Wow, see what I do with 2 placemats and 2 potholders!

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[@gracewest5504]

It's nice to see a Christian sister sharing her talents. Thanks for the video.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you and you are welcome 😊

[@bernadetteevans2]

ABSOLUTELY SISTER!!! ✝️✝️✝️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@vickichandler5872]

Such a great idea... for a laptop, notebook with paper and pencil/pen or quilt block fabric with a small cutting mat with tools needed. Many more uses, too. Love, love, love it! Enjoyed you thinking process while making this. I think most of us talk to ourselves and work out any glitches. Appreciated that you didn't edit out "oopsies". Cause we all have them. Thank you for sharing your creative side. Blessings to y'all.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you so much!! ☺️ Those are great ideas too!

[@dennismitchell5728]

Why not leave the loop on pot holder and add a big button to the place mat and use that to fasten instead of bothering with cutting loops off and having to add velcro.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

That’s a good idea but I thought it would look funny 😄

[@charlirobinson1548]

Great idea!

[@daliaj.navarretec9337]

La sra mucho se demora mucho habla

[@vickishaw798]

I watched your video today for the first time and loved it, but I hate zippers. I do whatever I can to avoid zippers. I hope you will have many ideas not using zippers. You are an awesome sewing/crafter and someday I hope I can show people how to do things that are beautiful and useful. Thank you so much. Vicki Shaw

[@glendalenesites856]

I didn't stitch through glue with my sewing machine before either. It would gum up my needle and cause it to break. Then I found needles by Klasse that you can sew through glue and stickers. They cost a little more but are so worth it. You may already know this since this was posted a couple of years back. Thanks so much for showing us how to make the laptop case. You're the best ❤

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Good to know. Thank you so much 😊

[@kirstymerrell]

If you liked the blue, then put one floral side out and one flower side in with blue on outside. It gives you a pocket on the inside. Super cute project

[@Panthrose]

I’m a new subscriber! I love that you get your Jesus jam on while crafting !! I do too! God bless!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Welcome and thank you 😊

[@cindywest2689]

Thanks for sharing. It's amazing what you can do with the placemats and pot holders.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you and your welcome

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

Just FYI, when your sewing your zipper on, you can use regular glue to go temp attach it and hit it with an iron and it will adhere the zipper to the placemat so you can sew it on. Just thought I’d share.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Good idea. Thanks

[@laurishumway5201]

Wonder tape (2 sided tape) works well for holding zipper in place to sew down

[@maryhutson55]

Just discovered you! Love the project and your spirit. Love Jesus too!

[@tinacoon6199]

I'm about to do some binge watching!! Lol

[@kayvallance9560]

just found you! subbed! I enjoyed your project and thought that the black zipper worked just fine! I hadn't thought of putting the handle on the side of my bags, so thanks for that idea! I'm also a visual organizer - if I can't see it, I don't have it. I use my brother label machine and put labels on EVERYTHING. that way i can usually find my stuff. i also use dollar tree baskets - they have handles and that's where i put the labels.

[@doloresraml6539]

Love how this turned out and now I have an idea of what to make a friend for a birthday gift. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@pamsury3969]

If you will get some of that purple Elmers stick glue and run it along the side and stick the zipper to the edge. it it’ll hold it so you can sew it on and then do the same thing on the side and then finish your project. Then wash it and the glue will be gone.

[@donnabankstahl2457]

Love love this project💞So glad I found your channel.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you and welcome to my channel. I’m thankful for you ❤️

[@dianeshackelford3349]

Thank you for the step by step instructions in your video! Love the bag!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊

[@michelleterry5540]

Thank you for this video. You are amazing working in your comfort room if sewing. Have a wonderful blessed day

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@cyn4rest]

You're not alone. Organized Chaos -- perfect! Great project. Nice job.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Aww bless you. And thank you too!

[@irenestrienfeld6696]

Better than quilting your own fabric....can’t wait to see different designs on placemats at Dollar Tree...there are holiday ones too!

