Although I love making quilts, there is a special place in my heart for projects I can complete in a day or two. One feels so productive when one has a nice bag, block or cowl to show after a short period of time. My days have been filled with such projects of late.
I have been exploring paper piecing a bit more and am becoming increasingly intrigued. I found a free brassiere pattern and made the block above. It is asking for some underwear to go along with it so that is soon to come. Free pattern here: Paper Panache–Free Bra Paper-Pieced Quilt Pattern.
I have also been working with my scrap and recycled leather and putting together small bags. I was the lucky recipient of a new delivery of suede clothing and leather scraps in amazing bright colors that have my creative wheels spinning. I am so grateful to Stephanie Ruyle of Spontaneous Threads (Spontaneous Threads.) for sending them my way. Crafty, blogging friends are the best!!
Loving the 80s vibe this colorful suede brings. There is much more in the works. I also stitched together this more traditional pouch and yes, I am drowning in handmade bags. 😉
To end, I had a nice surprise again yesterday when my crazy yoga pants/french knot project picture was picked as a weekly fave in Craft Magazine Online. Who knew a quick project shot while I was waiting for the kids to dress for school would be so popular? A good reminder to me of the beauty of the mundane, little moments of my life.
Hillary
Entropy Always Wins 
Just Wow! That blue suede bag is EVERYTHING! I literally gasped as I scrolled down the page. It is beautiful. I love the contrast against the black and white. I will be making myself one of these!
The other projects are great too. Congrats on the recognition in Craft Magazine!
I put some fabric together that will be coming your way soon. I thought of you with my 80s style-think you may be rubbing off on me. 😉
Thanks for fabric! I cannot wait! I found a blue suede jacket in my stash! I hope a bit of you rubs off when I make my clutch! 🙂
I agree with Bianca – the blue suede bag is so stunning, and I love that you can “wear” it to carry it. Lovely color contrast there.
Thanks Yvonne. It’s always fun to try out new ideas-know with all your wonderful makings, you can relate. 🙂
I’m glad you have made that suede look so good. I too love the contrast with the blasé and the white. Hope you had fun when you took it on it’s inaugural spin!
How!…… just HOW does black become blasé. Black is so NOT blasé it should not even be in black’s autocorrect. Sorry (again) Hillary. But I hope it made you laugh! Note to self, Read first, press send second.
Oh Stephanie, I LOVE your typos. Keep them coming. They make me laugh and happy. I’m dreaming up bag designs for you with your lovely suede. Very fun.
If you’re looking to cut down on your stash of bags, I would totally buy the blue suede one from you!
Aw thanks. It’s a popular design as many friends have offered the same. The purse made it’s way to a jewelry designer friend of mine. 🙂
Beautiful suede colours, especially the 80s blue. I wore that colour as a bridesmaid once.
Now I am intrigued by what the pretty French knots will become. It is not surprising that the mag featured your photo as you take such lovely pictures.
I am drowning in handmade pincushions.
Carla maybe we should trade a pincushion for a bag? I would treasure one of your pincushions.
Not only are your projects beautiful, your photography is stunning also!
Thanks Cheryl!