Zipper Bag Exchange

Mid Cities Modern guild had a zipper bag exchange. I had been wanting to make the Becca Bag for a while and this was a good time to break out the pattern I purchased and see what it was all about. This bag has you use one side of the zipper only to put in the top. I was so delighted with the finish. I did have a bit of a round about on getting the pull back on but when I figured out not to cut it the way the pattern said on the zipper and just let it be long, put the pull on then cut all was so much easier for me. When the pattern had me cut the zipper tape the exact size of the top I found it did not allow me enough room to fiddle with getting the pull back on. Then my light bulb moment...leave it long, put the pull on then cut made it work for me. I LOVE this bag and how it sits up, holds a lot and looks stylish and cute. It is "lined" but the seams are not under the lining. My rotary cutter and other small sewing items do not seem to mind that. I know my partner liked her bag in her colors of blue and green. Yes I will make more as these will be fun gifts and use fabric my stash has in it. I bought extra zipper pulls so I can use both sides of the zipper. Thank you Lazy Girl for a fun pattern.

Ghost Bags Come to Life

 So last time the post showed the ghosts on the table ready to come to life. Now they are up and flying on bags that are now in the mail to the great grands. I really love the cute quick ghost pattern by Sassafras Lane    Mini ghost pattern    as it sews up fast, uses whatever scraps I had, is cute and perfect size. 

Ready to be a ghost bag

Now appearing 3 ghosts and below one has been captured on the "pressing Ham"

 

Reversible bags are always a favorite of mine so double the fun can be had. 

 

Check off another fun project. Simple and satisfying.
 

Ghost Bags on the Table

 Getting a few bags for Halloween set to sew...Ghost Bag front from a pattern by Sassafras Lane  The bags are just a simple reversible tote that sews up very easy. Wonder how many of these totes I have made in my sewing life...a lot of them.

Ghost Mini Pattern

 

 They are so cute, but will post them later to keep the surprise for the ones getting them. Uses a lot of scraps in my stash and that always makes me happy. They are very additive and such a quick finish.

Fabric Bowls ...Done It

 OK, tried my hand at making fabric bowls.  Really easy to do and a great way to use up the the last of a jelly roll( 2.5" strips) or scraps but can say they are not my thing. They are very easy to do but not sure what I would do with them or how many one person really needs...But I can say, yes I did that  so I can check it off my list and add to my accomplishments in the category of I know how and could show others how.

orphan block

 What to do when an orphan owl block finds it way into your hand?  One cannot send it back into the space it was hiding. So made a Welcome sign for the door from the garage into the house. This is the door most everyone uses anyway as no one really likes the steps up the "hill" to the front door even if there is a really great stair rail. But the owl now has a new place to hang out. And the wing and body of owl material was hanging out in my stash! Just enough of everything to do this project. Love when all aligns to the finish.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

 My Somewhere Over The Rainbow quilt hung in the North Texas Quilt Festival a few weeks ago. Original pattern that took shape from a medallion  challenge a few years ago. The center of this quilt had been sitting for 2 years and I finally decided to envision something that fit the Director's Theme: Sing Your Song in Fabric.  The music at the top is the opening "tune" for the song. 

Post Card Time

 2021 has flown into space time it seems for me. A lot of travel and just not getting into the mood for blogging has taken my mind away. But it is post card exchange time for a couple of groups I belong to and they are always fun. I have been doing a few...

They are already sailing through the postal system to their intended destinations. 

 A project to complete a mini to have for the North Texas Quilt Festival for the mini quilt sale and the money to benefit the Fort Worth Modern Quilt Guild is underway. Pattern by Penny Layman book The Paper Pieced Home (2014). Lots of goodies in the pockets too. (Yes top ties are all same size just the way I had to hang on the uneven hooks)It was fun but darn those angles in paper piecing that sometimes no matter the planning it just does not cover when you flip so definitely a ripper as one of the pockets below.. 

 Nice thead to quilt the red with

Done and Done. Fun and Fun 

Texas Evening

 

It works as planned. Love my table topper and the evening was perfect. Happy hour with food on the grill and a calm wonderful night with David. Life is good when one can sit and give thanks for the day. And yes, that is a Texas wine!

Texas Table Topper

 Table topper for patio table done, MidCities Modern Guild President's Challenge to use charm pack fabric done (well does not really qualify because did not use a whole charm pack but I did finish off the pack left from another project of making post cards), using new binding fun learned at QuiltCon class Visible Binding Sewing with Heidi Parkes done.  Texas themed topper with jean raw edge applique was quick, fun and just what I needed for an outdoor table topper.  I like it. 

Serged both sides of binding

Sewing flat to back

 back in progess

Running stitch on front using 12 weight thread, did not sew down serged edge

The jean fabric is roughed up to fray a bit. This is a simple project just for fun

Love the Texas fabric. Sets the right mood for fun and barbecue and a few brews too 

 

So that is it, nothing grand but DONE and I like it.

P.S. my go to for batting for table runners, mug rugs, etc.