Working away...

 Chalkboard wallet that I made yesterday-needs to be adjusted slightly.  I think next time I will make the fabric wallet larger so I have room to topstitch instead of slipstitching the opening closed.

Some fluffy, warm thrum mitts for the upcoming winter!  These were pre-ordered; so 2 pairs down, 3 to go!!

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A lucky find and some custom bags...

The other day, we went for a walk in our neighborhood and we came across this sewing machine, on a little table with a sign that said free!  We returned with our van and picked it up, sawed it off the table, polished it up and it now has a new home on top of my hutch in the kitchen.  I love it, it seems like it has always been nestled up there on my hutch full of quilts!

 

 I had a couple of requests for my reversible bags, but with a longer strap to wear them messenger style.  Here's the first one.

 The second one is grey chevron and pink polka dots.

I'm slowly getting through my list of orders from the fair.  Just made a rather larger fabric order for more scarves yesterday, so hopefully that gets shipped soon!  Now, off to enjoy the nice weather!

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Hard at Work!

 Thought I would share a few things today.  I custom ordered this hutch last summer, and I absolutely love it!  It is actually a light green, but it's coming off yellow in this photo.  Anyhow, the bottom is filled with quilts I've received as gifts, and ones that I have made.  The top is a mix of new and antique pieces.  Rick Elwood of Ruff-Stuff Woodworking made it for me, out of reclaimed windows and I supplied the door he used for the sides.

So, I have a huge list of stuff I want to make before the fair, but today I wanted to do something totally different!  I had made 2 of these wallets/pencil cases for my girls before, and I love the patchwork with the linen.  I'll put these on my table for this fair, found the tutorial at Little Big Girl blog.

Last, but not least, I had a few requests for some rice bags, so I have slowly been putting those together over the last few days.  My rice bag is my best friend, I had a seriously sore shoulder last night (too much sewing perhaps?) and cuddled up for most of the evening with it!!

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For the kitchen table

I have been in a bit of a sewing funk recently.  I think I did so much before Christmas that I just needed a break!  Anyhow, it's been on my mind for a little while that I would like to make some napkins, placemats and table runners so I made these this morning.  I want the design to look clean, and not too busy, so I thought just a square of designer fabric along with a natural linen would be nice.  The finished size is around 16x12 so plently of room for your plate and cutlery!

On another note, I asked a friend of mine in PEI if she could use her graphic design skills to come up with a logo for me.  Take a look at my blog header-she came up with the script herself and I love it!  I'm having it made into a rubber stamp, and business cards.  I'm planning on buying some paper bags, and stamping my logo onto each one.  I'm very happy with it, and can't wait to see it on a stamp as well.  That's it for now-hope you're having a good day.

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It was awesome!

 

Well, the ECMC fair was fantastic!  I saw a lot of friends, and met some new ones as well.  It was really busy both days, and lots of unique items in the room to buy for Christmas gifts.  The next one will be in the Spring, I'll keep you posted for dates!

Last week, I made this little basket from a tutorial posted at Film in the Fridge.  The round bottom was a bit hard for me to ease in, but it's really cute.  Great little storage container for hair clips, polly pockets, pet shops.  You know, for all those toys that are so tiny and they end up in your vacuum cleaner.

 

I also made a journal cover but didn't get around to blogging it before the show.  I found a tutorial at Stitched in Color for the cover, and really like that it uses up lots of stash pieces.

front

inside cover

back

Anyhow, right now, I'm in the process of making a custom order t-shirt quilt.  It's pretty big, 69x86!  I have the top done, going to piece the back over the next couple of days and then hopefully will have it finished and ready to share by next week.  That's it for now, linking up to The Needle and Thread Network today.

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Baby Boom?

I just finished sewing 20 bibs this morning, that's in addition to the others I already had done, so I seriously hope that PEI has experienced a baby boom this year and they all come to the Colonel gray craft fair in November!!  Anyhow, it's a good feeling to have the cloth bibs done, but I certainly thought I could finish them in the morning, not just now at 2pm!!  On to the next item I guess-starting infinity scarves tomorrow.
Linking up to The Needle and Thread Network today.

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I really am sewing....

I can't believe it's been a week since I updated my blog!  I really have been sewing a lot for the fairs, but I haven't photographed everything.  I've been stockpiling some bibs, and yesterday I made these cute sets of flannel burp cloths that are backed with the softest organic flannel I've ever seen.  Panic mode is starting to set in, if only I didn't have to sleep I could get so much more done!!

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Bibs, bibs and more bibs

I know I haven't been posting much lately, but I have been sewing (early morning while the kids are still in bed!)  Anyhow, I had a rather large order for bibs, and I tried out some laminated cotton this time for baby's dinner time.  It's wipeable, a little tricky to sew, but  a great fabric to use for feeding time.  Anyhow, still working on a few more things, it's raining here today so hopefully will get more sewing done today.

