A busy week or two

Well, I finished the bag off on the Thursday night, and took it straight out Friday with me to a work conference! It is so light, as I didn't use vinyl on this one. I didn't have any hardware for the strap to make it adjustable, and this might help with the weight, too. It's just lovely!

I fell a bit in love with the fabric, and even checked the selvedge for the name!

So Saturday I made these 2 bags, Large Slouch pattern, to be given to friends as nappy bags! I can't wait to make one of these in denim for me....

The annual first-day-of-school shot had to be indoors this year, as it was raining that morning. Still working out the self timer teehee (the kid doesn't like this one, I do!)

And lastly, a little catch up with some crafty friends on Sunday. They were supposed to take some free fabric, hmm, I've still got a big pile left for the oppy! Cam gave Little Miss and I belated Xmas pressies (naughty girl!). I love my phone cover...

The work phone (Nokia) fits perfectly in the back pocket, waiting to be grown

 up teehee.....

 

And the kid scored this fantastic Nintendo DSi cover, fits like a glove and padded to perfection (as we found out when she immediately dropped it! Klutz!)

 

Let's see if it can get any busier next week!!



My Creative Space

I think this is my first one for 2011, so hello again!

I always try and play along, but sometimes....forget!

Yesterday I got stuck into a new bag (for moi) that I've had cut out for ages.

The fabric was on the $8 a metre table at GJ's, not sure what it's called; pattern by Nikki.

Head over here to see more spaces!

Here it is!

Well, I can proudly show off this weekends project- finished!

Despite all the best help....

I worked my machines hard

Didn't feel defeated when supplies weren't what I wanted (I'd been 'hoarding' this laptop bag forever for the strap, only to find it leather and already broken etc)

so have some sexy pockets to show off

a front one as well

Colour co-ordinated velcro and binding (not one item was bought especially for this bag)

Some favourite fabrics getting used (couldn't use the strap, but definitely the hardware!)

such a great way to show of this beautiful work someone did, and I have a great bag, custom made for.....MOI!

What are you waiting for?

Tough choice...

I was faced with a dilemma this morning, after Little miss left for the Royal Melbourne Show with my lovely neighbours. Do I tackle this......

or this?

I chose correctly and had fun with hardware and tools.

A Saddler's Punch would have been great, but of course, I didn't think of that in advance, so a hammer and nail, and then an eyelet tool did the trick (poor chopping board!)

Careful lining up was required (my floor naturally slopes upwards in the middle, it is not trick photography).

A beautiful corner if I do say so myself.

To be teamed with this spunky flap.

Can't wait to do more tomorrow!