Clutch is Done! :)

I bought the zipper and finished my clutch! I staggered the shoulder strap loops, but I should have centered them.  Generally the staggering will keep the top more straight, but because of the embroidery, it didn't work right.

The above picture shows the staggered loops. It also shows how the boxed bottom accents the embroidery perfectly. :)

The above picture shows it closed and folded before I put on the strap. 

Yay! The chain strap. 

The back. It's hard to see the key embroidery. 

I made this the same way I made the pouches that I detailed the pattern for in the first post. The only difference is that the pieces were much larger. Also, I installed the magnetic clasp before sewing on the front panel. The loops were also inserted while sewing up the front and back sides. 

Bindingless Mug Rug

I created that mug rug without binding. Unfortunately, I didn't get the hang of sewing the corners until the end. I haven't decided whether or not I'm going to quilt it.

Top picture is before sewing the front and back together but after sewing on side panels. 

Bottom picture is after the back is sewn on. 

Finally had a little bit of time tonight!

I finally had some time tonight to work on stuff!

I embroidered the panels for my fold over clutch as well as some fabric for a zippered pouch. 

The clutch I did tone on tone. :) All designs are from Urban Threads. 

This is how it'll look when folded:

It's hard to see the detail in the picture though. I plan to pick up a metal zipper. As you see in the top picture, I installed a magnetic clasp to hold it folded. 

Next I worked on a pouch that I am sending to someone. 

Here's the embroidery:

And the completed pouch:

I had also embroidered her name on the back. :) I don't know if you can tell from the photo, but this is a dark teal linen. The inside is a natural linen like the zipper pull. 

Planning a bag...

Last night I didn't sew a thing.  I did iron and cut some fabric to make a bag with.  I also browsed embroideries.

I'd like to do a light line embroidery on the front of the bag because it's going to be a very simple looking thing.  Here's the fabric I cut:

 The lime will be the lining.  I thought it was bright and funky.

I love the look of linen.  I haven't decided what I'm going to do for a strap.  This bag is going to be taller than it is wide.  I was going to install a snap closure, but I'm rethinking that.  I may do a zip.  Maybe make it a fold-over with a small snap on the outside.  I'd also then sew loops in where I want it to fold and attach the strap there.  This shouldn't take very long to sew up once I get it embroidered.  :)

I'll post the embroidery as soon as I decide what to do.  I've been going through Urban Threads.  Sooo many wonderful designs to choose from!  With my new ideas of how I'm going to design this bag, I may put a small embroidery on the 'flap over' with a larger one at the bottom of the front panel.

The Blocks

I brought this one into work. :)

It's kind of large, though. I may bring it home and use it there. Make one half this size for work.