We woke up to a full foot of new snow this morning--enough to solidly shut down the whole Milwaukee area. What could be better than a bonus three day weekend right before Christmas? I for one can use the time!
We all thought last winter was bad... We're running ahead on snow so far this season. Local kids have already had three snow days. And I might point out that it isn't even officially winter yet. Sigh.
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I had been itching to make some of the Artful Eco Bags from Quilting Arts Gifts, and had been thinking they would be a good use for some of my African fabrics. I got down to business and turned out a bunch of them today.
They'll make cute and useful gifts for a few people on my list.
I made a couple modifications in the pattern. I made the facing much deeper, sewing it completely down, all around, inside the bag. (I really dislike loose facings flopping around.) And I don't get to use my serger all that often; here was a perfect serger project.
These bags make terrific use of a yard of splashy-print fabric. With ribbon ties, they're compact for carrying in a tote, to be whipped out and filled up at the supermarket.
Holiday gift sewing--done.
9 comments:
Ha! We have you beat - 4 snow days for my grandkids - 5 for some kids - and hardly any snow - go figure!!
Those bags are great. I will put it on my list for later!
Love the bags Kathie, the fabrics you've chosen are just wonderful. Can't even imagine it being snowing on the other side of the world - we're 90 degrees here today!
*hugs*
Tazzie
:-)
wheee, glad you had fun sewing on your snow day!
I saw this through a Google alert. These are GREAT! I will forward to the artist, Kelli Perkins. She will be so pleased.
What a great gift idea. Your bags are lovely.
That is a great use for those fabrics. Great bags.
These are great! And it's such a goodway to showcase wonderful fabric.
yup, we got hit too! Snow day for us as well. I ended up working from home all day though instead of sewing! Sounds like you had more fun!
I love the quilt pictured in your header. Have you posted a photo of it in its entirety?
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