Don't want ya'll to think I've been slacking. And just want to
keep you motivated!
I finished this one recently and thought I'd show ya!
This one went to my SIL Meg's sister. She said she would set the Vera aside and carry this. Now, personally I would never set a Vera aside for this. But she blew good smoke up my pretty little dress any way. Riiighht...as if I wear dresses all that often!
There are a few other projects underway too, but darn it...they are Christmas presents and you just never know who might be peeking in!
I got smart this time and stitched the ditch on the entire thing as opposed to cross hatch. Um, my seams sometimes don't meet up and that makes for a messy cross hatch. There is always more than one way to skin a cat!
On another note, I
really want to thank everyone for their awesome comments on my Dad's "At Ease Soldier" post in support of all our Troops and Veterans! I feel truly blessed that we all can count on our Armed Forces, men and women alike
and the families behind them.
You guys ROCK!
Unfortunately, I still don't know ANY of the ways to skin a cat, LOL! The bag is gorgeous! I saw a tote the other day I wanted for carrying my knitting in and I stopped myself and thought "no way, I can make that"! (someday) :)
ReplyDeleteI did go as far as to order a big book covering the machine, techniques, notions, etc, can't wait til it gets here and I can start getting familiar with it all!
ReplyDeleteThe sewing machine is off limits right now until we get this solar thing up and running and know if we have any extra electric to spare. So I will not so silently sit here and lust after your bags. That sounded a little dirty. Your purses!!
ReplyDeleteOooo, really like the fabrics you chose for that bag! You sure are encouraging all the rest of us to plop our butts down in front our machines and get creating!
ReplyDeleteErin, I think one of the first things I made early on was a tote to carry all the goodies in. It's a great project to learn on because it's big and you can man handle it!
ReplyDeleteJan, sounds to me like someone could sure use a treadle machine!!
Mama, just so long as you GET to sit, that is a good thing!
Beautiful...as always!!!! Ooops, I think I'm supposed to say it looks like s*!t!!! Right? NOT!!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that tote! It looks perfect to me - I really, really like the colors and the long straps. You sure do nice work!
ReplyDeleteThat purse is just as cute as a Vera. No lie sis. And listen, that picture of a skinned cat almost made me puke. hahaha!!!
ReplyDeleteJane, yes you are supposed to tell me my work is bad. That's the language I 'get'. :)
ReplyDeleteSusan, thank you! Meg and her sis are both tall bean sprouts, so I gave her some room to move with the arms ;)
Ok, I totally messed up the Jan's and Jane's today. Sorry ladies!
ReplyDeleteJen, so what you are saying is I should make you a poopy one too? Your mama is waaaay better, but I could be persuaded!
ReplyDeleteThe cat reminds me of the Friends episode with the possessed cat Rachael adopted!
You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteI am your new follower :) I invite you to check out my "Christmas Cheer"..don't miss it!
http://toddlertalesbymommy.blogspot.com/2010/10/scoop-of-christmas-cheer-for-you-to.html