Messenger Bags (for the kiddos!)

 I'm tired.  It's late- but I just finished sewing the cutest little bag EVER!  I got the pattern and tutorial off of ChezBeeperBebe- one of my favorite blogs.  Her tutorials rock my world.  It was so super easy to follow her instructions, and I even got permission to give myself a high  five at one point.  It was a bit awkward to give myself a high five, but I definitely deserved it! ;)  And can I tell you- I LOVE this bag (wish I didn't have to give it to the kids).  Like Pee-Wee Herman kinda love- I may just marry it- er, maybe not.

I have two more bags all cut out, ironed and ready to be sewn together.  Tomorrow.














Update:  Here's a picture of all three!Nora's is a bit more colorful than the rest...cause she's a girl!  ;)

Strawberry fields quilt pattern

 My goal for this week was to write a quilt pattern for the Strawberry Fields collection.  I did.  But it's super confusing, and since I haven't attempted it myself yet- I'd recommend buying the real pattern from this blog:  Diary of a Quilter.  I just based my quilt off of this picture (because it's AWESOME) and wrote my own pattern.  The math is terrible!  But- when I get around to it, this is going to be a fantastic quilt.  I'm in love with the Strawberry Fields line by Fig Tree for Moda.  Here is a picture of my pattern...

If anyone wants more detailed instructions- when I actually make the quilt I'll take pictures and do a tutorial.

Summer Project List 2011

I have many WIPs (works in progress)  taking up space in my craft room.  I need to complete them, to clear clutter and my mind, and how!
I will be completing 1 project a week for the next ten weeks.  Also each week I will add an item to my etsy shop.
Here is the schedule:

June 13-18  Finish pattern and put together kit for Sock Monkey quilt
June 20-25  Finish cutting and sew together the top of the Single Girl quilt
June 27-July 2  Make a cooking video "How to make Pulled Pork"
July 4-9  Start reupholstering the love seat
July 11-16 Write a pattern for my strawberry fields quilt
July 18-23  Finish the Strawberry Cake quilt
July 25-30  Finish reupholstering the love seat
August 1-6  Build a bridge with Ethan
August 8-13  Organize, Sort, and clean craft room
August 15-20  Halloween Advent Calendar