Late duo

Last week I started two pouches for LeChallenge theme Reading. I thought some newspaper print would be suitable but I finished them yesterday. Only 5 days past due  :)

I wanted to try new type of pouch. Inspired by @elnorac and her #jellyfreedomzipperpouchtutorial I prepared two rectangles. For some reason I like to make 2 at the time which was really handy this time around. The above pic shows that I do not measure much.

You get a second chance on making it right though. See I marked the middle on the second one! While making it I realized I don't really like to bind around a pouch and I prefer boxed corners so I changed things up. I actually didn't have #jellyfreedomzipper but I used regular endless zipper. When you open it you have 2 sets for 2 pouches. Perfect!

I really like the look the loop creates. Only the zipper ends are a bit twisted. I do have some plans on exploring this type of pouch but no idea when.

Here is closeup of the zipper beginning and boxed corner. No seam at that part. It's made out of 1 rectangle.

When I choose lining it must match in some way. This time I matched with the hot pink zipper in case you are wondering, lol.

OMG March

It's time to choose OMG goal for March. I would like to finish this cushion cover. My choice was either my quilt or this cover. Both feature the same fabrics :) This is actually scrappy project from the quilt fabrics in perfect order. Once I figure out how to quilt it it'll be piece of cake :)

                                                          

Q1 - grey bag

My grey bag was not only my OMG February goal but it is also on my Q1 list - #7

I prefer zipper closure so here is my modification to original pattern called Madeline bag.

Plus all my bags must have zippered pocket on one side. My fav bags have pink one which brought a bit of color to my grey bag.

Grey on the outside but fun and dots on the inside.

Here is comparison to well known Super tote. I used similar or maybe the same interfacing but the new one hold its shape better. True to be told, it's empty but my Super tote is filled with stuff. It is a also a bit smaller.

I like the ties feature. It changes the shape of bag a lot. From a tote to purse kind of thing :)

Since I made this bag for myself it was also my selfish sewing goal. I'm thankful for all these fun linky parties as they help me to motivate myself and finish the projects I started.

I also made some progress with quilt for myself. Yeah people it was a selfish sewing month! :)

I attached the batting to the top with some hand quilting. I'll be adding the backing next.

Linking up with Finish it up Friday plus some more:

 

OMG finish

OMG I made it! With an hour to spare in my hemisphere :)

Here are some progress shots to show off my pockets. It has a lot of pockets. I'll take proper daylight pics hopefully soon and talk some more about it.

My February OMG goal was to finish this bag. It has been in progress for too long. The pattern is Madeline bag with a few modifications.

Thank you bro. I couldn't make it without you! :)

Linking up with:
 

                                                                 

OMG not there yet

If you on IG you might have seen those little baskets during the weekend. It's called #pixiebasket and you can find tut by @fabricmutt here.

My choice of fabrics? Oh yes, those rainbow scraps again. I had to add a bit of purple once pieced together. I don't measure much, lol.

It looks so cute but honestly it's a bit fiddly. The size is pretty small but I couldn't resist.

Have you spotted my WiP right there! I made some progress on my 4x7 challenge projects. It's first time I'm actually going to link up.

I have hand quilted parts of the top. I only do this with top and batting. I'm about to add the snugly backing and move to machine quilting. I'll keep it simple.

Not sure if you see the lines partially quilted. It goes from the center and it's not all over.

I'm not doing very well with my OMG project. I have solved the zipper color dilemma but it's hard for me to move forward even though I'm making it for myself.