[@trrealityafterchemotv8295]

Tks for sharing this tutorial

[@JoannasDIYLife]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching 😊

[@Tomes23]

You are so clever! Thank you for not playing music! New sub. 😉

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@brendadouglas9833]

Great work. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you for taking the time to watch 😊

[@tootiekennedy1168]

Wonderful project! I love your craft room. My “fabric art studio” is also full of colorful areas I love to see. My happy place. Loved watching you create!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you and thank you for watching. 😊

[@conniecopenhaver120]

Here's an idea for you to try ... How about using 3 placemats to sew up a Sewing Machine Dust Cover ... Use elastic ribbons on the sides to hold the edges in place.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Sounds cool! Thanks

[@rosajl884]

I'm a new suscriber, I like this project, I'll sewing it, good idea. Thanks God bless you

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you for subscribing ☺️

[@DianeSwett]

I have organized Chaos too. it surprises me when others say I'm organized. lol. Not!

[@ursulagreen8374]

Your right about not using good scissors. My husband came over and took my sewing scissors to cut the tape off a box. I about killed him.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Oh no!!! I don’t blame you. Lol

[@kayharris6457]

Thank you for sharing. I love your video and will make the computer bag ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kimreimer6596]

That's a great bag. Going to make one. I have organized chaos too.

[@belindaperez8615]

Great tutorial!! Thanks.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you and thanks for watching 😊

[@briannab5296]

Turned out AWESOME! ... Eventually you'll want to wash it, be sure to add some table salt to the wash and it will stop any of the black dye from the zipper from fading onto the gorgeous placemats.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Oh wow! Thanks, I never knew that. Great tip!

[@faymckinnon]

Thankyou for showing me how to make a holder for laptop, ill make one for my grandson, he takes his everywhere.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Your welcome

[@bonnielong7684]

Love it. Your so much fun to watch! Can't wait to make one.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Lol thank you. Hope it turns out great!!

[@valerief1231]

L loved when you said that you made this up in your own mind and you weren’t even sure if it would work. It really came out nice. My grandson comes over from time to time and even though he is only 11, he has a much nicer laptop than I do lol. I’m going to use the inspiration from this fantastic design and add a layer of batting to each side, to protect his laptop from his awkwardness lol, thank you for giving me such a great idea, you also taught me there is hot fabric glue, I need to order some!

[@anitaspears8183]

What a great Christmas gift, yes I said Christmas it’s never to early to start ahead thanks

[@charlirobinson1548]

Funny you should mention Christmas ... I just ordered a couple things for my 2/ 7 yr old great geandsons!! Lol ...

[@corahyde2993]

Eeee÷e

[@3rscrafting]

OMG !! You are a riot. I subbed at 2 minutes. Making videos is so hard. We seem to be on the cat distribution center list. The feral cats have kittens in our shed knowing we’ll bring them in. I live in Virginia, and it’s been in the high 90s and 100s for over a month. I just adopted out 12 kittens and thought we were done. Nope one just had 2 and another is preggers. We are on the waiting list for low cost spay neuter. I called animal control to catch the main kitten daddy to get him neutered. There are three. I can’t. He looks well fed and could be somebody’s pet … sorry to ramble, but I have serious kitten ptsd … but I make journals so started putting up videos to sell. KZbin analytics. No views, no sales to pay at a regular vet. I even did a give away. No takers. But filming is so hard. I’m 67. I love your style. Will back watch videos. I gave up because journal supplies are not cheap, but I’m going to try making kitten rag dolls, and if I ever shut up, I’m going over to Amazon and buying the fabric glue stick. All you do to link is go to Amazon, copy the url, then paste it in the description box. Great video, great channel. Patricia

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you so much. Sorry about all those kittens. Wow.

[@gbyrd1970]

That is just way beyond cool!!! I would NEVER have thought of that!!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊

[@sarahbatcher6749]

I love to see your projects and love how you explain things. I too can't talk and do things at the same time. Lol. Happy Crafting

[@robertjohnson396]

You really do a great job explaining what you are doing. God bless you.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you. 😊

[@dorisrussell4777]

I would have added the handles on top to carry

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hi Doris

[@johnsonlamore2890]

Hope you are safe from the virus ?

[@valerief1231]

You should do that, I bet it will be awesome, that’s the great thing about these wonderful crafting creators, they set fire to our own creative juices. 💜🌸💜

[@puppiesfollowus]

Hello. New subscriber. Nice job. Beautiful project. Blessings 🥰

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊

[@jamieelstein6362]

Enjoyed watching! Cute! Love Jesus Jam! He is the Jam! God bless! Looking forward to another project!

