Purses and a Quilt

I have been in the purse sewing mode, first a purse for a friend. I really like the aqua-brown combination and she will, too.




Then another sample for the quilt shop. I am planning to teach a purse a month this fall. This one will be the second month of the fall class schedule. It takes a bit of time and has a bit of harder construction, so I am hoping the new sewers will take the first class and gain some experience.

The pattern is Bridget Bag and has 4 sizes available. I made the smaller tote size. I think I will make the purse size also, to show the size variations and to try some different construction techniques. I think this could be a cute diaper bag, too.



Now a proud mom moment, Meredith finished her quilt. This pattern is Candy Blossoms, a nice lap size pattern. Isn't it such a cute quilt? Meredith did an amazing job. I did the cutting and she did all the piecing and arranging of fabric, plus she picked out all the fabrics. The flowers are machine appliqued with a zig-zag stitch and she sewed yo-yo's for the fabric centers. It is on display in my friend's quilt shop right now. We will quilt it in the fall.



I have to tell you a funny story about this one. Last night we were outside swimming and hubby asked if anyone wanted to play basketball. Meredith said she could not, she had a date. Boy, did his head spin around and he exclaimed "What?!!!" She responded, "with Mom, we are finishing my quilt."

Side note:

I want to thank all of you who commented on my July 19th post, it was so nice to read those and it does so much for my spirit. I am doing better and working through a few things. It will be fine. Thank you, friends.