Friday 13 April 2012

A Quick Catch Up

I have been neglecting my blog lately, sorry.

I used to blog regularly but I am finding myself split between here and Facebook, Twitter, Flickr etc  - you get the picture. 
 I enjoy my blog and all the lovely blogging friends I have met along the way and I don't want to lose any of that. 
So I have been thinking that I should maybe have a regular feature or topic so that I have a routine and not neglect my lovely blog - what do you think?

Anyway once I think of something that is of interest to me, and of course to you my lovely readers, I will set the wheels in motion. If you have any ideas or suggestions to help with this dilemma please email me I would really appreciate the help and ideas.

I haven't been slacking you know ;) so this is a little catch up to bring you bang up to date with what has been keeping me busy over the past while, and I don't think I have told you about yet
 

I was very fortunate to  to be chosen as a bag pattern tester for Jen Giddens new pattern the Sunburst Sling Bag and I have to say I love it and is one of my fave bags at the moment.
Just the right size for me, I like a good sized bag, and with a zipper top - super instructions too!

Then a friend had a birthday so I made her this lunch bag, the colours are just perfect for her.


I even put a little matching napkin inside the front pocket.  I think I might make more of these little bags for my website soon.

Also I think I have mentioned before that I am extremely lucky to be one of  the bag pattern testers for ChrisW Designs  There is a really lovely group of us from all over the world, so I am feeling very fortunate to be included in such a creative, talented and friendly group (and I also get to see Chris's patterns before they are released) :)

Well, the last pattern I tested for Chris was the Matilda Dance Tote Pattern
Now, I dont dance but this is a very nice bag and I chose to make the faux leather tote - first time sewing with this type of fabric and I was more than a little nervous.  I needn't have worried, as always Chris has the best and clearest instructions and also a special tutorial on sewing with non cotton fabrics - excellent.

I really love this bag and this is the lining (Amy Butler, of course) and this bag is my new favourite now!


This is my current quilting project that I am working on - it might take me some time to finish!


And finally I made one each of these for my sons for Easter, as well as getting an Easter Egg, a fabric guitar strap and used this tutorial
I am also thinking of making some of these for my website too!

Phew!  Thank you for giving up your precious time and reading this long post with many photos :0)xx


2 comments:

Fiddly Fingers said...

I really enjoyed looking at all those lovely bags you have made. I love lots of pictures!

I was very pleased to receive the Versatile Blogger Award recently and now it gives me great pleasure to nominate you for this award!

To find out more about the Versatile Blogger Award have a look at the post of the same name over on my blog. Congratulations!

Maria said...

First of all congratulations on your nomination.
Love your bags. The fabric colours and styles. I see you did the Matilda Dance Tote. Looks brilliant.