Q2 - Echino bag

Have you noticed May? Somehow it passed me by. Never mind we have June. I finally made my bag and I'm already using it. I can finally tick off first project from my Q2 list.

I actually just made the top and reused the inside. My favorite old bag just needed a face lift. I used the old zippers and handle too. You can see first version of this bag here.

See the old pink lining? It still looks fine even after washing.

Zippers fits well too.

The reason I replaced the old fabric was that it got all worn out. I haven't used any particular pattern. It is simple messenger type of bag.

The new addition I made are front pockets.

Just right for my work keys and sunglasses.

Hot pink details are still my fav thing.
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The 100 day project - part 3

I'm still trying to be creative and make stuff out of my drawers. These two cute pouches are made out of scraps and leftovers.

Here is a peak at my IG account. I did not manage to create every day but that's fine by me.

These are postage stamp blocks. Technique I really like to use. Here is tutorial on how to do it.

Pouches are made out of one piece. 66 squares in total.

As usual I made the handle out of long zipper.

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The 100 day project - part 2

This week I made this trio.

I started with little pouch which I made out of leftovers.

It is classic open wide pouch with added handle.

I make these pouches out of one piece so there is no seam at the bottom.

The lining is also out of one piece.

Second pouch I made this week is out of Echino scraps and selvadges.

I didn't feel like making zipper end so I just folded the end of zipper and added D ring.

I just love the look of Echino fabrics :)

It might not look like but it is also just one piece.

And no seam at the bottom ;)

I also made these tiny covers. They are designed for 1 coin which some stores use for shopping carts. I made mine to carry my earings. Due to morning rush I sometimes forget earings and it bothers me later during the day so now I'll carry extra pair just in case. That's it :)

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2018 FAL Q2 list

I don't want to miss the opportunity to join in for Q2 so I made up my list. Two projects from previous quarter plus a new challenge which I named for myself as "save the basket"

- love wall hanging is all quilted and the binding is also ready

- there was no progress on Echino bag but I really need a new bag :)

That is the basket I'm going to save :) Laundry basket which is filled with clothes to be repaired and some UFOs as well.

- animal wall hanging, some of you might remember this project which I started a long time ago. I do have the back side as well and the batting ready. I just need to take next step baste+quilt it.

- optical illusion, project I made as part of Pantone challenge

- bears, there is also a box filled with leftovers to be used. The plan was to make some bears out of it.

I decided to keep a track of all quarters this year. Those crossed off projects look so good :D and any progress is good!

Linking up with 2018 FAL, button on side bar.

The 100 day project - part 1

This month I found new project to follow. It's on IG and it is called #the100dayproject

I haven't heard about it before. I made very quick decision to join in. It's up to you what you choose to do for 100 days. I have drawers filled with partially finished projects or bits and pieces awaiting to be used. So every day I pull out something and work on it for a while. It is challenging since I usually do it later in the evening but I have some finishes already.

This mat or mug rug was quilted and just waited to be bound.

Done.

I found block made from leftovers and turned it into pouch.

Pink birds used to be framed as decoration for girls room. I paired it with dots fabric and it became pouch as well.

My latest project is sewed up from selvages. Cutlery pouch for my colleague! As usual I used long zipper to create handle. So far so good.

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