A few more things..........

I have been rather active and enthusiastic in my sewing of late. Unusual for me. I find it hard to get into it. However I have found that in doing small projects that get done quickly I can be more likely to finish things. I did a post previously on some things I had started, well I finally finished those and several others.

I really like these bowl buddies and will continue to make these because I want some as gifts and I want some myself.

Then the other thing is the bags I was making. I gave the first ones to Carrie. I mailed those out, not sure what she kept if anything but she said she was sending stuff to Haley and the rest were for Teal. So I have made some just to keep and maybe give away some at Christmas.



All the bags are done with French seams to stop fraying and also strength. The purple with two rows of beads Gabby wanted.





I am using up things I have had on hand for a long time so my expense at this time in minimal. I like the chicken tote'
I have not done hand sewing in a long time. I found that I had to sew the beads on by hand but buttons were a challenge too. My eyes are not what they once were.



I really liked the Watermelon one. This one is more structured that the others



This is another of my favourites


I liked the cane handles and they are not expensive so I bought several more so I can put them on some other bags soon.


It's hard to sew by hand but I am doing it. My fingers are sore haha. Anyway, When I was out with Edna the other day I picked up some fat 1/4s with cherries on. I decided to make some cushion covers for the front porch. That went very quickly but I still have to sew the buttons on one of them. I think they will be pretty. I will need to do a couple more. I also did some Tea Towels, just putting the borders on.

The main fabric on the cushions are on the back.

With the new bench on the front porch I don't think I will need a seat pad like the old one so at this point I'm not sure how many cushions I will need, but think I will get some more cherry fabric for that.

Well now, I have been busy and have loads more to do. I have been through my fabric and my patterns. I have some other small projects that will be fun. I think I am just putting off doing the bigger things, like the lap quilts. Ah well, I will get around to it in due time. If the weather improves I will soon be working outside again.

Sewing again, at last..............

My sewing machine has been sitting there on the dining table for months. Well lets see, at least since Christmas. Guess that's not too long but the thing was, it was not being used. I made a start and since then I have made myself do something every day. Having made a start it seems like it gets easier. I see progress and want to do more. I have made pillow cases for Teal and a tote bag for her. I have made kitchen things to send along for Carrie. Soup bowl holders and pot holders. I am enjoying making simple things that I can get done quickly.
I have enjoyed making some Tote bags. I made the boys each a small bag to carry small things, not sure the effort was appreciated haha. Cooper said "why did she give us an empty bag"? Tristen said "She made it for us" ......Cooper was not impressed.

Ah well you can't always win I suppose.
So I went back to making more adult Totes. These now need hand sewing. I need to get the handles sewn on and buttons placed.



I did buy fabric especially for making tote bags. I also bought patterns for more complicated purses, but not sure I have the patience. I tell ya that ol seem ripper has seen some use this past week. I do not like that.
This was meant as a beach bag, I finally finished it. There is another that needs putting together next but I need something for straps.


I liked the colour combination on that one and also on this smaller tote.

All of them are made with French seams so they are strong and do not fray. The plastic beach bags I just did double stitches and reinforced the straps.
I am eager now to finish the other one. Meanwhile I look forward to using up a lot more fabric. I think I will take some to Donna as well so I can really get my stash down to a good size. I know I will soon tire of sewing and each time it's harder to get back into it. I think I will make some more pillow cases, they use a good bit up and are quick and easy. I will also make some cushion covers for Spring to put out on the benches outside.
I have the quilts that are cut out and started so while I am in the mood I better do as much as possible.