Stitch sustainably with this versatile, reusable gift bag project. Personalize the fabric to suit the occasion or the recipient and enjoy giving two gifts in one! Join Nicki LaFoille for this live event. 

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About the Artists:

Nicki LaFoille grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where she learned to appreciate the joys of nature and good cell service.

With a degree in Apparel Design and Journalism, she spent several years working for F+W Media as Associate Editor for several nationally-distributed sewing magazines. Her time at the company included a guest appearance on the PBS TV show Sew it All TV and numerous teaching presentations at sewing conferences around the United States. She currently teaches sewing via tutorial videos and Q&A sessions hosted by National Sewing Circle.

When not traveling the world with her family, Nicki lives in the U.P. with her vegetable garden, worm colony, and aging rat terrier.

"I’ve always had a special place in my heart for fashion. For me, it was less about looking good and more about expressing myself, though if I could pull off both, it was ideal. I started sewing at age 11 because I had big visions in my head of draped gowns and paisley bell-bottoms, but I hadn’t really learned how to sew. I hand stitched everything quite badly for a while, until my generous grandmother stepped in and gave me some pointers. I eventually learned to use an old Singer my mom had in the house for decoration and I was off on an adventure all my own. I earned a degree in Apparel Design and consider myself very lucky to have found a career that allows me to be creative and enjoy my passion."