Promises, Promises

Merry Christmas!!  I do have a few items I might be able to post, but mostly I've just been embellishing shirts and robes as Christmas gifts - so have been neglecting this blog.  Three robes for grand-nieces with their initial monogrammed on the breast - not too thrilling......  

I promise - more to come.  In the meantime my wonderful hubby had another great idea that has now spawned a spin off of this blog - so check out my new page about the Cake Mix Doctor.......

Another Hubby project!

My loving husband often "gets me into" projects.  He volunteered me for the "Sparkie" towel project.  And he is always volunteering me to make pies for this or that.  But I don't mind - I feel good that he takes such pride in my handy work. 

This bag was another hubby project - for the annual Chamber of Commerce fund raising silent auction.  He was more disappointed than me that it took only about $20 -  at least that was the top bid just minutes before bid closing.  But I expected it - I've seen enough of this type thing to know - unless you just really hit the niche, you get a lot of oohs and aahs, but not much else.  That's OK - I like the oohs and aahs - just another reason why I like giving things aways more than trying to make a buck on them.

It's a cinch!

Wow, I can't believe it's been almost a month since my last post. That's what happens when you have to work for a living.

 It may be a cinch bag, but not quite a cinch to make - a lot of trial and error, but it gave me a lot to try and learn.   This is my take on a bag from Quilts and More magazine (fall 2010) - "It's a Cinch".  I did a "one-up" on the handle by adding cording and fiber fill - that posed a slight problem when it came to sewing the side seams together, but, after breaking one needle,  I just went real slow and stitched over it two or three times. 

More Sparky

"Special Order" - well not really.  I've had a few people ask if I would sell my bags and/or make a special order, but that's just too much pressure.   I get these done on my own time line and since I give them away, I don't worry as much about whether they hold up or not.  I want them to - I sure want my loved ones who get these to enjoy them for some time - but at least if something happens, I don't have to feel bad about their investment in them.  But I'm totally off the subject.  Just a little note about this one.  If you have read my other posts, you know I did (as a service project) take on a special order to digitize Good Ole Sparky - an old time class mascot for the local high school - for the class of 1960's 50 year reunion.  After finishing off the 60 hand towels they gave out as favors, I made this bag and delivered the last shipment of towels to the reunion committee in this bag.  I hear they had a drawing to give away the bag to one of the female members of the class that was in attendance.

Baby Shower Today

My nephew and his wife are having a baby and today is the baby shower.  Last night, I made this burp cloth from a cloth diaper (NEW) to add to my gift bag for them.

Retired Teacher's Luncheon "Door Prize."

This bag became a door prize at a retired teacher's luncheon.  Those in attendance are retired teachers from our local school corporation.  My husband being an administrator at this corporation was attending the luncheon and doing one of his favorite things - having the opportunity to thank those who have made a difference in the lives of students.   I had just finished this bag - and the predominant colors being the colors of our high school - yellow and brown - it just seemed natural for use in this manner.  I hear it was received well and I hope the "winning" teacher enjoys using it.