Another fabric Tues

WOW, I can't believe how quickly this week has gone by! I guess I've been hibernating. Last week was so cold and wet. We had rain/snow just about everyday until yesterday. Then we finally got some sun.

I'm doing a link party again this week. Thank you so much Heather and Megan, it's always fun to see what others are doing. And to show off what I am doing....although sometimes it just isn't much. I have to wait till I can get some fabric, to finish my DP16-patch, but I'll be sure to show you as soon as I do :)





This week I want to show you my 'boy bag'. I've been making bags with girls in mind, of course! I love a pretty bag, whether it's a purse, tote or little clutch. I actually get attached to one purse, and just use that till it's used up. But I enjoy looking at them all.

But Rae over at Made by Rae and Dana at Dana made it had a month to celebrate the boy. And I jumped on the band wagon...albeit too late to show over at their sites.

My youngest son is 6, he loves bags, boxes and anything he can get his hands on to organize all his toys. His Daddy bought him a plastic box with 4 littler boxes in it, and each little box has sections...it's supposed to be for tools, screws, nuts, etc...but Littleboy uses it for some of his Lego's. LOL.

So, I made a fun boy bag.

It has lots of pockets.

Some hooky spots, for hooking on flashlight, compass, etc.

I wanted to add a mesh bottle holder, for a water bottle, but didn't have any.

It has a nice flap, with a pocket under it for binoculars or whatever.

A perfect bag for a nature walk, plenty of room for pencil, paper, snack, bug catchers, and anything else he may want to bring along.

Or he can fill it with small toys, crayons, books for a long car trip.

These cute little clips are my dh's idea. He thought it would be a fun thing on a boys bag. A few days after he bought me these, is when I came across Dana's blog. And low and behold, she, too, made a cute bag with these clips!

Well I hope I have more to show you this coming week. I'll try not to be so quiet.

Thanks for stopping by, Dorian

Another ditty bag

 Here is another ditty bag. I've made a cute little pocket in the front, it's hard to see, unless something is sticking out of it.

It also has a zip pocket on the inside. I think I've tested this pattern enough now :) it's already to get written up and printed soon.

 I'm linking up to Karen again this week. Thank you Karen!

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I've also finished the  mystery quilt at the Q&N.

Sorry, but it's going to remain a mystery for now. I don't want to ruin anyone's surprise. And it IS a surprise. Jess is great at keeping it a mystery, till the last few steps.

But you can go to the Q&N, and become a member. And join in the fun on the mystery threads.












It's another stormy, wet week here in Norther California. A good time to be inside, sewing, schooling and being with the family.

Have a great day!

 Thanks for stopping by, Dorian

My Ditty bag

Linking up with Karen in her link party! She is having a giveaway this week too!!

I've been pretty busy the past few days, and haven't got much sewing done. So today, I took the morning off and got my bag done.

It's perfect for a lap quilt and book...take it outside and and relax in the shade.

 

Or if you live by the beach, toss in your towel and accessories, and take off.

It has a zip pocket in the inside...bring it to the book store and have a nice bag to carry all your good reads out in.

And of course, it would be perfect for taking to the fabric store, and stuffing with some treasures.....after they are paid for, of course ;) LOL

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Thanks to Melissa and her Happy Quilt-a-long, I have figured out what to do with the lovely petit fours I received from Kate Spain.

This 16-patches are perfect for the little guys. I am adding some solids, and doing my own thing with them. But the idea came from Melissa. She has some darling things on her blog, go check her out. Thanks Melissa!




Thanks for stopping by, Dorian