Minikins 2 Revealed!!

I am so excited to share this bundle of patterns with you today!

The Minikins 2 patterns are a group of 13 patterns from Sara @Sew Sweetness

It was hard to keep this secret sewing from you for these past months!

I love every pattern in the bundle which you can view HERE (affiliatelink ;)

I cannot choose a favorite from the group but these two are special because my DS brought the fabrics from Japan where he worked the beginning of the year.

This is the Epicure Pouch~

 It is just the perfect size clutch for special occasions. In fact, my DD borrowed it for a summer wedding. ;)

This is the Turnpike Convertible Wallet~

It is the perfect size for your cash, credit cards and cell phone when you are on the go and don't need a purse. ;) Your cell snaps into its own little pocket. There is a zipper pocket for change or bus tokens too. :-)

This is the Kanga Supply Roll~

It has all those lovely zipper compartments~ perfect for sewing supplies, cosmetics, art supplies,

or whatever you choose!

If you want to see all the patterns in the bundle, go HERE

to view Sara's video.  I will be back with more photos in a few days.

Until next time~

Happy stitching!

To be clear, the link I have in this post is an affiliate link, which means I will get a small credit if you use the link to purchase from Sara's site. Thank you!

Weekend Fun!

Last weekend I attended a sewing/quilting retreat and I am just now recovering. LOL

Not really! ;-)

But it was a fun and busy retreat! We had 83 retreaters this time. I packed my projects in a suitcase, and no, I did not get to all of them! 

 

I did get my BOM Christmas top together~

 

I will take a better pic once it is quilted. ;-)

 

I also got two other tops together, but since they are gifts, I can't show you them... yet.

I also pattern tested a couple projects~ can't show you those either. Sorry. Soon!

And I made this little Lazy Girl Designs set~

 

They are also a gift,  but I don't think the recipient knows I blog.

I also met a reader! How fun to be talking with Nancy (no blog) and discover she reads my blog! 

Hi Nancy!! :-)

I have much more to show you, but need to do a bit of sewing to finish things first. ;-)

Until next time~

Happy Stitchin'!

 

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.💔