Red-Lined Denim Bag

After making a bag with my friend, I was inspired to make one of my own. Here is mine…

 

Purse Pattern Sampler

Here is a sampler of the purse patterns I like to make:

 

Having A Ball Quilting

Today at our monthly Mom’s Scrap I made the first of my three quilts out of the Moda Layer Cake I got for my birthday. I just need to put a button and buttonhole in it and it will be complete.

It’s backed with vinyl tablecloth for using outside in the grass or sand.

I also tried a pattern for a baby/toddler ball that my friend Alison made. I did two plain ones to start with but am going to make lots more! I have tons of ideas and I’m going to steal Alison’s idea, too… :o)

the owl one is my favorite 

Thanks Alison! I love ‘em! Now I get to shop for cute ball fabrics… Yay!

Fair Inspiration

I am always inspired and awed when we go to the fair. This year’s State Fair was no exception. My favorite exhibits are the crafts! Tons of great ideas, gorgeous fabrics and patterns to try…

this year’s Grand Champion

the garden gate actually opens

cute felt sewing sampler

these vintage prints were very sweet

I liked the blue, red and pale yellow combination

I’m not sure what I think of the puffy squares???

this appliqué scene was one of my favorites

I would love to get this appliqué pattern

 

I love these owls, too

can you tell what this is made of?

millions of tiny yo-yos! I have NO desire to make one of these!

I am sure this is way more complicated than I want to do

I love this fabric and color combo

I would love to try a prairie point edge someday

these flowers are fun and would probably be easy to duplicate

So now I just have to decide what project to start next…

Paper Dolls (Sort of)

Today Amy, Theresa and I made our first set of fabric paper dolls to sell on our Etsy store. Theresa did a great job embroidering the face and Amy and I worked on the rest.

Our Grandma Rohrer made them for us and Maggie likes them so much that we decided maybe other little girls (or boys) would, too.

We made only one set and it took us all day! But we learned a lot and I think we have a much better idea of what works well and what doesn’t. They’ll go faster in the future.

I think she turned out really sweet and I’m hoping they’re a big hit for Christmas (and birthdays)!

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.