But only temporarily, I hope!
Seriously, what with being evicted from my sewing room whilst the loft roof was fixed, followed by some weekends away, visitors, a holiday and the hot weather we've had this week ... I'm all in a tizz cos I have forgotten how to do stuff :(
I bought this Cath Kidston fabric to make my dear SIL a bag for her birthday - it's a thicker cotton than usual quilting fabric (but not quite linen) and about FQ sized:
I made these two bags relatively easily just 2 months ago and tonight I followed the pattern, looked at some photos I took during Kate's class and worked from my memory, which should have been enough ...
But the handles are all wrong, first the original lining I cut didn't match up so I had to substitute them with plain cream then the two handles didn't match - the short ends are sewn to the short ends but the spots are supposed to be on the same side ... I just cannot work out what's gone wrong *sigh* and now I've no more of this fabric ... oh, and it's SlL's birthday on Monday :(
On a brighter note, my fellow Strip Bee quilter, Fran @ PatchyRose sent me her strip today - isn't it pretty? Along with our strip, we are sending a photo of our progress and a notebook - just look at her cute quilted book cover ... clever Fran :)
And I'll be sending mine off to Amy @ Cloud CouCou tomorrow ... by the time I see it again, five talented and lovely quilters will have added a strip of their own design to it! Exciting stuff!
The birthday bag is definitely my work in progress this week ... wave your wand, Glinda ... wave your wand :)
Linking up with Lee @ Freshly Pieced:
I hate it when things just don't work. It happens to me all the time. It makes me appreciate the good days when it all falls into place. You'll figure it out with a light bulb moment and be all smiles.
ReplyDeleteDitto above, wise words indeed :) xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm so in awe of people who try bags! Even when things don't go 100% right, I'm still amazed at the skill! I love the fabric you chose and maybe Glenda will have good night's sleep and decide to inspire zippered bags for pencils, make-up, or whatever?
ReplyDeleteI hope you can figure out your bag situation. =( Can someone else read thepatternnwithnyountomseemif they can help decipher what went wrong? My hubby has had to help me like that from time to time.
ReplyDeleteTyping on my ipad leaves much to be desired. I hope you can figure out what I was trying to say.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, that is so frustrating! Where did the mojo go?! Crossing my fingers it is super temporary. On the flip side, I'm loving this bee of yours more and more. What a fun idea!
ReplyDeleteOh how frustrating :-(. When my sewjo vanished I did lots of online fabric shopping, which was very helpful! Any excu to shop, right :-)
ReplyDeleteDoh, you're making me blush into my breakfast :-) Do hope you get the bag sorted, totally sympathise.
ReplyDeleteI do sympathise. I think things are always more likely to go wrong when there's an added time pressure element. Hopefully you'll get it sorted, and she'll love it :)
ReplyDeleteI hate when that happens. I'm sure you'll have your "sew-jo" back in no time! :)
ReplyDeleteWhen I read the words lost my Mojo, I did wonder if it had just not been unpacked since the renovation work. I have faith that you will find it again! Close your eyes and repeat after me, three times, "There's no place like the sewing room." Then click your heels together. And voila!
ReplyDeleteLorna:)
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