Project: Owl Bag #2...

The day was supposed to be spent with Brian and Shana in Reedley, but unfortunately, my sore throat, stuffy head, and constant nose blowing prevented us from going. I didn't feel sick enough to lay on the couch, I just kind of needed a day to stay in sweats, not talk too much, drink hot tea, and carry around a box of kleenex. Yesterday provided me with just that.

Although I was stuck at home sick, I managed to wander into the sewing room and start another project. I decided recently that my first owl bag was cute, but I could do so much better with the sewing and applique work if I made another. I used a very short zig-zag stitch on the first one, and it is already coming apart in some places, so, unfortunately, the bag is being placed on the permanent disabled list. However, never one to waste anything, I'm going to frame my first bag (not quite sure how yet) and hang it in my sewing room as a reminder of my first solo pattern experience. It will serve as a constant reminder of how far my skills have come. Here is my second bag-making experience.

The pattern I used...My goal this summer is the make the actual quilt. There's just something about those owls that I love.

The finished owl applique with a much wider zig-zag stitch. That fabric isn't going anywhere ths time.

John joined me in the sewing room while I worked. He watched previously missed episodes of 30 Rock while I sewed up a storm.

The materials cut & waiting to be used.

The finished bag (with longer handles than the first one)

The handles

The lining...I even added two pockets.

Next project: a vintage apron