A Fun New Bag~

 I had the pleasure of pattern testing a fun new pattern from Kris of KM Designs. 

This is the 'HallieJade Mini' and the pattern is loaded with extras!

It can be made in faux leather, cork, decorator fabric or quilting cottons.

I chose a fun cotton print and quilted it to foam for body.

This little bag is small, but looks are deceiving!

It has a hidden front zipper pocket, a hidden back pocket for your phone or whatever. An inside sunglasses pocket and a zipper pocket!

The sides have snaps so you can make it smaller when carrying a little, and open the snaps when you have more to take along.

The straps convert from a mini backpack to a crossbody bag very easily. 

With minimal hardware and options for the front closure, this is a really fun pattern.

 

There are 2 versions, the Mini and the Mini 2~ with or without the front pocket.

You can find all the info HERE but be quick~ the sale is through the weekend. ;-)

Until next time~

Happy stitchin'!

A Bit of Sewing!

I used to sew clothes all the time~

especially when my kids were growing. It was not only economical, but I loved it!!

When I saw the Crafter's Edge Bumble Bee die I immediately thought of my DGD who sings a bee song to me and loves to watch the bees in the flowers.  

I looked for a ready-to-wear top, but there was nothing I liked so...

or should I say 'sew'... ;)

I found a McCall's pattern  (M6541) and made her a little top. :-)

 I really enjoyed sewing the top and making a bumble bee pocket was so fun! I was never really a fan of fusible applique, but I have changed my mind! LOL

I cut the appliques with my CE Crossover II machine after pressing some Heat & Bond Feather Lite adhesive to the back of the fabrics. For the bee's head I added a layer of fusible interfacing before the adhesive so the body wouldn't show through as much. 

I appliqued the bee onto the large hexagon (also in the Bumble Bee set) with a machine straight stitch,  and did a little hand embroidery before sewing it to the pocket hexagon. (Right sides together and leaving an opening for turning.)

I guessed at placement on the top, but it I think it came out great!

 And my DGD was sure happy! :-)

Tell me~

are you interested in clothing sewing, or strictly quilting?

I have more fun projects ahead!

Until next time~

Happy stitchin'!!

Meet The Penny Quilt

 Erica @Kitchen Table Quilting  released a new pattern today,

and you can read all about it here~

The Penny Quilt

I loved testing this quilt! I knew right away it would be the quilt for my small stash of Dr Seuss

fabrics. I chose red with white polka dots for the sashing. 

I think it makes such a happy quilt!

 

Be sure to check back to Erica's site a couple times over the next few days as she shares more versions and the tester quilts. So much inspiration!!

Until next time~

Happy stitchin'!!