Tote Bag

This is a market bag that I made using a pattern from Joanne's. As you can see it came out huge. The pattern didn't call for a lining, but I wanted to line it because I thought it would be stronger and sturdier, since I would be using it for grocery shopping.

I was disappointed in the pattern because I had to make some adjustments. The sides didn't match. I had to add a few inches to get it to fit, so it is patched on the side. I also didn't anticipate that the handles would be so short. I would have liked it to be a little bit longer, maybe just an inch or two. Oh well, maybe I'll try another pattern.

Quilt Fabrics

These are fabrics I bought last summer to make another snowball/nine patch quilt. I haven't started it yet because I am not quite satisfied with the colors...something's not quite right.

The second picture is for a Japanese Buzzsaw quilt. I am taking a class to learn how to make it. So far it has cost me about $100 to take the class and buy the fabric.

Paw Print Shorts

These are a pair of shorts I made for my younger daughter. I was practicing to make her another pair for running, but she said it is too baggy. We need to find another pattern. She wears these at home.

I had this fabric in my stash. I bought it some time ago. It took me 2 days. I cut the fabric one day, then sewed it the next.

Small Red Duffle

This bag is for my oldest daughter. She loves red and happy faces. It is a MaCalls pattern that some of my students made. I wanted to make the pattern because their bags came out so cute. This was the first duffle bag I ever made. I had a difficult time understanding how to make the straps, but now I know how to make them and can better help my students when they need help with this part of the pattern.

I do have to make another one in blue for my younger daughter, hopefully that one won't take me as long.