It is 4th of July week and I felt the need for a new purse. I found a pretty snazzy, all-American one but it had a short faux leather strap. I can never find purses with ample straps for my ample body. Then it hit me. I can sew! As a quilter I have a… Continue reading Altering a Purse Strap
Category: Bags
Murray State Caps – My Version
One of the latest fashion fads in this little college town is m0nogrammed baseball caps. Girls are keeping the embroidery business hopping by asking for baseball caps with a round or square monogram on frayed edge appliques. One sewist is selling a lot of caps with the state of Kentucky appliqued on a cap with… Continue reading Murray State Caps – My Version
Sew-it…Today Magazine Pretty Little Pouch
I am always on the look out for the "perfect little bag" to carry various objects of necessity in my purse. Generally, I find that they are all the wrong shape. I don't want a large 4in. by 4in. square bag. I want something long, narrow and easy to toss in a small purse. (I… Continue reading Sew-it…Today Magazine Pretty Little Pouch
Truck Trash Bag
I've wanted to make a trash bag for my vehicle for many years and never found the time. I've toyed around with many design ideas without ever really settling on one that spoke to me. During some browsing on Pinterest, I discovered a tutorial from A Ditchin' Time Quilts. There is nothing that sparks my… Continue reading Truck Trash Bag
My Bag Is So Bright, Ya Gotta Wear Shades
As promised, this is the confidence-builder project number 2: my orange Harley bag. I have been trying to find a tackle twill hoodie to make a bag for myself. I've calculated, sketched, planned and searched trying to find an appropriate hoodie and a final prototype. I'm finicky about my bags so this has not been… Continue reading My Bag Is So Bright, Ya Gotta Wear Shades
Meaningful Distraction
So, what to do? My current quilt project is literally kicking my butt. It is for a client and I'm having the worst time with it. It went together flawlessly and now, way too many months later, my mother's health has deteriorated and my projects are piling up. My sewing machine is soooo NOT even trying to… Continue reading Meaningful Distraction
Another Twist on Murray State
I'm so behind on my projects. Work is consuming my life. But, I managed to slip in a couple of days off to get some sewing started. And lo and behold, I actually got something finished. Here is another bag.......identical to the others but for a different use. This one is a co-worker's messenger bag.… Continue reading Another Twist on Murray State
Double Duty Reversible Purse
I couldn't help it. I love this little purse, courtesy of Quilts and More Magazine. It was in their Spring issue. It only takes a half-yard for the outside and a half-yard for the inside. It is so light and easy. I had to work one in this weekend between diaper bags. This is my… Continue reading Double Duty Reversible Purse
Departing Cincinnati for Parts Unknown
Finally, I have Cincinnati behind me! Nothing like a 3 day weekend (turned into a 4 day weekend) to get some things caught up. Here is another diaper bag. Granted, another red one was just what I needed. But now, I fear it is back to the old Blue and Gold. But, the hoodie supply… Continue reading Departing Cincinnati for Parts Unknown
Many, Many Moons Later…..
Once X-Libris was up, it was time to turn to the next project on the To-Do List. Hmmm, maybe I need a To-Do List Gadget here so we can all see what I have in progress and pressure me to stay on task. Just when I was ready to start the next projects, I got… Continue reading Many, Many Moons Later…..
Fruit From My Hands 