Three in a row!

I think this is a record for me.  It's been a while since I've posted so often in one week.  I guess I have lots to say.  Thanks for all the ideas on keeping my boredom at bay.

I made a tote out of from Darla squares that I've had hanging around here.  I'm not crazy about it.  For one, I made the handles way too long for my comfort.  I like longer handles on totes but these are WAY long.  The pattern is from the 2009 BHG publication "Bags, Totes and Pin Cushions" (or something like that.  The book is upstairs right now).  I also tried to do an inset zipper for an inside pocket following this tutorial.  I messed it up and cut my initial opening too big and I had a hard time sewing the zipper.  THEN I thought I centered it on my lining; I measured twice.  When I put the lining in the bag, my pocket is off-center and to the left.  So yes, not my favorite tote.

side one

side two

inside

I won't be making this pattern again.  Or if I do, it won't be with super long handles!

It still needs binding but I made a table runner for Easter.  I bought this kit from Connecting Threads a couple of years ago and put it away as soon as I got it because it was applique and I wasn't comfortable with the process.  And then I forgot about it.  When I cleaned and organized my sewing room last week, I found it and got it together.  It's cute.  I did outline quilting around the big squares and the HSTs.  Nothing fancy.

I have a few more things to talk about, but I'll do that tomorrow.

Enjoy your day!
Jen :)