August - Lovely year of finishes

I came across the Lovely Year of Finishes couple of times but never actually joined in. I set up this blog especially for joining all kinds of linky parties. I so enjoy to make new friends and it's great way to motivate myself as well.

I finished two crib size quilts last month and we are leaving on vacation soon so I have to keep it real. This is rather small goal but I would love to finish those pouches. Well I only have the front panels so far. I started them right after I finished this bag during the Zakka SAL last year. I simply fell in love with those sweet panels and more pouches seemed like a good plan.

I'd like to make Open Wide Pouches with handles just like this one previously made but I never actually shared it. Love that pattern.

Travel bag trial

I read on Heidi's blog about travel bags. Well originally it's lunch box by Ayumi but it's perfect for any purpose. The girls really do love it and so do I. It's easy to make and so cute and pretty. I have two girls so I need to make at least one more. I cut the body of the bag as one piece since I use the same fabric for front and back.

Plus I made another bucket hat as MiniMe only wants to wear this one and the one I made last year is not hers. She just loves everything her big sister has.

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Quilter or not?

Few days ago I spotted this picture on my friends' FB profile. It's not a first time I'm kind of questioning being quilter or not. I never actually felt like one. I made few quilts but I'm not a quilter in true sense. I don't have the urge to buy fabrics. I have fabrics ready for couple of projects and I don't want to pile up anything else. I don't know fabrics by names or designers. Only very few of them. I don't even have the urge to sew. I won't miss my machine when going on vacation. I don't build up my stash with colors and low volumes. I take the sewing as a hobby and I'm not sure if I will ever feel the way real quilters do. I do like to share some additions from time to time though. Plus I promised I'll share once I receive my fabric prize from Fat Quarter Shop. I won the Le Challenge and here's what I got.

Three shades of Grunge Basics. Grey, Creamy and Sugar Cookies. I haven't seen any projects made of these but I like the print (texture). No particular plan yet.

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July round up

At the beginning of July I set up a list of 10 things this summer. I tried to stick with the list. It more less concentrate on the plan I already had. Finish those things I have started and clean up a bit.
First I finished the pile of mug rugs. I made ten in total. They all cute and each one is different. Perfect little gift for any occasion. Pattern by The Patchsmith.

I cleaned up my sewing corner a bit so I was actually able to quilt there. I used to bring it over to kitchen table but not this time around. Here is what it looks like and more pics here.

#1 Diamond Tread - DONE

#2 Ballerinas quilt - not much progress

#3 Crib size quilt - DONE (I changed my plan a bit but I'm happy with the outcome so it's all righ)

#5, 6, 7 and 8 no progress what so ever so I'm gonna work on those during August
#9 Photo gallery is in progress, you can find the Quilt page up there
#10 DONE - my machine was serviced and is happily back in use

Plus I took part in this month's Le Challenge and I won it. My prize arrived already so I'll share that soon. Here's what I created for the theme Toffee.

I made some sleeping bags out of trial quilting piece and Christmas pouch for Across the Pond SAL.

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Christmas in July

It's last day of July and here I'm with my Christmas in July project. I wasn't sure what to make so I stick to my regular pouch making. I added two little presents/boxes. Easy peasy. I was thinking if I should make a tutorial but I think it's so simple there is no need to. You choose your fabric for boxes, add little ribbon, sew it on and there you go. Few hand stitches are needed to hold the ribbon in place (the top part).

Check out what the others have created. Amy shared tutorial for pillow plus some Xmas tags. Amanda shared gingerbread bunting plus some gingerbread mug rugs. Also Susie had some fun projects with tutorials included. All these wonderful ladies are part of Across the Pond Sew Along. To learn more about this group check their blogs or flickr group.

If you are looking for more Christmas inspiration check out the Ho Ho Ho blog hop which just started today.