Running Late!~

Yanna, the designer behind Bag Options 

lives in Cyprus where she designs some really gorgeous bags! Her specialty is leather, but  her patterns can also be made with cottons, faux leathers, cork etc.

I was so thrilled when she asked me to test her latest bag~

The Mazarita Satchel

It is such a versatile pattern and I have loved seeing all the other testers bags.

She has a very special introductory price through today.

(Sorry I was gone all weekend and couldn't post sooner!) AND she is also going to send you a bonus tote pattern when you order her pattern (for a limited time).

Here is my Mazarita Satchel~

I used cork and a decorator weight cotton. 

 My machine didn't have any troubles sewing this and I just love using it!

Hurry over and grab your pattern!

Until next time~

Happy Stitchin'!!

...a mean one!...

I had a little fun with my embroidery machine today~

Nothing is glued down~ I am still going to fiddle with the feet a bit.

Tree from Hobby Lobby.

Embroidery design from Nana's Handmade Baby llc

What are you working on today? :-)

Until Next time~

Happy Stitchin'!!

Running Behind!

I meant to get this posted yesterday, but my computer has been doing some weird things and I got tired fighting with it. :o

This is the newest pattern from Tori of Toriska PDF Sewing Patterns~

It is called the 'Round the World Purse' and I thoroughly enjoyed testing it!

Unfortunately, it is only on sale through tonight~ so if you would like to sew it for a special someone, hurry over and get your pattern!

You can also see her testers versions ~here~ So much creativity! I want one of each! LOL

The pattern comes in four sizes, I made the small size.  

I'll be back again soon~

Until next time~

~Happy Stitchin'!!

Back In The Sewing Chair~

Hi everyone! I am back in my sewing chair and it feels good! :-)

I have been working on a bunch of things simultaneously, and am loving the finishes!

I had the pleasure of testing Amy @KatiCupcake's newest pattern-'Love You More' last week and I am really smitten with this pattern....easy sewing, big blocks, big impact! :-)

My hubby challenged me to use my stash :-o and I did!

Except for the background fabric...that is something I don't normally have on hand. I found a really cool text print that worked perfectly.  And my white with red dots also worked really well~ I love dots!! :-)

There are so many ways you can make this pattern~ and all are wonderful!  The pattern is currently at the printer, but will be available on Amy's website soon.  You can find a link to her blog on her website also, and she will soon be posting her testers quilts. I can't wait to see them!

I'll be back with more soon!

Until then~

~Happy Stitchin'!

A New Pattern~

I had the pleasure of testing a new pattern

 by Daryl of Patchouli Moon Studio for a very cool fabric folder~

The Patchwork Fabric Folder pattern can be found on Craftsy  HERE

Daryl also has a free tutorial for sewing a scrappy background for your folder  HERE

I just love my folder! The cover is a wool applique I worked on while riding in the car. It is from a pattern in the most recent Primitive Quilts and Projects magazine. The tree is part of a larger pattern in the magazine for a table runner and I am also working on that. ;-)

Thank you for your kind messages and condolences on my Mom's passing.💔

 

 

Saying Goodbye

My Mom passed away on August 16th.

I am sure going to miss her.

Rest in peace, Mom.

Seriously-- Where did July Go??!!

Happy August!

This has been the fastest summer e.v.e.r. for me! It seems like I am always on the go!

How about you?

August came in with a bang! I have finished 5 pattern tests already!

All I can say about them for now is cute. cute. cute. :-) I am already using one item. 

And another is going to be delivered on Saturday.

That one is a baby quilt! This soon to be released pattern is called 'Addition' by Erica of  Kitchen Table Quilting

Here is a little peek~

I used flannel, quilting cottons, and minky and I love how soft and cuddly it is! I just quilted it with an allover loopy design to hold the layers together, no batting as it is heavy enough. ;-)

The other 4 I won't be able to reveal until this fall. :-)

I also made 2 mini machine embroidered wall hangings~

Both designs are from the Embroidery Library. 

This is the second one I have made of the Lord's Prayer. Unfortunately, my parents have ended up in different care facilities.  My Dad requested the first one for his apartment; when my Mom saw it, she wanted one too. ;-)  So since she had to wait a bit, she gets both of these. 

And I kept my embroidery machine busy making a couple key fobs too. I have made so many of these that I have lost count. :-) The design is from Buggalena. 

I am keeping my sewing machine hopping! And I love it!! Especially on these hot, dry days when going outdoors is not too appealing. ;-)  Next in my que of projects is a couple more baby items and then I want to catch up on my BOM's.  How about you? Is summer keeping you busy too?

Until next time~

Happy Stitchin'!!