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Works in Progress

I had a custom order for 10 girl bibs and 8 boy bibs, I had most in my stash, just had to make a few more so now just have to add the velcro.  The blocks on the bottom are samples from a baby girl quilt I have started.  I used a tutorial called Charming Lucy from A Bright Corner.  Hopefully will have time to start sewing the blocks together tonight.  I'm linking this to
The Needle and Thread Network today!

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Boxy Cosmetic bag

I tried out a new to me pattern today for this boxy bag.  It has a lot of room inside, and I lined it with nylon to make it easier to wipe out.  I found the tutorial here and just added a handle.  The fabric is from Stampin Up!, the comfort cafe line.  Their fat quarters are larger than most, so I could make this bag out of one fat quarter for each bag (not including the lining of course).  Linking over to Canoe Ridge Creations today for Sew Modern Monday.

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Where is the sun???

We haven't seen the sun in days, I much prefer taking photos outside or at least next to a bright window, but sometimes that is impossible in the Maritimes.  Oh well, on a bright note, the upstairs is almost complete, it will be totally finished today and we are all very happy with it.  I think I love my closet the most....Anyhow, that's off topic, made some more reversible purses the other night for my sale.  I especially love the 2 middle ones- so perfect for summer.
Linking up to The Needle and Thread Network today.

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Late night sewing...

I normally do not sew at night, as I can get a lot done when the girls are in school.  However, with all the renos this week, I decided I better get some sewing in last night.  I'm loving these bags.  Fun to make, and I really enjoy using some of my favorite fabrics for them.  I'm happy to making some "grown-up" items lately, so used to using mainly child friendly patterns, that these Joel Dewberry designs are refreshing!  Linking up to Canoe Ridge Creations today!

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Reversible purses

Today, I made 2 reversible bags.  I found the pattern in an old Quilts Etc. magazine.  The top one is for my 10 year olds' friend who is celebrating her birthday today (the inside is orange polka dots, outside Joel Dewberry).  The bottom 2 photos is a late mother's day gift for my mother-in-law.  Off to the craft room to make a few more.....

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Sneaking in a little sewing time

Our house is a construction zone right now.  We're installing hardwood floors in the whole upstairs, which means all furniture/stuff is all over the rest of the house.  And, the master bedroom is getting a wooden closet insert, so all the clothes are pulled out of there as well.  What a mess!  But, I was able to sneak away this afternoon and make this little basket.  I love this fabric, such fun colors!  Hopefully, will be able to go to the merchant mall at Quilt the Atlantic tomorrow as well (maybe if no one sees me leaving.....).

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Fabric Baskets

Today, I've been sewing some fabric baskets.  The fabric is a home decor weight by Joel Dewberry.  They turned out quite large, still playing around with different sizes etc.  Also, not to sure about the handles.  They should be shorter, or maybe spaced a little further apart on the basket, they look like puppy dog ears to me.  Anyhow, they are roomy and pretty sturdy to store all your pretty things in.  I'll be sewing up a bunch more- I have another fair to do June 24th at St. Mary's Boat Club in Halifax.  I'll be participating with the East Coast Momma Collective that day. 
Also, linking this to Freshly Pieced and The Needle and Thread Network!

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More See me Sew purse kits

I finished 2 more bags for Kelly which will be displayed in her store.  She sells the kits to make these purses at her store My Stamping Studio.  It comes with all the supplies, you just need to add thread, scissors, and a sewing machine!

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Messenger Bag

I made this messenger bag for my daughter Claire from the See Me Sew kit by My Mind's Eye.  It was pretty easy to put together, the only thing I would recommend is adding some fusible interfacing on the outside fabrics to give it a little but more structure.  I was so busy on Friday trying to finish up stuff for the market, but Claire convinced me she needed this bag to go to said market, so she washed the dishes, folded and put away laundry and helped with supper!  How could I say no to that!  So I sewed it after supper and she was very happy.
Linking up to The Needle and Thread Network today.

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My Mind's Eye Purse kit

I made this purse for Kelly who owns a scrapbooking store and has started selling kits made by My Mind's Eye to make this little bag.  I made it yesterday, and must admit that I made a mistake and sewed the 2 short sides together, instead of the 2 long sides before adding the ruffles etc.  Of course, I didn't realize this until I turned everything right side out and wondered why my purse was wider and shorter instead of longer and more narrow.  However, I do like the shape of this purse, it still turned out very cute, and now we know there are 2 options for the shape!!
I'm linking this to The Needle and Thread Network today.

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Quilt Finish!

I' m finished!  I put the last stitch in the binding last night, and I'm so proud of it!  I used the pattern from Fresh Lemon Quilts, just made it a little smaller more of a baby/toddler size.  I'm going to link this to Finish it Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts  and to SewHappyGeek and
Needle and Thread Network .

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