New style bag and a special blessing

I finally finished a new style bag. The bag has a zipper closure and pockets both inside and out.  (It reminds me of a flat bottom taco....teehee.)  This bag is fairly big, but I think a small version would be cute too - may have to work on that some day....but not soon, my "to do" list is huge.

See all that wood in the background, we have been blessed with 4 pick-up truck loads of cut, split and stacked firewood. Thanks to a special couple from our church, we will be toasty this winter!

Enjoying a beautiful day today since Irene passed by. We had 1.2 inches of rain and lots of wind but no damage.....thinking of all those who were not as fortunate.

Hugs, Carolyn

Quick Laptop Sleeve

Andrea's headed to college this week.  Her computer has a new padded home.   It's a simple envelope style project, prequilted fabric on the inside for padding and cotton fabric on the outside.  Andrea selected the mod batik fabric.  We both love the finished project!

Thanks for stopping by........and come visit our empty nest :)

Carolyn

Texas bound.....

I shipped this diaper bag to a special mommy-to-be in Texas.   As a teenager, she spent many summers providing child care for our daughters.  She will always hold a special spot in our hearts.  We pray she and her husband and have a safe delivery and healthy baby girl. 

The bag features, pockets inside and outside and a magnetic snap closure.



Thanks for stopping by my little blog!

Carolyn

A special baby gift.....

Our friends, Andrea & Caleb are expecting their first baby, a little girl. I made a fun quilt to celebrate their anticipated joy.

Andrea is a Cinderella fan, so one side is a vintage Cinderella sheet and.....

Caleb is a Donald Duck fan, so the other side features blocks cut from a vintage sheet and a fun polka-dot fabric.

And of course a diaper bag. Made to order from a piece of fabric Andrea gave me.

Many blessing to the new family and prayers for the safe arrival of their baby girl.

Carolyn

Kitchen Accessories

Recently I completed these quilted kitchen accessories of a friend.

This runner is about 21" square with the corners angled.

Coordinating placemats, 6 of each color.

I used extra curtain panels (that match the curtain in her kitchen) 

on the back of the runner and placemats.

Making these items reversible and coordinating!

And finally appliance covers......mixer, blender & toaster.

These were time consuming, but well worth the investment.....I love the result!

Thanks for visiting,
Carolyn

Here are a few photos of my friend's kitchen with her new accessories.....

appliance covers . . .

table accessories . . .

Playing Catch-Up

I've been working lots of hours lately and have had little time to blog or sew.
Here are photos of a few bags I made in the spring....

Super Tote and purse for my friend, Pauline.

Both sides of Pauline's purse.

My new warm weather bag.......I love the muted colors and the simple pattern.

I'm planning to catch up on more posts in the near future :)

Hope you are enjoying the beautiful summer God has given us!
Carolyn

Graduation Quilt

Our younger daughter is graduating from highschool.  I made a "favorite quotes" quilt to celebrate her accomplishment.  She selected the quotes, I made the magic :)  We both love the result....music & words.....2 of her loves!

We displayed the quilt for her graduation party.

As her last days of school wind down we have been super busy but somehow I find time to sew - it's my stress relief, LOL - I'll post recent bag creations soon.
Carolyn

Ready to go.....UPDATE



Here are the items I'll be taking the the Craft/Vendor show at Shippensburg Church of the Brethren on April 16th.

The show was fun, but not well attended, I've marked the bags that are sold, the others are available, if interested email me!
***Updated 4/19/11***

12 Purses.....

*SOLD*

*SOLD*

*SOLD*

*SOLD*

*SOLD*

3 Tote bags.......
*SOLD*

*SOLD*

This is a super sized heavy duty tote,
the interior is water resistant sail cloth.
*SOLD*

2 Mini-messenger bags.........

large enough to hold 8.5x11 notebook with cross body strap



Diaper bag...............

Burp Cloths..........

Mini-Blankie Toys.........

featuring flannel fabric

with ribbon and ric-rac trim for textures,

a teething link and

the back is a very soft fuzzy fabric.

If you are in the area, stop by - proceeds will be donated to the missions and ministries of Bunkertown Church of the Brethren 

Carolyn



Quilting Videos & Sneak Peak......

I received an email today about new free quilting how-to-videos on-line at McCall's Quilting.  I've only watched one so far and it was very informative and well done. 

I'm not being compensated for this in any way, just thought I'd share a great way to learn new skills. 


In other news.....I'm busy sewing for a craft show on April 16th at Shippensburg Church of the Brethren.  Proceeds from my items will be donated to the ministries and missions of the Bunkertown Church of the Brethren.  Here's a sneak peak of what I have ready, some baby items are finished also and I'm working on a few more bags.

Hope to see you on the 16th!

Carolyn

Purple Flannel and Denim......

This large tote bag is for the friend of a friend :)

I included a pocket inside.

This tote was made from blue jeans, I love repurposing!

Hope she likes it!

Carolyn



A New Project....Giving Back to Local Ministries!

Local ministries are an essential part of sharing Christ with our children and youth.

To increase financial support for local ministries,

I will be accepting donations for some of my sewing creations.

Donations will go to Camp Eder and Central PA Youth Ministries.

This one-of-a kind bag may be yours for a donation. 

It features cotton Osnaburg fabric, an adjustable strap, snap closure and several inside pockets.

Would you love to carry this bag? 

Contact me for more info!

***UPDATE***
Thanks for the donation Christy....enjoy your new purse!

Thanks for stopping by!

Carolyn