A Little Show and Tell

I received my potholders for the second swap I joined.  Came all the way from the UK!  First time I had "international" swap items.  I love it all!  My potholders are perfect for me and I hate to use them but I will!  Celine did a wonderful job with everything.

I got a Patchwork & Quilting address book, a pencil, PINK measure tape and my potholders.

Here's a close up of the potholders:

Thank you Celine!

Next, my handy DANDY BAG!  Kris created a very easy and SUPER CUTE bag tutorial and there is a sew along going on today but I have a pretty busy day planned so I got mine done ahead of time.  I'm going to use it for my quick trip to Baltimore next weekend.  Wanna see?  Okay!  I'll show you!

I've been hoarding the Bubblegum Basics fabrics forever!  I almost gave up on my Dandy dream because I mis-read the instructions and saw that I needed a 3/4 yard for handles AND lining.  BOOOO!  I didn't have that.  BUT I did have a 1/2 yard of the Prints Charming fabric that coordinated great with all my colors so that's what I used for the lining.

I made a decision that all the little girls in my family will get this tote as a birthday gift this year and maybe I'll put a trinket or two in it.  It was very quick to put together.  Thank you Kris!  You did a great job on your tutorial!!

Tonight we're having a small birthday party for my husband.  He turned 41 yesterday!  He is an old man - well, compared to me he is!  :)  Prime rib dinner and an ice cream cake. Should be fun!

Enjoy your day!
Jen :)