Sock Knitting Project bag

Another of my knitting project bags, 

these i started making to hold my sock knitting projects 

drawstring closer and large enough to hold two balls of yarn while knitting my magic loop two at a time socks

I have a few for sale at my Etsy store

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Craft sewing tote bag

I needed a large craft bag to carry my box that I use to hold all my paper piecing hexies in, the plastic box was fine for the hexies but as I was making up my topper it no longer fitted in the box, so a large bag was need to store every .

I couldn't find anything on the web that was suitable , a few good idea but sizing not right for my needs. 

So I started drawing a little design of what I wanted. 

This is my finished bag. 

My daughter loves it so much she is going to make one herself for a friend as a new baby gift.

She has never sewn before so I will be helping her giving advice etc.

I have free motion quilting all of the pieces except the lining to give the bag more body,  and it looks so pretty quilted

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On the front as you can see in the above photo,  I wanted really deep pockets for  threads etc

Above photo is the side view a nice large flat pocket on both sides to slip patterns etc into

This is the back view below, again I added two pockets but not as deep as on the front

A nice bright pink ditsy flower lining and you can see how large it is inside

My box that holds all my paper piecing hexies fits in a treat and my quilt topper can fit underneath as it grows larger

And below my crazy draw and measurements that I tweaked as I went along and adjusted my pattern pieces. 

I will be drawing these up into proper pattern pieces so that I can print them off for future bags. 

As I said above my daughter is planning on making one for a baby bag as a gift for her friend. 

Filling it with nappies,  baby wipes,  creams and lotions etc.

I think we will add deeper pockets to the back on hers also.

If I do draft a printable pattern I will post on my blog

Applique Wall Hanging

My daughter had painted her bedroom, she has a large wall and asked me to make something to hang on it. 

This is what I came up with

I downloaded a few templates off the web, then cut out the shapes and had fun arranging on the fabric into the above  design

After ironing into place i then did some free motion machine stitching over the flowers and leaves so they had a sketchy look,  I used some bright rayon thread that has a lovely sheen on it

For the background quilting I did some free motion meandering adding hearts as I went along

To the back I added a sleeve,  a decorative ended pole can be slipped in here to hang the quilt on the wall

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Up up and away wallet, passport wallet

 Had fun making this cute passport wallet ready for our next holiday. 

As you can see I've got space for 5 passports and still have a space for boarding passes. 

If you would like to make your own you can find the pattern

Liz Shaffner  up up and away passport wallet

HERE 

 Inside views. 

Lots of space for those passports and boarding passes

After showing the one above on my Facebook page , I was given a few orders

The one below has an extra slip pocket as requested by the customer

 Love the fabric on this one

One of my favourite fabrics, as you can see in the earlier posts in used this fabric collection to make my charlie's aunt bag

This one is very pretty,  loving the gold prints on this fabric

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Bag of the month club , January's Backgammon Bag by Betz White

Above is the pattern of the bag we were given for January's bag of the month club, by Betz White. 

It's exclusive to the club and the designer won't be selling this pattern until after July. 

Only way to get a copy is to join the club I will post a link at the end of my post

So here is my version of the Backgammon Bag, loved making this bag, its nice and roomy without being too big

I also made a fabric flower out of the last of my contrast fabric,  this is on a pin so it can be removed and added to a coat or jacket 

This is the back of the bag, in the pattern it is the same as the front pocket,  but I did it plain and split the pocket into 3 smaller ones the centre on has a magnetic clasp to keep my mobile phone nice and safe

The inside has a zipped pocket but I also added a slip pocket this I split into 3 sections, a large one and two slim ones for pens

The front pocket is nice and big secured with a magnetic clasps. 

Here is the bag without the flower. 

You can join the bag of the month club

HERE  

https://www.bagomc.com

Artisan Apron from a janet clare pattern

Finished my Artisan apron from a pattern available from Janet Clare, 

I plan to be wearing my apron while sewing and crafting to inspire me to create. 

I will be adding some embellishments as the months go along,  I have already started with a few things that mean something personal to me,  as you can see in the photos below.

First I added 3 small crochet doilies that I just love so much, along one pocket, in the centre I added some of my favourite heart buttons,  love these so much that they have appeared on a few of my latest projects. 

The peach lace I bought on our trip to Australia to visit our son earlier this year,  so I added this as a reminder of our wonderful trip.

On the back along the shoulder seam I embroidered the love to sew,  because I do so much, always makes me feel relaxed stitching , knitting or crochet. 

I was knitting some dolls clothes for my granddaughter earlier this year and made some crochet cats to add to the front of a dolls jumper,  I had one left over so it just had to go on my apron,  another reminder of my fun projects this year. 

Im sure this Apron will pop up again in future posts as I add to it with more precious memories. 

I have a idea to draw around the grandchildren hands then embroidered around the outline. 

So watch this space.

If you would like to make your own Janet Clare artisan apron click to buy the pattern

HERE

The Companion Bag

So loving this carpet bag , can see me making lots more of these in both sizes

 Just love everything about this pattern,  this is using the 8 inch frame, and its the perfect size for every day use. 

Love the way it opens wide so you can see what you need at a glance.

I added an extra pocket to the back that fastens with a magnetic clasps

 Its easy to do just follow instructions for the front pocket. 

I added a crochet flower and button to the front for added details. 

How the inside looks when open, this is the 8 inch frame, there is a zipped pocket and a slip pocket inside the bag. 

The pattern also has instructions for a 12 inch frame

I used a pretty floral cotton for the lining it has the same shade of blues as the main fabric

In the original pattern they used pre made leather handles,  I made my own and also added a longer strap to wear  across the body

You can find this pattern

HERE

Felt Snowman Garland Pattern

Love this felt snowman garland, it so cute cant wait to put it up over Christmas 

I have added the template for the snowman and heart in case anyone would like to make their own garland.

I did hand stitch these, but would be much quicker using a sewing machine.  

Here is the template that I drew for the snowmen.

Below are the instructions for the Felt Gingerbread Garland,

that I made last week, you just follow the same instructions for snowmen

you can find the post and the template for the Gingerbread Garland 

HERE

Thanks for looking,

please post a link in the comments if you make either of these garlands

I would love to see them