Coin Pouches

I have missed the blogging community and although was contemplating abandoning this blog I decided to pop in and share my latest creations....mini coin pouches! :)
I used 3 inch zippers from zipit and some of my Japanese fabric I have laying around. The little prints work great for small projects.



Right now they are piling up in my sewing room. Maybe when I have some extra time I can put them on Etsy.



They are perfect for coins, chapstick, ear buds, and other little items that get lost in a purse. I have almost run out of the 3 inch zippers but am probably going to order more just because I enjoy making these so much.
What have you been making lately that has really inspired you to sew?



I've been having a hard time getting motivated to create these past couple of months which is also why I haven't been blogging or reading blogs. I'm hoping it's just the winter blues and things will go back to normal soon.
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Hello!
Just popping in to say my computer has crashed (ad-ware virus grrr) so that is why I havent been around. I have been reading blogs on my phone but it's really annoying commenting using my phone because the screen is so small and the autocorrect is a pain. Hopefully my computer will be back soon....or maybe i'll just get an ipad. ;)

**photo from my Flickr account before the computer drama started. I'll have lots of fun patchwork projects to share when I'm back**

Blogger's Quilt Festival Fall 2011

So I've never participated in Amy's Quilt Festival before but figured why not? So here I am :)

I decided to share my Good Folks quilt which I started in March 2009. It took forever to finish it. Especially since I only have made 4 quilts in my lifetime so I am extremely slow once it gets to the quilting and binding part.

I never did blog or upload photos on this particular quilt when it was finished. Not sure why because I do love it. I am curious to see what it does in the first wash though. It's been folded on the corner of our couch forever.

I did a disappearing 9 patch pattern and random free motion quilting. I love Anna Maria's fabric lines they are so rich and give a cozy feeling.

At least I was prepared with this fabric line and still have enough left over for possibly another quilt. Maybe for next years festival!  :)

Click here or the button at the top to visit the festival and see other lovely quilts.

New Pouch

Hello!
Gee I hate that I am never around here lately but I have been so busy with my destash project it's consuming all of my time.
I did manage to make time to sew a new zip pouch this week out of some fabulous silk dupioni. I really love how it came out and will be making some more next time I sew.

I just love the texture in this type of fabric.

For the inside I used a Patricia Bravo print that I had been hoarding and only wish I had more of.

Have you sewn with silk dupioni before? I think it's a newfound love for me. Sadly it's pretty pricey so I can only get a few fat quarters at a time.

Anyway it's back to my destashing. I'll leave off with a kitty pic....I'm sure you all aren't sick of those already right?  ;)