New Labels

I just checked to the progress of my new woven labels and much to my delight they are done! They were shipped on 9/1/2009, so I'm excited to just have to wait until they get here in (10-14 days). I don't know why it excites me so much, but I guess it's because they are new.


I think they are fun, but still readable.

Pillows and ID Holder

The past few days have been busy in the sewing room. Unfortunately for you (but good for me!) most of the things are gifts, so can't be revealed yet. You will have to wait til Christmas. I guess the rain from the off coast storms have made my brain realize that summer is ending.

Somethings I can show are these two pillow shams. They will be sent off tomorrow for a birthday gift. They are a combination of Vera Bradley fabrics and some Amy Butler fabrics as well. I really love the vibrant 16-square pillow. I'm thinking I may need to make myself 2 of these for the pillows in my sewing room.

I finally made an ID card/cash holder to match my latest ACU tote. If you haven't realized, I love things to match. There are slots on the inside for cards and cash, and then there is a handy vinyl pocket on the outside for ID. It is extremely important to always have ID handy as a military spouse. Your life practically depends on your ID.




In other news I'm excited for the upcoming weekend. My sister is meant to come for a visit! I don't really know what we will do, but I'm sure we can find somewhere to wonder. Also, next weekend my dear husband and I have booked a little getaway to Hilton Head Island, SC. I'm excited to hit up the beach and can now only hope that we will have good weather!

Snack Bags...

are fun! I spent all day in my sewing room trying to figure out what to make and trying out different things. I am trying to get some Christmas inspiration, which is proving difficult since it is still in the 90's here.

Here are two more snack bags that will get sent off tomorrow. These little things are rewarding to create and cute!
Here are two appliques that I tried out today too. I'm thinking ornaments, napkins, place mats, any ideas?

I'm also almost finished with my pinwheel quilt. I need to go to the fabric store to purchase some batting for it...or as my husband insists it is called "padding."

I visited my friend in Atlanta on Tuesday. We went to a mall in the Buckhead area. OMG! It was the nicest mall I have been to in a long time. It was quite a change from what was available in Texas or here in Augusta. I look forward to go back to Atlanta and explore more malls. I will need to do a lot of sewing to afford anything, but I am happy looking and wishing too. :-)

We are also waiting to hear about our next duty station!! We are hoping to go overseas next. The wait is pulling out all sorts of emotions. We are excited, nervous, anxious... We can only wait (insert Jeopardy song).

Snack Bags

After a visit from my friend this week she stated her two boys were in need of new snack bags, so I put my sewing skills to work. I created these two little snack bags with their initials on them. They are easy to close with a drawstring and can be machine washed when they get dirty. I look forward to delivering to them next week.

Lil Miss P

I've been trying out some different appliques the past couple of days. I downloaded some different applique fonts to tryout on my embroidery machine. I'm really like the applique effect and. The machine makes it so easy and gives it a clean look.






I made this cute little purse for a friend of my husband and I from High School. They have a little girl that is about 18 months old and is a girlie girl. I really wanted to try some of my new fonts and motifs, so she will be the lucky recipient of this tiny purse.

I am excited to continue with even more designs. This could get dangerous. LOL.

Pencil Roll Part 2

I finished the final version of my colored pencil roll. Each colored pencil has its own slot designated by color. There is also a little slot for a small notebook. I see this being used while waiting for dinner at a restaurant, in the car, or at home coloring at the dining table. I'm sure the recipient will be happy to receive this as a gift for his birthday. I am also proud of myself for having it done weeks before the Birthday! I am thinking of adding this item to my Bags From The Heart website as things that can be customized. Let me know what you think!


Isn't it just delightful?!

Pencil Roll

Back in July I made a crayon roll for my friend's son's birthday. He loves to draw and color, but with a family that is always on the go it was difficult for him to not drop his crayons everywhere. Here he is in the car with the crayon roll balancing on his feet.

The crayon roll was my first attempt at something like this (it was pretty easy to make), but I wanted to try to make it even better. The roll was a little wrinkled with the crayons in it, so I tried making another roll with little compartments for each colored pencil and a small spot for paper...all the more practical and portable.



I used fabric that I just had lying around, so now I will need to figure out who to send this to. I have a little girl in mind, so once I'm done awing over it, I will put it in the mail.

I have one more type I am going to try. You will have to wait to see!