Two More Purses Complete

I have been sewing almost daily and have two more purses completed. These are made from one of my favorite fabrics - previously used on a piece-quilted purse and a few birds.

These two are almost the same, although one is an inch smaller and has turquoise accents on the inside.

All ready to go to Gallery 116 - just want one more before making the trip to Fishers.

New Purse Design

I created a new pattern for making purses. This one has a zipper closure to keep contents safely inside. I have two more cut out and ready to sew. My goal is to complete four purses to take up to Gallery 116 and hopefully sell.

Coolers!

I have completed three of these custom coolers that are made to hold one beer growler. They are made with tablecloth vinyl and insulated lining (Insul-Bright made by The Warm Company.)

The first test carrying full growlers went well - just not sure if the vinyl will hold up with repeated use.

Distelfink and a Doll Head

I made another distelfink - this one in non-traditional colors. My friend gave me some vintage fabric printed with little distelfinks and I used it on the wings and head.

I'm trying out doll-making, too. This is a practice head that did not come out too well. I put the back of the head on upside down and her nose did not fill out properly. The ears are supposed to be elf ears LOL. And next time I will make the eyes and mouth larger.

Next I'm going to practice hands and feet - that should be fun! Arms and legs are also something I've never done, but the body should be a breeze.

Great Weekend!

I joined a doll making group this weekend whose members are both talented and interesting. Check out their blog at Indy Cloth Doll Makers. We had a fun group meeting and there was a lot of lovely show and tell. Afterwards we had lunch at Jokamo's Pizza with more lively conversation.

When I got home, my new sewing machine extension table had arrived. This will make a flat surface for free motion quilting and I really love it. Check out buying one for your machine at All Brands.

The members of my new doll making group wear pin doll/name tags to the meetings. Don't laugh, this is the first doll I've ever made (not counting the corn husk doll at day camp LOL.) She's about 5" tall - the fancy clip on her belly is for hanging the pins I'll receive for bringing completed dolls to the group meetings.

Baby Birds

Two Baby Dark Birds

I made these two birds for my mom's birthday gift. I did a little free motion quilting with shiny thread on the fabric before cutting out the pieces. I sort of followed the batik pattern - or at least started off that way.

Dark Bird

This is a bird for my son - thought I would make it in dark colors for a more masculine look. And I cut out two more that I can sew up for sale.