What???!

My last post was almost two weeks ago?! How can that be??

Oh. Yeah. I've been sick. :-(   Bah humbug!  I do not like colds! And it seems like I caught a fun one. (not!)  Just when I thought I was better, I ended up back on the couch. :-(  This time I am better~ and hope to stay that way!!! I have way too much to do to be sick! ;-)

Yesterday I cut out a new pattern test bag. It was a quick and fun sew!

I was feeling adventurous, so I revved up the embroidery machine and added a bit of embroidery to the flap.  The flap, gusset, and strap are all in faux leather~ yeah I was missing sewing something fierce and had to pull out all my toys! LOL ;-)

 I love it! :-)

The inside has a very special hidden pocket~ easy to sew and a really fun feature.

There is also a zip pocket in there. 

This is the Sheridan Saddle Bag & is the newest bag in Nancy Stroop's Designz Collection.

Nancy is an Australian bag maker. She always includes a key chain pattern in her patterns. I didn't make it this time, but it is a fun addition~ especially if you are selling or gifting the bag. :-)

She also gears her patterns to newer bag makers~ lots of little reminders and tips to help you get great results!   

Tomorrow I am back behind my machine with a little quilt block making. I got behind in all my BOM's!  What are you working on?

Until next time~

Happy stitchin'!