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.