[@pattyglaviano3285]

I can SO relate to you! You're very creative. This was a fun watch!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊

[@debbieankney8622]

Very nice project !

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you☺️

[@kimho5548]

What a great idea. Your video was really informative, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊

[@deborahorleans791]

I happened upon this video somehow. I read comments and was curious after that. Well, I am SO glad y'all posted those inquiring comments!! I subscribed and, "rang the bell!" 😂👍 I love the bag and the simplicity of it! I immediately had other ideas running through my brain on other ways to use it, etc! You are adorable! ❤ It's nice to see and hear a crafter so down to earth just doing her thing! I am looking forward to seeing all your past and future videos! Thank you for bringing us you! 💕

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and for subscribing. I appreciate you!

[@raquelortega4649]

I love it great idea

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you for watching. 😊

[@sondrabernich5079]

I love this Thank you for sharing your idea. Want to make this. Happy Crafting

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you and have fun! ☺️

[@barbschueller4027]

First time watching your channel.enjoyed your directions and your comment s. Praise the Lord.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lsangelann]

Very beautiful, and your very creative . Thank you for sharing

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Your welcome and thank you 😊

[@nannykat1057]

I liked watching your creativeness...and then you said..."...my Jesus jam...."...soooo... Howdy from Texas! 🤠🤠 You have a new subscriber .... who also listens to Him. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Welcome to the family!

[@virginiarobles7697]

I love it. It came out pretty

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊

[@lindahartell8610]

If anyone doesn't know--it's a good idea to keep a small bowl of ice water nearby when using a hot glue gun. Stick your fingers into the ice water immediately and never ever try to pull the glue off with your other fingers! No more "ouch".

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Good to know but my reactions are to fast🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ I’ll try next time

[@lindahartell8610]

@@JoannasDIYLife I burnt my fingers once using hot glue but after seeing the tip on a craft show I haven't had it happen since. You have so many viewers and I thought it was worth mentioning. It's good to see so many people interested in sewing and to see believers sharing their abilities and their faith.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

@@lindahartell8610 thank you! I hate that you burnt your fingers. I myself have done it many times and blistered myself. Again thanks for the tip😉

[@shelbymartin2598]

I love the Jesus Jam while you craft. That great!!!!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊

[@gingersnaps201]

Luv it, Luv it. Pls do some MORE. I am gonna do one for my Hubbie. Thank u ❤❤❤❤

[@tiffanyjenson5096]

Absolutely love you! Like I'm hanging with a girlfriend while she tries to teach me to sew! (I can't use a sewing machine to save my life... I have literally broke every one I used. Home Ec teacher moved me back to woodshop to save the rest of her machines. True story, the boys were so mad!) Anyways, you are fun! Thanks for this video! Makes me really wanna try to sew again! As for the handle on the side, but the zipper and pocket openings on the top... I'm guessing you could have found a way to just make the bag sideways, right? Then the zipper could be shorter one? I dunno. But I really like using such pretty placemats which are already quilted, therefore already perfect for a laptop! Smart!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Awww bless your heart. Practice, practice, practice! As for the handle I could have put it on the top but I chose the end and the long zipper is perfect for sliding the laptop in.

[@caroldiloretta749]

Was so happy to see a DIY. This turned out just perfect.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you. I’m just getting started and so far it’s going great. Thanks for people like you💕

[@SBL1932]

This is such a great idea, I'm definitely going to make one. Thank you for sharing your ideas and being a real person.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Awww your welcome. Thank you

[@Wanda6308]

absolutely brilliant. I love it. You can also make a tote if you box the bottom corners. Just think of all the possibilities. I have a laptop. so, guess what I am going to make. yes, you guessed it. thank you so much for sharing this tutorial with us.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@dianaphillips8019]

Organized chaos = CREATIVITY IN ACTION! I love your lap top bag. I just discovered that I needed another tonight, and there's your video. Prayer answered. Thank you

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Aww thank you. Have fun making it!!! And that’s a good saying😊

[@Myfavorites877]

I enjoyed the video. I’d like to try this and put handles before I put the zipper. Btw I like my Jesus jam also.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you. Have fun making one😊

[@ShelbyAsInCar1969]

Your so creative! I love pioneer woman!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you!!!

