Inspirations...

that is name of a new magazine I bought back in October. The needles that I ordered with it were on back order. I contacted the company (Country Bumpkin) and asked about the back order and that I was really looking forward to getting their magazine. So they went ahead and shipped it and will send my needles when they get them in. This is an Australian magazine, and I am truly inspired by the creations they show. Lot's of patterns in the book. This particular issue has a number of intermediate projects.

I created this little purse from a Simplicity's pattern for felt. The purse is made with real wool that I found @ the little quilt shop in town. I started another purse with a lily on it. My pastor mentioned Matthew 6:38 & 39 " And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these." This made me think of Jesus... Song of Solomon 2:1 " I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys." The last part of Matt. makes me think of how nothing compares to the glory of the Lord.

I started a cell phone cover from the same pattern as the purse. I will post a pic when I'm done.Here are a few "thank you" cards I created using the quilting feature on my BabyLock. In the center picture it gives it a look of snow. The fabric was from about five years ago. The artist is D. Morgan . Unfortunately I can not find this fabric anywhere. I tried ebay as well.

Old and New

First the New: Item added to my Practical Creations shop @ Etsy.

I used Deb Strain's Daydream fabrics from Moda. I love the colors!

Last the Old: Well not too old. This is a picture of the lap quilt I am doing for Greg.
Actually it is bigger than a lap quilt. Who wants to curl up for a good nap or read with your feet sticking out. (Please excuse the wrinkles :0)

Bag Month Is Over

I didn't get my purse done in time for Bag Month. My small town Walmart didn't have the item I needed to finish my project. I will post a pic when I'm able to go to Alex. for what I need.

I have some new items I am anxious to get up. On is a Redwork Roaster that I will be putting in my Etsy shop. I do need to get my Onsies up, but it's been hard working with the fabric. I now have a light box for transfering patterns which has already made Embroidering easier.

Purse

I am working on a purse for Bag Month over contest @ Sew Mama Sew. I wasn't too sure about the fabrics I picked out for my purse but it is starting to look really cute! I love the Doris Morgan "A Little Bit of Heaven" print. I have been hard pressed to find any more of this fabric. I picked it out a few years ago to make Casserole Carriers.

Sew Mama is also doing Free Fabric Friday. Her theme being "organizing" I thought I'd participate. I'm always "organizing" my supplies to make room for new stuff. So... here is my tip...

Ziplock Bags!

Not a new idea, but a great one.

I also use Crates. I love them!

Out of seven pics. this was the best one. The funny thing is that it's the only one with an insect in it!

Purses

Linda over @ Craft Apple created a "Groovey" new purse. She also has the "Patchfolio" pattern for sale in her Etsy shop Craft Apple Creations. Here is a mini version...

Her Patchfolio is much better, lol.

Also, over @ Sew, Mama, Sew! they are have Bag Month.