New Fabric

Quilt Works is, for me, a candy store, where time and responsibility just slips away. My plan is to make more project bags. The plan has been put on hold, however, because I don't seem to have either of the two cutting mats that I had prior to moving.

My craft spaces, (it's nice to be able to put an "s" to indicate multiple spaces) is still unorganized. I really need suitable/cute storage bins. Everything is in either boxes or big plastic bins. No system, no rhyme or reason. Why do "people" say no rhyme or reason? What does it really mean? I don't know, but, in this case, it means that my stuff is a mess!

The fabric with the red/blue dots will be used to embellish baby tees. The rest will be used for bags. I guess I will have to buy new cutting mats. I'll bet that I find the old ones just as soon as I use the new ones. That sort of thing happens to me ALL of the time!

Have a great day!

Fabric Love

There are many different avenues of craftiness going on over here. I found some delightful fabric for knitting project bags. Can't wait to see how they turn out. I began cutting fabric on Thursday and I hope to get some sewing done this week. I've got to figure out how to use my serger. It's been sitting around over two years now. I'ts not that I'm afraid or anything. ;)

Since I will now embellish the bodysuits with fabric, I've also purchased some for those. I have some fun ideas for the bodysuits stirring around in my head and they want to get out. I will, hopefully, post pictures of Christmas baby booties and get them listed in my Etsy store this week. Have a happy Monday.

Finished Project Bag

This sock project bag turned out pretty well. I am going to make some adjustments in the size. I think it needs about another 1/4 inch added to every piece in height and width, so that I can sew with a 5/8" seam allowance. This one was sewn with a 1/4" seam allowance. Also, it is very flimsy. I will add reinforcement to the next one. It is able to hold a 100 gram skein of yarn with ease, along with a tape measure and other sock knitting necessities.

I have not quite figured out how to make the blog postings look good. My spacing is off. If someone can advise, I would be most grateful. Happy Monday!

Knitting Project Bags

Yesterday I decided to go ahead and cut the pieces for the knitting project bags. I cut pieces for three bags. One bag has already been promised to a young lady from my church. She was the first person that I taught to knit who stayed with it. I am currently teaching her how to make socks, and as somewhat of an incentive, I told her that I would make her a sock project bag for her birthday.

I won't be posting again until Monday. Have a Happy Fouth of July weekend.

So and Sew

I purchased this fabric forever ago and have just recently decided what to do with it. I thought of making purses from it, but now have decided to make a couple of knitting project bags. I learned to sew in the 6th grade. We were required to take Home Economics. It's not even called that any more. Anyway, I really enjoyed it and took two years of sewing classes in high school.

There are times that the sewing bug will hit me hard....that hasn't happened yet. So, I will hold on to the fabric until such a time.

This fabric was purchased from Fabrics Unlimited in Oklahoma City. They have a good selection of uphostery fabrics and the people are very friendly.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!