Recycling~

Denim! :-) I got all the pieces cut for the denim/flannel raggy quilt that I need to get busy on because it is a graduation gift. :-o I always use the same pattern, originally published in Traditional Quiltworks magazine (yeah, a very long time ago, because that magazine has been out of business for years). Anyway, I had my hot little hands on it just a few days ago and today I can't find it! I've searched and wondered what 'safe' place it is in~ sheesh! Good thing I know it by heart. LOL I'm sure it will turn up, but I hate days like this!!


This morning I kept my nose to my machine and finished my new purse. :-) I love this pattern! If you are just dropping by, it is Amy Butler's 'Sweet Harmony'. I can see more in my future. ;-)The inside has a large zippered pocket and 2 open ones. And did you notice the little cell phone pocket inside the big pocket on the outside? Yup, love it! :-)
I'm off to look for that magazine~ send some luck!
Until next time~
Happy stitchin'!!

Mama's Got a New Bag~

I finished up my new bag this morning. :-) It's the pattern 'The X Bag' by Four Corners Designs. I changed a few things~ I always do! LOL :-) I didn't want one side of the bag to be the primary color with lining peeking up because then on the other side the lining is the primary bag part, so I put denim for both sides and the lining on the inside. That is why my lining doesn't show on the under pocket part like it shows in the pattern. I ironed Decor Bond to the lining pieces to make it hold its shape~ that was a bugger to sew thru all the layers for the bottom! :-o Yikes! But my trusty Pfaff blazed through. ;-) Also, I've done velcro tabs on other purses and the velcro never works so hot, so this time I made a tab with a big button. The button has a secret purpose for me as it marks the side with the inside pocket. I gotta have an inside pocket! The pattern didn't have one, so I kind of guessed at placement~ its a little low, but will do the trick for me. It is for my sunglasses. :-) I think I'm going to like this bag! :-)

Now I really must get back to quilting and stitcheries! I am behind in everything! :-o So until next time~~

Happy Stitchin' to you!! :-)