NCW, Lunar Quarter Moon, and an Ethel

I am currently working on three projects. Well, four if you count the charm pack love notes quilt. 

I started cutting out an Ethel bag by Swoon patterns. It'll be so purdy. I still have the straps, stabilizer, and interfacing to cut. (I don't like cutting)

Then I started an NCW for my mom. I have an idea about using grommets on the sides. 

Finally, I joined a sew along. It's for a bag called the Lunar Quarter Moon. (Smallest of three sizes) I got it through a bag of the month club. It was by Chris W, if I recall correctly. It's probably the most intricate bag I've ever attempted. I've cut out the accent pieces. Next (tonight) will be the main pieces. 

I'll take pictures later. 

Flores Clutch by ithinksew

Well, I got one UFO mostly done. No straps, but those are a quick sew. 

I did a rather nasty job at top stitching. :/ those curves are killer. But this clutch pattern is one of my favorites. 

Okay, so ten minutes later, here it is with the strap. :)

Making Pattern Piece Labels

Tonight I made pattern piece labels. I decided to cut out a bunch of projects because I hate cutting and this will give me some ready to sew goodness. I also worked a bit on my love notes pieces. 

Here's my love notes quilt. 

Left to sew up before cutting:

Next two projects

I cut out the pieces for a Flores clutch (ithinksew) and picked out fabrics for another NCW. 

I sewed up the edges of a calendar tea towel and a matching tea towel for a friend's birthday. I didn't snap a pic before wrapping it up. I had bought a bunch of calendars for the holidays but was in no state to sew. :/ I finally got my sewjo back, so better late than never, eh? :)

I also worked a little bit on a love notes quilt. I have a TON of charms to sew together. Maybe later I'll snap a pic of that as well as the other things I'm working on. The love notes quilt consists of 4 charm packs of print being sewn to 4 solid white charm packs worth of fabric. I'll have 168 squares when I'm done. I'll then cut those squares into quarters. :/ This quilt will take quite some time to finish. I'm excited about it. I got the idea from Missouri Star Quilt Co. 

I guess that's all for now. I will add pictures later. :)

Exploding TARDIS Throw

I So I bought one of those no sew throws from Joann's. I laid it out and my handsome boxer boy decided it was for him. :)

Last night I was able to get it half way done before collapsing in bed. When I went to take a picture this morning, boxer boy decided I needed him in on the shot. Silly boy! Silly me for thinking I could get the shot before he finished his breakfast elsewhere. 

The throw was fun and easy. Definitely something a kid would enjoy. :) I don't plan on making any more, though. ;)