[@vickeymarcum9934]

Liked your video . Loved the place mats.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@marianita420]

I enjoyed this video. I am going to make one of these real soon. Thank you for sharing!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊 Have fun!

[@manestage5403]

I love this! Thank you for sharing it.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@sylviapineda6717]

Just Loved Your Video- Thanks- Calif-

[@tammymoore5392]

First time to see your video. Loved it. I have subscribed and ready to see more.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you for subscribing. ☺️

[@renaygoulding6400]

Good job but I think I would have used two pieces,( longer), of strapping and sewn the handles under the sides of the front pockets. It would carry more like a satchel that way. I do like the placemats though.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Good idea!

[@kayharris6457]

I love your video. I am going to make your project. Thanks for sharing.❤❤❤

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you. Happy sewing 🧵

[@melissanoble1621]

What a great idea! I am going to do this! Thank you for sharing! 😁❤. Oh my I get your organized chaos! That is me also! Love Jesus!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you. Have fun with yours! 😊

[@rxh278]

Just became a new subscriber loved the craft, but loved the reference jesus jam...lol put a smile on my face. GOD BLESS. ACTS 238

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you for subscribing!!

[@joycewilliams5134]

Nannies country treasures

[@sharonlyons5141]

Great project!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊

[@bonniestalhiem8025]

You are simply amazing! Thank you for this awesome tutorial…👍🏻👵🏻

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Aww thank you and your welcome😊

[@jolenezdebski5280]

Glad I found youe site. Loved the video. Can't wait to try it. Good Christmas gifts.

[@caroledw4479]

I love your creations and how easily you show how to do it ourselves. Thank you.❤❤😀

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lindamotley6217]

Very nicely done, would make a nice handbag also!!!!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Yes ma’am! 😊 thank you

[@lorimccormick1602]

Your so Blessed...beautiful

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Aww thank you 😊

[@lindamills8843]

Cute idea.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊

[@pato7721]

Love what you made. I’ll be making a couple of them. ☘️

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you! Have fun😉

[@elizabethholcomb8246]

I think using common items in a new way is super! Thanks for the step by step! Keep it real! ✝️🙏

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Awesome thanks 😊

[@pamelalehr6268]

Cute and simple, the best kind!

[@quilter1643]

Love the laptop. Please do more with the placements. Tk u

[@JoannasDIYLife]

I will try to come up with some cute things. Thank you😊

[@egauvin6429]

I will have to try this one. Thanks And God Bless. ellen

[@harrietstorey7350]

Love this awesome 👌

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Glad you like it!

[@loisrader8089]

Glad I found you

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊

[@drwebster1]

very pretty,lovely job!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Aww 😊 thank you.

[@cindytrout4452]

Ty for Sharing

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you for watching😊

[@lisamcdonald2877]

I love placemats for sewing projects. I'm in the mood for some upcycling with clothes, too, though haven't acted on it yet.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

That sounds like fun 😃

[@peggyhobbs3119]

Just love it. You did a wonderful job.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you

[@troyacaincross5712]

Oh my are you an inspiration happen to have place mats & as someone who sews so many ideas thanks so much 💯👏❤

[@whatsmamadoing9420]

Nice video, good humor. Thank you for sharing.

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@pamsury3969]

When you’re going to make a turn like that, always leave the needle down. That way you don’t have a loose thread and it’s so much easier to turn. I swear we must’ve been sisters in another life I have to time you sound like I do.😂

[@jaaziel9]

Thanks, I enjoyed your tutorial....

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊

[@CordulaPrice]

Thanks 😊

[@robingallion8564]

You should do a tutorial on how to make that ribbon pin cushion, steel wool ? Wow !

[@JoannasDIYLife]

I have pin cushion tutorials but I’m not sure if this was one of them but I got some good ones!

[@mickeymccalley3109]

Hi, just a hint, pins used for silk material are great to use for machine sewing.

[@lindanizamoff7981]

I'm going to try this.

[@sharonmccallister7957]

Enjoyed watching Nanny making the computer carrying case out of place mats. She is such a sincere person. What a great idea!

[@ripley275]

Super awesome! Thanks for sharing, this idea could go far. Blessings!

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊

[@mischad4838]

So happy to have found you! Great idea. Turned out beautifully 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Thank you 😊

[@leeannballard6538]

I'm going to try one...

[@JoannasDIYLife]

Have fun! ☺️