Looking for a Sweet Little Gift?

...for a sweet someone? :-) 

Kim at Lily Patch Quilts has a new pattern called 'Sweet Little Pleats' and I am in love!  :-) It's easy. It's quick. And it would make a darling gift!  Need a small tote bag for your book when you are waiting at the Dr.'s or even a little project? Have a little girl in your life who needs a little bag? :-)  Look at this~~

Isn't it just darling?! I was on a black and red kick when I made mine and I love it!  It has a snap closure and some inside pockets too! And just think how cute it would be in polka dots!  Take a look at Kim's blog for other fabric choices and ideas. :-)  Fun! Fun! Fun! :-)

Until next time~
Happy Stitching!

~Went with Buttons~

Thanks so much for the comments, but I didn't see them until this morning after I'd done the stitching! :-o Sorry. :-/

I decided to sew buttons on last night... now it is finished! :-) Well...., not quite~ I think I'll put a covered board in the bottom to give it shape. It measures approx. 12 inches wide by 14 inches high with a 4 inch bottom. I think if I covered a heavy piece of cardboard and slid it into the bottom, it will sit nicer and hold its shape better. ;-) It has pockets all the way around in the inside. It holds a book or magazine very nicely. I won't take anymore photo's as the bottom really won't show so much when it is sitting down anyway. :-) Aren't you glad you won't have to see it again? LOL :-)

I also pressed and prepared all my pieces for the April BunnyHill BOM~ I know! :-o The last day of April and I'm finally getting to it! And the Verandah Views BOM is now up for May! I'd better get to work!~ :-)

Until next time~~~

Happy Stitchin'!!

Sewing!

Oh it felt great to dig into my scraps and sew today! I'm working on this bag for a friend who loves Thimbleberries fabrics. You might recognize the pattern~ I did the B&W bags from the same pattern last month. ;-) It's from the Spring issue of 'Quilts and More' magazine. I added the prairie points instead of the rick-rack, and a solid top instead of more strips. It is a really versatile pattern to change around. ;-) Now my question is~ should I sew buttons on every prairie point? or not? I'm so undecided! :-o I'm also making a few accessories to go in the bag, so back to work with me!

Thanks for your help!~

Until next time~

Happy Stitchin'!!

Could you hear...

...my sewing machine? LOL No, it isn't that noisy!! :-)) I was finally sewing! Yay! With my kiddo's spring break's one after the other, my sewing time felt a serious crunch! :-o But I just had to get sewing to finish this bag! ~it's for a friend, so don't tell! ;-) I found the pattern in Issue #15 of 'Asian Fabric' magazine. I've already got another planned in my head using oriental fabrics. :-)) My friend loves all things bright, so I had to hop out of my comfort zone for this one. I'm happy with how it turned out, but I'll do a few things differently in the next one. ;-) (which may not be for a few weeks, as I have a pile to catch-up with!) In the inside pocket, I put a small tissue holder made from the scraps. Fun, fun!! ;-)

Until next time~

Happy Stitchin'! :-)