Tulip Swap - CloBird Designs

So CloBird Designs is hosting a swap on the Facebook group. Her design, the Tulip, is a free pattern via Craftsy. It's cute and fun and a quick sew!

I actually have two swap partners. :) 

First, I created one to make sure I could do it in the allotted time (it takes an hour, so definitely can).

Here's my tester. I had never sewn with knit before, so that was a first. It was a tad too thick, so I think the thinner cotton for my swap will come out much more nicely. 

Here are the fabrics for my swap partners. I haven't decided on the solid for the second one. 

I'll post an update when I'm done. I need to finish them this weekend so that I can mail them Monday. :)

Well, I sewed the zip on upside down, so they were done Wednesday. I also decided against the batik. I forgot to take a pic when I finished, so this is what I've got for ya!

That's the back. I added clover clips, double sided tape, and a cork wrist strap. 

One of my partners already sent hers. She sent me some wonderful soap with it! Yum! And she did such a beautiful job! I'm using it as part of my EPP kit. It's the perfect size for my scissors and moda tin!

August Not Another Sew Along

So I started my August NASA. This month is an embroidery hoop. I am putting it above the guest toilet and I'm making one for a friend as a housewarming gift. 

I'll upload a pic later. 

08/29/16 update. I stitched the letters for my friend's hoop. This was her request. I keep forgetting to get a pic of my progress. 

Not Another Sew Along.

I joined a group on Facebook just for sew alongs.  The first one is the Martha Tote by ithinksew found on Craftsy for free. 

The leader is moving more slowly than me (what?!) so I finished mine up this weekend. I have a second to work on as well. I had purchased "kits" from 2Minutes2Stitch.  Below is the first one. I'll add the second one to this post when it's done. Love!!

Here's number two!

Quarter Moon Sew Along

I joined a sew along last month. It was for June's Bag Of The Month. It is called the Lunar Collection by ChrisW Designs. :)

I'm doing the smallest one called the Quarter Moon. 

It took me forever to do the prep work but that's done, phew! And now I'm on to the fun part, construction!

Prepped pieces:

Straps all sewn and waiting until later to attach. 

Four lower straps:

So much fun!! I work on the slip pocket next. I might make some card slots or something for inside. I have that top slip pocket for inside already, though. 

Update on 07/19/16:

I'm on step 10 or something. 

This is an older pic. Feet are on the bag and I've made the side pockets. So fun! I sewed the wrong length zip, so I have to recut the zip tabs (I had to cut them off) and try again. 

Update on 08/19/16:

I furiously finished it last weekend! I decided to use some pre made cork straps instead of the fabric ones. I love carrying this one around!

Here she is!

NCW #2 for my mom with grommets

I made my mom my second NCW. I need to buy some grommets because I want to try attaching the sides that way. I also need to reprint the pattern because I think my pieces are off. 

Pictures below are before the grommets. I aim to go buy some now. 

Update: I finished it up, installed the grommets, and now it's waiting for Scotchguard. :)

The chain is through the grommets there. I have all hardware taped for the spray. 

Oh and I made the wrist strap, too. :)