A Little Sewing

I finally got around to making a bag from the fabric that I purchased a while back. I really love the bag. I've been carrying it and I'm making notes of things to change for the next one. Just a few little things. Overall I love this bag. If you are interested, information on the pattern for this bag is here. It took me longer than two hours, but I did make the jumbo version. I really like it and I think with the changes I've planned the next one will be much better.

Fabric to Match

I bought this fabric to go with some fabric that I bought several weeks ago.


I like it and plan to make a bag. So that's two bags that I want to make. I just need to be in the same house with my sewing machine for that to happen. My goal is to get them both made before I go to the beach on July 4th. We'll see if it happens.

Quilts for Kids

I recently found a great charity, Quilts for Kids. If you quilt you should definitely check this out. And even if you don't you may be interested in their story. I love the idea of rescuing fabric from landfills, well actually before it gets to the landfills. Otherwise, ewww! And by the way who throws fabric away? Certainly not me, my attic is proof of that.

Robert Kaufman Fabrics has joined up with them and produced a great new fabric line. Check it out here. I can't wait to see it in person, but it won't be released until August.

Giveaway Goodies Received

In the mail on Saturday I received a package from Sandra. I won her Sew, Mama, Sew giveaway. I was expecting this

But I had forgotten that she had included fabric in the giveaway. So I was thrilled when I opened the package and there were 11 strips of Woodland Bloom from a Moda Jelly Roll.

Sandra thank you so much!

Great Giveaway

Head over to The Fabric Shopper to check out a great giveaway. This is my selection it's called Bella Verde (with a kicker of brown):

New Fabric

I know that I usually show yarn and knitting, but last night I bought fabric. And I am so excited! I am now searching for the right bag pattern for this fabric. Perhaps I'll make something up. I will also be digging through my stash to see if I have a good orangy/yellow or turquoise to use with these.

Here's a broader view so you can see the whole pattern repeat.

Does anyone have any pattern suggestions for a bag (tote or purse)?