I love to read. And I love to sew! I also love to make gifts for others. Most of my sewing, quilting, crocheting, etc has gone to people I love and care for.
I made this bag and gave it to our local library for their annual fund raiser. I haven't received official notice, but I think it brought a nice bid. When I cut it out, I cut two of everything, with the intention of making myself a bag.
This week I finished up the embroidered titles on the book spines. There are two blank, the fabric was too busy to embroider. I have a plan to applique two book titles from 2018 that I read and love. This one stays with me. 
The cutting table in my sewing room has become a gift wrapping table. I am nearly finished, just a small addition to 2 gifts for my Grandson-in-law and my other granddaughter's boyfriend. I sent gift cards to my 3rd granddaughter and her family in Phoenix. I made felt containers. I just realized I did not take a picture. I was pretty focused in getting them done and in the mail. Here is a link to a site I found
I am working on a Tumbler leaders and enders project. I need to cut more variety. I thought I was very careful, but when I put the rows together, some like fabric was near the same fabric. More scraps are being cut!
So, a finish to show, a finish to read about (giggle) and a continuing project. I am linking up to Finish It Up Friday and Finished or Not Friday.
Stay Busy and Stay Happy
love those tumblers I have made a couple of them and now have a die for a larger version - must do from scraps this year
ReplyDeleteI have been looking at a cutter for a year or two now. I still don't have one, but am envious. Cutting by hand, makes the going a bit slower. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
DeleteLove, love,LOVE your book bag!! Thanks for the gift card holder link. If you don't point out where the intersections don't meet, most people won't notice. You are making nice progress on those Tumblers!!
ReplyDeleteYou are probably right! Seems I always notice the imperfections. And I must remember, it is not perfect, it is homemade! The book bag is a new fav!
DeleteHi Judy,
ReplyDeleteI love your bag, it’s gorgeous! Never mind about a couple of wonky bits on your tumbler, you’ve made it ..... and I bet your friends will love it and not even notice the wonky bits, especially if you don’t mention them! It’s a great make!
Hugs,
Barbara xx