Disappearing 9-Patch

These pot holders did manage to get finished, however!

So far, none of these quilt tops have been finished. I have placed the blocks together to show the pattern when completed. Then it's on to the next one!

Since joining etsy I have become a member of a great groups of quilters, the Quiltsy Team. It's a group that is so supportive of all its members and there is always a tip or two to be learned from them. One of the things I learned recently was the "Disappearing 9-Patch" block. So simple to do and so effective! Ebony at LoveBug Studios has put together a great tutorial. http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=3297

I can't stop experimenting with it!

(Blue) Diamonds are Forever

This is a treasury I put together on etsy. I liked the colour and I liked the items...no other reason!

Grandsons' custom orders.

Our two grandsons visited last week. When they saw Grandpa Dave's carry-all bag they immediately put in their order. Fortunately all they needed was something to carry their iPods and headphones. They seemed to enjoy rummaging through my fabrics and picking out their favorites.

I didn't photograph their cases but I thought they turned out so well that I made another one...in fabrics of my choice.

It's My Bag

I changed my mind...after all it is a woman's prerogrative to do so! Perhaps David and I both sporting similar navy bags would be too "Bobbsey twin cutesy". So I found a brushed denim and made another. It was just the spot too for the Pretty Bird button that my sister had found for me on her travels.

Navy shoulder bags

I liked the bag and decided I needed one too.....a bit smaller, a brighter interior and a different shaped flap with a vintage button closure....and the bag above is the result.

David's carry-all

We have a trip to Ecuador coming up in December and David needed something to comfortably carry around "The Birds of Ecuador", a colossal tome which will be his bible while we're there! And the book itself needed a jacket to keep it clean and protected. I had the perfect fabric for it.

The bag needed somthing sturdy and a navy twill that had been acquired at an auction sale was the perfect choice. A divided pocket on the back is the perfect place to keep a notebook and pen handy while the interior is sized to comfortably hold the field guide.

Cosmetic bag....purse, wristlet?

My friend is celebrating a "milestone" birthday next week and I wanted to give her something when we went out to dinner to celebrate. But what?

I know she would appreciate something handmade and I certainly have lots of fabric to make something. But....I was in Creative Sisters (a superb local fabric store)....and they had a 20% off sale....and you can't leave a fabric store without fabric when there's a sale on...it's a provincial law.....I swear..... so I bought a couple pieces to make this little bag. I hope she likes it.

Of course, once I had this one made I started looking around my sewing room for more fabrics, and with a little adjustment to the pattern, this one developed.

Hmm, which one would she prefer??

Luggage Tags

I thought these luggage tags would work well with the luggage handle wraps I posted awhile ago.
No excuse for not spotting your luggage now....unless someone has stolen it just to get your nifty identification tags!!