A little bag...

Today's Task #2: gift bag...

Practically imperfect in every way...but I love it...took less than an hour & even used up some scraps. A perfect Friday afternoon project.

Fabric origins:
*gift bag: a 4-year old Urban Outfitters bed spread remnant
*"J": Amy Butler's lotus fabric
*Handles: A Joanne's Fabric clearance special

Project: Orange Artsy Clutch

Project: Curtain Bag...

I turned Sharon's old kitchen valance into a bag for Mother's Day. I feel so Maria Von Trapp-like.

Project: Artsy Clutch

The pattern came from this lovely book. It's just the most simple little pouch ever and oh so cute. I think I'll make lots more of these.

Pattern Lust...

I love Amy Butler's new Birdie Sling pattern! I've been itching to find a new tote pattern that was both big enough for all of my junk, and cute enough to showcase my newest fabric aquisitions. Now that I've found it, all I have to do is wait for it to be released...

This has summer sewing project written all over it.

Project: Pleated Floral Tote

I finished this pleated tote on Sunday. I used some more of the fantastic decorating fabric from Cindy W. I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it, but I'm sure I'll think of something...

The Bag

The bag from below

The interior

Project: Pleated Tote #2

I finished this bag last night. The straps were too narrow to work with, so I widened them, but now they're too wide. Oh well, I'll fix it next time. Overall I think it turned out well, nothing spectacular, but a nice tote all the same.

I love pleated bags!

The interior...another double pocket. I'm becoming a huge fan

Project: Flower Tote

I needed a project this week. This little bag was it. It's meant to look a bit rough and flawed. I think it turned out imperfectly perfect.

Front View (I used yellow buttons as the flower centers)

Interior View

Flower Applique close up