Quilting?

Okay, I've figured out how to use my fabric stashes. Make quilts. I just made the top of one (using these fabrics)  that's going to go in the family room. By the way, I discovered Creative Quilt Kits - right.down.the.road. What an unexpected treat!

I know that my iPhone photos aren't the best, but I really wanted to capture this before I but the backing on and quilt it. I didn't use a pattern (you can tell), but I tried to be consistent with my strip sizes.

In other news, my Weekender Bag made it through the airport and Mexico and back! It was really great. The only thing I'd do differently is add a should strap for carrying it through the airport. Otherwise, it was really roomy and help three bathing suits, an extra outfit, my laptop & cord, two textbooks, my makeup bag AND my Kindle. Very handy indeed.

A finished project

I did it! I finished the travel bag. It isn't even horrible! Woot! Woot! 

 

I added feet, too

The coolest thing: 

 

Lou fits in it. I put him in there (no, I did not zip it up) and he had lots of room to spare. 

Time to pack for vacay! My dress for that is almost done, too...

Getting into it

I finished constructing the outside of the Weekender bag. Check it out:

And because I'm really good at avoiding homework, I threw this quickie together yesterday:

This is my version of the Trapeze Dress in Heather Ross's book (I think it's weekend projects or something). I had to add the tie because it looked too much like a maternity dress otherwise. I have to do some tweaking to the top, but overall I'm happy with it.

Bringing crafty back

Did you miss me? I've been spending so much time at work, school, and Facebook that I sort of dropped off the map. I didn't realize it's been almost a year since I updated my blog. Oopsies.

I picked out this fabric and this fabric (shown together above) to make this adorable Amy Butler bag:

 

I'm more than a little nervous about making this thing. First, it's so super cute that I don't want to mess it up. Next, lots and lots of other people out here have had less than pleasant experiences making it. They all promise, however, that it is worth it in the end. We'll see...I'll try to keep you posted with my progress. I want to have it done by the time we go to Puerto Vallarta in February. It would make a lovely carry on, don't you think?

I used the Amy Butler Liverpool pattern to make a tunic, but it ended up as the outer shell for what will be the coolest spring coat. Ever. Really.

I've promised myself that I will become more patient and crafty and active. I think I've started out the new year rather well!