Quilt Update

I am coming along with the quilt. I hope I am doing it right....since it's my first one. I have done research online and read some quilt magazines. I have to say, I enjoy it!! I now have my quilt top done and I am working on my binding. Hopefully I will have my layers quilted soon, just something like a basic straight stitch for this one, nothing fancy .....just easy!

Thought I would show you the top: (I had to use clothespins at the bottom to give it weight because it was a little windy)

And as you can see, the clothespins didn't seem to work to well.....LOL

Oh and I did a Fall pillow Yesterday as I was watching a quilting show on PBS.

New

Have you ever wanted to do something new?? I have always dreamed of doing a small lap quilt. Just something easy like large squares. I can remember being small and watching my Grandmother and Mother quilt, they would have it all spread out in the living room and I just thought it was so cool. They used the old timey quilt frame and I would sit under the quilt and pretend it was a fort. Anyway, back to what I was saying....or typing.....I have decided to try it. I am using some Fall fabrics I have on hand, I do think I need to pick up some brown fabric for the back. So I hope it turns out good enough for me to post here on the blog..........

Here's some of the fabric I am using!

And speaking of new, I have a new fall purse listed in the ETSY shop!

Quotes

I love reading quotes....funny ones, ones that make you think, cute quotes. So I was searching throught the web and came across some for sewing.

Here's a few......

I got a sewing machine for my husband! Good trade, huh? ~Author Unknown
May your bobbin always be full! ~Author Unknown
Stitch your stress away. ~Author Unknown
Sewing forever, housework whenever. ~Author Unknown
Sewing fills my days, not to mention the living room, bedroom, and closets. ~Author Unknown
When life throws you scraps, make a quilt. ~Author Unknown

You can go to http://www.quotegarden.com/ and read more or even search for quotes!!

HAPPY SUNDAY

New Bags !!

This week I was able to get a few Fall purses done. Just thought I would share them with you. You can read more details about them here. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

You want a what...?

So my daughter just started Middle School. This year they will change into their gym clothes durning PE class. After a few days of looking for the perfect gym bag we gave up. She decided she wanted a handmade draw string bag to carry her clothes in. So of course being a person that loves to sew, I grabbed some funky fabric and ribbon and came up with a gym bag just for her.

It's large enough to hold her running shoes, shorts, and a shirt. I included a zipper pocket on the inside to hold deodorant and a small bottle of body spritz.

Best part about this bag is it's washable.....and I am sure it will need to be washed....often!!