Easiest Handbag Ever

Spring seems to finally be here! We have a new pattern called "Easiest Handbags Ever." This pattern includes directions for four different handbags. I chose to make the French Basket Handbag. Yellow is my favorite, so I chose yellow from the Jane's Forest collection. Then I chose a large flower pattern from the Tree of Life Collection from Andover Fabrics. The directions are clear and, yes they are easy. This is a good sized bucket bag that has plenty of room for all the stuff you need to carry in the summer. Next on the list for this pattern is the Prairie Girl Bag. This bag has a different shape that can be made in small or large. I can't wait to get started. I love bags!! See you at the den.

BFF (Best Friends Forever) Bag

Hello everyone. I have been working on bags again. This time I have made two of the BFF Handbags. This is a really great bag with pockets inside and out and a chance to pick out some coordinating fat quarters to make the design your own. John made one for the shop using the Orientals. It looks great. I have been studying the Utopia collection. I chose three prints and put them together to make a bright spring bag. Then I decided to go to the Kaffe Fasette collection and chose just two prints, a dark for the main bag and a light with flowers for a contrast. I made the prarie points for some interest, centering them over a pretty flower. These bags are both made in the smaller size, but it won't be long before I must have the larger size. So many options, so little time! Hope to see you soon at the Den.

Charm Squares Again

Playing with the charm squares again! I have made a table runner from "Little Charmers II" pattern. This fun pattern includes three table runners. The one pictured is called the Framed 4-Patch. It involves some cutting of the charm squares and sewing them back together to form the design. I used the pale green from the Carla Miller line for the light color and I love it! Can't wait to try the other table runners in the pack. See you at the Den.

Make Momma Happy

Hello everyone. I have been working on a pretty wall hanging called "Make Momma Happy!" It is a two color work of art. I decided on yellow and got started. You cut all the pieces according to the directions and the whole thing goes together like a quick puzzle. The flowers are machine appliquéd on using the stitch of your choice. I used the blanket stitch on my machine, but the satin stitch would look great too. Mother's day is coming up. Maybe your mom doesn't need another night gown and would like a pretty work of art made by you. Or maybe you would like to give the kit to your mom or wife so she can have some quality time with her sewing machine. We have the kit made up in pink at the store, but we can make it up for you in any color you like...black and white, green, teal, blue, violet...... The possibilities are endless! Give it a try!!