I thought I should maybe get some practice doing free motion quilting before I quilt the sampler, just so the worst of the beginner-y stuff wouldn’t end up on the quilt. I had practiced a little before on scraps, and it went pretty badly. I decided that trying on a Real Project instead might...
Shiny Happy Spindle Bag
So. I like to spin. And I usually do most of my spinning in front of the TV, so whatever spinning project I’m currently working is usually on/near the couch. I can’t just leave a pile of wool out in the open — the cats will lick it and roll around in it and...
Boxy bag redux
That boxy bag I made the other day was so much fun that I couldn’t resist making another one. I’m planning on giving this one to a friend. I couldn’t find a blue zipper that looked right with this fabric, so I picked up a red one instead. While I was making it, I...
The Happy Orange Bag, and a few WIPs
How about some pictures, maybe? Not long ago, Michele of Cheletopia posted these incredibly cute zippered pouches she made, and I became obsessed and had to make one. I ended up using this tutorial, and here’s what I made yesterday (complete with slightly unfortunate lighting): I am thrilled with this thing. It’s so cheerful...