Bumbleroot Design

07/15/2026

Have you wanted to learn what you can do with a Cricut or other craft cutting machine? Sign up for the new 2-hour workshop at Sew Dandelions on Wednesday, July 22. We'll cover all the basics to get you started!

You can use your Cricut to make iron-on designs as well as templates for painting on fabric, like I did with this "C". Sign up for the new 2-hour workshop at Sew Dandelions on Wednesday, July 22. We'll cover all the basics to get you started!

07/06/2026

It’s time for an unboxing! Do you have a Cricut cutting machine at home but are too intimidated to start using it? Join me on July 22 to UNBOX YOUR CRICUT! Registration is open — link in bio!

This will be a hands-on, interactive workshop using either my machine or yours! We’ll use heat-transfer vinyl and create a foldable box out of cardstock. Get started on your new creative venture!

After setting up the Cricut, we’ll go over the different types of projects you can use the Cricut for, materials it can cut, available tools and mats, and what you need at a minimum to get started. We’ll dive into the Cricut Design Space app, how to use it to design a basic image, and how to cut it out using the Cricut.

04/07/2026

Hi everyone! I was interviewed for The Straight Stitch Podcast, and the episode is out now ( #117). Janet and I met online before I even started my sewing and pattern business, and it was fun to connect and chat about all my different stages of sewing!

Our guest today is Cristina Phaneuf, owner of Bumbleroot Design. Cristina shares her creative journey—from learning to sew by hand at a young age to discovering her passion for designing and making beautifully functional bags. Along the way, she’s carved out a distinctive niche in the sewing wor...

03/26/2026

Hi! I'm Cristina, the person behind Bumbleroot Design. I’m a handbag designer and maker here in New Jersey, and an aspiring digital illustrator for my own custom pillows and fabrics. Here are a few other fun facts about me!

🇨🇱 Proud Chilena daughter of immigrants!

⚾️ Native NYC-er, Drew U alum now living in NJ again after a 20-year detour in MA. (LGM!)

✏️ I’m a writer first and foremost. 30 years of technical writing for high-tech led me to writing up my bag patterns for publication. I’m currently working on poetry and non-fiction as an author and illustrating my own book covers. I also edit books (and book covers) for friends & family authors!

03/19/2026

Registration is open! 🤩Join me for this NEW workshop at on April 14. We'll be making my Briamar pouch and learning about bagmaking and what goes into good bag design. Link to register in bio!
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03/18/2026

Just announced! I’ll be teaching my Briamar zippered pouch at Sew Dandelions Studios - Classes, Camps & Events in New Providence. It's a bag I designed in 2020 and is still my absolute favorite. I’ve updated the pattern to make the instructions even more straightforward, and will debut the updates in person!

This workshop is for intermediate sewists who have sewing experience and want to explore bagmaking. We’ll be using thicker fabrics and bigger zippers than what’s used for apparel and quilting. I'll also talk about how you can take the basic pattern and amp it up to make a leather handbag, dopp kitt, or even add some weaving!

Tuesday, April 14 — 5:30-8:30pm — Space is limited! Registration will be available soon.