My vacation is over. Punkie is home. And I'm very happy because I was missing her terribly and getting a little bored with my free time. I will say that every mom friend that I talked to over the week who asked me where Punkie was were a bit jealous that I got that free time. And that Amelia was willing to spend all that time away from home with Grandma and Grandpa. I'm glad I started farming her out to spend nights at the grandparents' homes when she was 3 months old - and that they were willing to take her. She's very well adjusted like that. LOVES to go on vacation. But she was VERY happy to be home and back with her Mama and Daddy.
I got some work done on my various projects while she was gone. I'm half way through with sewing the binding on the pinwheels, I cut some of the Clementine FQs for my SIL's quilt, I did some machine embroidery - which was a COMPLETE disaster. I'm so sad. But I did some more machine embroidery practice and came up with another project for myself. I'll talk about that in the next couple of days.
I got some work done on my various projects while she was gone. I'm half way through with sewing the binding on the pinwheels, I cut some of the Clementine FQs for my SIL's quilt, I did some machine embroidery - which was a COMPLETE disaster. I'm so sad. But I did some more machine embroidery practice and came up with another project for myself. I'll talk about that in the next couple of days.
I did start and finish a project yesterday and I LOVE it! I bumped into the bag on Gudrun's blog... after all, it is her pattern. It's called the Strip to the Beach tote and it's HUGE! Wide and deep. I love it and I can't wait to use it. I went and ordered the pattern book from the Fat Quarter Shop, along with my Oh-Cherry-Oh jelly roll and got started yesterday.
Here's the bag...
And the inside...
I'm glad I did the red polka dot fabric on the inside. Breaks up the cherry look. The bag IS a bit obnoxious looking with all busy cherry fabrics and colors but for the summer... I don't care! I will make this bag again with a calmer look. Now that I know what the yardage is, I can go and buy some fabric and make my own 2.5 strips. I have the fabric in mind too. :) And I will make the handles a big longer for myself. Personal preference.
The bag is very easy to make. I started at 1:00 p.m. and finished at 9:45 p.m. with a 5 hour break when Amelia got home.
Well, I need to get my pasta salad made for a picnic we're going to in a bit. Enjoy your day!
Jen
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So, I saw that bag on her blog and I want it, too. Looks terrific. I like the cherries and the big polkas.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy some Punkie lovin' and pasta salad.
cute bag... i have this book and i've been thinking about making one...
ReplyDeleteJenn,
ReplyDeleteVery cute bag I love the polk-a-dots. and the cherries.
Very cute
I know the break was good but it probably feels great to have little Punkie back home. Love the bag - I like longer handles too.
ReplyDeletethat bag is cutie...
ReplyDeleteMy 8 year old is in FL with my inlaws and although I still the 2 yr. old..I feel a bit empty without Gracie...she's not back til the 16th of july..long 2 weeks.
I love the bag! Hmmm... maybe that's what I can do with my Oh Cherry Oh jelly roll. So many projects...
ReplyDeleteI don't think the fabrics are obnoxious at all! But I do love the red and white polka dot inside.
I miss my daughter when she's away, too. But lately I've been wishing she would go away for a few days. Teenagers... arrggghhh.
I love the Strip to the Beach bag, it's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCute bag Jen!! I love the polka dots inside. I'm glad Punkie is home safe and sound.
ReplyDeleteLove the bag = the polka dots are perfect for the inside.
ReplyDeleteHi Jenn,
ReplyDeleteGrandparents are the greatest & your daughter is very lucky. I remember both sets of my grands & the absolutely wonderful memories of the things we did together. Your cutie will one day look back on those memories with a warm heart. Have a great week!
That is such a fun bag Jen! Looks like that is a good little project book too! Nice what you can do when you get a little time for yourself:) I keep photos nearby of when my kids were little... so I don't forget those fun little parts of their lives.
ReplyDeleteThe bag is great! Love the red polka-dot and all the cherry fabric too!
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The bag looks great! I love all the happy, bright colors. And is that a cute new pic of Miss Punkie Pie up top or am I imagining things???
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bag!
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