my soapmaking and bath bomb making.....I'm excited to see my results! A big thanks to everyone who worked behind the scenes to make the Gathering such a success! Everything was wonderful! I'm already looking forward to next year!

I must say, arriving a day early and taking in Amish Country was a great time too. I'd never been there, and it is a trip my daughter and I will never forget.

It was great to see everyone again! I'm already looking forward to next year.

Care Bear, where are you?

She's right behind you.....looking over your shoulder! (sorry, couldn't resist! LOL)

Thanks Abbie! It was a hoot! I had such a good time!!! Seriously, if anyone is sitting on the fence about going.....GO!!! You will not regret it.

:cry2::cry2: Sad that I can't go this year!:cry2::cry2:

I had such a good time last year....unfortunately my finances won't allow it this year unless something changes drastically.

Even though I am not attending this year: I am still the Kokum Queen.....unless someone steals my title by melting more Kokum Butter in a hotel sink than I can! LOL Betcha can't!

You girls (and guys! LOL) have fun!

Thanks CareBear!! How are these molds when it comes time to remove the soap? Do you use the heat or freeze method that they state on the website? This is really the size I am looking for--thanks for the link!!