Starfish Batik Shoulder Purse

One day recently I wanted to make a bag for ME, that's right...ME! I'm always making something for others and never think about me. Why is that? Because I like doing and making things for others. I have always been like that. But there comes a time, where you have to think of yourself also. So I did. I made me a purse. The fabric I used was given to me a long time ago by my mom. I love this print but I really didn't want to cut it up and use it in a quilt. So, I used it to make a purse. This is just a simple roll-up purse. I can put things in it and roll it up if I didnt want to carry it like a shoulder bag. I used the same print as the lining as I did for the outside of the bag. I used a velcor closure as that I'm still learning to add zippers to my purses. I really wish I had more of this fabric but I'm glad that I finally used the fabric. I love it. Do you?

Pink and Brown Paisley Rag Purse

My friend asked me to make a rag purse in these colors for her daughter. But I think I need to make it a little smaller as this one fits my shoulder. Ah well, I love making these so it doesnt matter. I will try and sell this one. I added 6 small pockets on the inside of the bag too. The strap is ragged too. I think it came out cute but wished it was the 10x10 size. The larger ones like this, is 12x12. I like how they wash up, the more dried, the more raggedy they get. Have a wonderful day.

Cowboy Crayon Tote Bag Holder

I just love making these cute little crayon tote bags. This measures 15x15 and the slots are one inch for the crayons. I made this bag for a friend whose kids carry their crayons in plastic bags everywhere. This would be perfect for them. I love the fabric which I got at Hobby Lobby and it went together so well. Just need the right time to give it to her. I used the tote bag belting as the handle as it is a little more sturdier to carry the coloring books. I made extra pockets to hold other items in the bag also. What do you think?

Crayon Tote Bag Holder Tote Bag

Since making tote bags, I have decided that making a tote bag with crayons would be perfect for the mom on the go. This bag measures 16X16 and holds 24 crayons perfect into the one inch slots that I have made across the middle. Front and back. The inside holds about 5 coloring books. Now, my friends kids dont have to carry a plastic bag to carry their coloring supplies in. They can use this bag. See you next time.

Flowered Girls Flap Purse

All of a sudden I am into making purses, tote bags, and just about anything to carry things in. I wanted to get out of my comfort zone of making quilts to making little things. I am learning as I go, but at the same time, I'm having fun. This is a purse I saw on Pinterest, I will be back later to add the ladies name. I added a snap for a closure and my piping for the first time. It was a little confusing at first, but after doing it, I'll be making more of these. I just love the bright colorful designs of this bag.

Penguin Nine Patch Block

A friend of mine was having a baby and her nursery was Penguins. I decided to make her a baby quilt in Penguins. I'm lucky to have found any penguins in the fabric stores, saw alot online but didnt have time to do that. I needed it now. I ended up finding this print at Joanns. I loved how this came out, as my friend did too. Back to more sewing, see you soon.

Hanna Montana Bandana Quilt

I saw these Hanna Montana bandana's at Hobby Lobby for 10 cents each. I bought all 8 of them and decided to make a lap size quilt out of them. They arent the best things to work with, as though they werent the easiest to iron. Every time I would iron the wrinkles out the image shrunk. Weird. So I only used 6 of the bandanas. I used some old fabric for the backside and it worked out great. I dont know what I'm going to do with it though, maybe hang onto it until I know a little girl who likes her. Talk to you later.