New Kindle Case

Treated myself to a new Kindle over the holidays. (I had my previous one over ten years - it was well used and ready for retirement!) The new Kindle is a bit larger - and way faster - than my previous one so I spent about an hour creating a new case.

I think I spent more time choosing the fabric than actually assembling! 

Have a wonderful day! Patty

Side Hustle

My daughter and I will be visiting Orlando later this month and I wanted a bag for our adventures. This is the Side Hustle bag from byAnnie. 

I've made several of her patterns before and was very familiar with her techniques so this was a fairly quick sew. There was a lot of bulk around the edges where the zippers come together. Her pattern says to use a hammer to pound down the seams - probably should have actually tried that! 

The lining is Toy Story themed fabric. Although the pattern has the strap fastener at the shoulder, mine is at the hip because I thought that would be easier to handle. The directions for the strap and the strap slider were different then what I am used to with other bag patterns. Should I make this bag again, I will likely do the strap differently.

Counting the days until the trip!

Have a wonderful day! Patty

Bears!

I am excited to share my latest finish - the Poolside tote by Noodlehead using one of my all time favorite prints from Ruby Star. I love how big and roomy the tote is. This will be my bag for going to quilting related events like sewing with friends and guild meetings.

Those bears sure make me smile!

Pattern modifications & materials:

• Did two zipper pockets on the outside instead of one zipper and one slip pocket
• Added a zipped pocket in the lining
• Added a mesh 'pocket' to keep a water bottle upright in the bag
• Used Soft & Stable on the bag and SF101 for the lining 
• Used a 1 1/2" strap for the handles, about 60" each

Have a wonderful day! Patty