CORK IT!

I hadn't made a bag for myself in quite some time.

I wanted to use up some of my cork!

I found a pattern that seemed perfect.

I like when a pattern has labels for the pieces needed.

Keeps me organized and happy!

The red is cork and sew easy to work with.

I don't always follow a pattern exactly.

Sometimes I change up a pocket, add a key toggle.

My label is added.

I added a slip pocket to the front for my phone.

The pattern called for a zipper pocket.

All ready for the fall season.

I think I will add a false bottom for more structure and support. 

Anyway, I love it and hope you do to!

AUNT HATTIE'S QUILT V2.0

My Aunt Hattie was one of 4 sisters who loved to quilt.

When I was about 12 she showed me how to tie this quilt.

I had no idea then what she gave me to my not yet know

quilting journey.

50 years later Hattie's quilt needed an update.

Sew I took it apart, tossed the nasty batting,

pieced together Quilters Dream batting pieces,

and bought a new blanket for the backing.

I found some suede yarn for re-tying it. 

I found some suede yarn for re-tying it. 

This baby is HUGE, the blanket is KING size.

And heavy, very heavy.

I pulled the blanket to the front

and machine stitched it down as a facing

and it was finished.

And someone is gonna be snuggly and warm this winter!

My son Eric was excited to hear I had saved Aunt Hattie's quilt.

He remembers snuggling under it as a kid.  

One day it will be his again.

ALL OHIO SHOP HOP

Let’s just say…I didn’t make it to many shops.

But this one surprised me!

The Alabaster Mouse in Loudenville, OH

I met a couple non quilting friends, Rosemary and Doris Ann

 for lunch and shopping!

The ladies running the shop were sew friendly!

The very old building architecture showed thru 

This was their ALL OHIO fabric quilt.

Fabric was there as well as LOts if other items, like a general store 

Rosemary loves horses and found this quilt on display! 

Of course I found some items…batting and thread,

As the first person to buy thread…I got an extra surprise!

Notions in the candy machine

Lunch was here!

It did not disappoint! 

Something surprising here…

We all 3 were belly dancers some 40 years ago!