Denim Backpack Purse

I was up at 5:50am and needed something quiet to do so as not to wake everyone up. And since I can't just read a book like a normal person, I made another purse.

 Here are the jeans that sacrificed themselves for my new purse.

It turned out pretty good!

 

The ribbon straps weren’t long enough, so I added some of the extra lining fabric to extend them.

I also added an outside pocket and embellished it with one of the adorable crocheted flowers that my sister Amy make. Thanks Amy! I love using these on my bags!

 

I think a backpack purse will be better for what I want anyway.

This Bag’s A Hoot

I decided I wanted a new cute bag for this week, so I made one. I love owls and messenger bags, so I combined the two and came up with this…

The appliqué made it a bit more work, but it was worth it.

I used a great brown and orange print to line both the handle and the front flap.

I wasn’t sure about the lime green lining, but it turned out great and I love it with the chocolate brown! I may have to the combination again…

I also used the print to make an inside pocket for my pen and phone.

Super Summer Stamp

Today was the all-day stamp at church. Not only did we make 62 birthday cards to send to our missionaries, but I was also able to make some cards for my own stash, too! I made 35 cards all together today! That’s not bad considering that I did quite a bit of chatting and eating as well. :o)  I was really on a creative roll today (which doesn’t always happen on the days I need it to)! I hated to pack things up, but eventually we had to go home.

this is all the cards I made today

These are some of my favorites…

Wow, I had more favorites than I thought! LOL          

Play Mats

For Ada’s first birthday this year, I made her some play mats. I used the left over vinyl from the picnic quilt for the back and made two of them. One was a under the sea theme and the other was  a flower garden. They were fun on their own but would also make great pages for a busy book.

 

first cut out the size mat or page you want and sew on the first things you want on it

then sew on the dirt or sand on the bottom

press down the bottom strip

cut the vinyl to match

add binding

sew on the velcro where you want your pieces to go

 

 

make the pieces you want with velcro on backs

My Made-up Pattern

I have been trying to find the perfect pattern for the great Moda prints Layer Cake I got for my birthday. I still have not found the one. So tonight I made up my own. I'm not sure if it is truly an original thought or if it was inspired by something I've seen somewhere, but I think it might be it...
I am going to use the prints with white corners. I think it will be a cute, scrappy kind of quilt. And I kind of like the horizontal shape rather than the traditional square.
And if I don't like it, I will still have half of each block left over. :o)

Kari's Picnic Quilt

I was so honored that Kari had her bridal shower while we were in Fergus for the Annual Convention. Since we won't be able to make it to their wedding, I was able to bring a gift for Brent and Kari to the shower. I had so much fun making this for them to enjoy at the "Lakehouse".

I made a picnic quilt in pinks, reds, and aquas with a cherry print for accent. Then in order to make it more practical for picnics by the lake, I backed it with vinyl tablecloth fabric for easy washing and to keep you dry when the grass is damp.

It was a little tricky to work with, but it turned out gorgeous! In fact I've already bought more supplies to make more picnic quilts!