I decided to make something for myself today...incredibly fast and easy to work up!!  I also did this kids aviator style, fleece lined hat, just to try out the pattern.  My "model" seems to like it ok as he lays in his favorite spot in the window  

I needed a break from the usual sewing today and have been ogling a roll of bali pops I've had for awhile.  I didn't have a plan in mind when I started, so I just went ahead and sewed a bunch of the strips to a black heavy twill backing.  I then used a decorative stitch to add some texture.  It was now about the size of a placemat and so I stared at it for awhile...    I decided to trim the one end and make a little bag out of it.  I really like the colours and added some black binding and an orange button for the closure.  Added the other buttons for something to do      and the wrist strap.  Completed size is 10" x 6". Have no idea what to do with it now 

I made Gramma (mil) a pair of cupcake potholders for Valentines Day.  I layered them good with Insul-Brite and Warm n' Natural batting so no burnt digits    The bottom of it is quilted with a squiggly stitch...don't know the technical term   

My project today was a skirt for my m.i.l's upcoming trip to the Honduras in April.  This is a surprise for her, hope she likes it.  It's just a 1" elastic waistband so it will be easy to pull on/off, over a bathing suit, or whatever 

I decided to take a break from the usual sewing today and whipped up this fleece hat..It was a quick and ez pattern, done in no time at all.  I want to make a big fabric flower or something to attach to it but decided to put this bat on it for now 

This was my project today and I really enjoyed sewing it up because I adore this elephant fabric    Fully lined with a nice, soft flannel.  My old camera doesn't pick up colour too well, but the buttons are very bright colored!  This is a 18-24 month size jacket. (ut oh, I just previewed my pics and noticed my green button on the bottom is not lined up properly...going to redo that now  )

Finished these 3 large market totes for a lady.  The lady wanted quite large ones, so I cut them 22" x 22" and the bottoms are squared off although you can't tell by the photo, they're just kinda hangin' there    I line all my grocery totes with a heavy duty canvas and they wash and last for a really long time.  My own have been washed and used constantly for groceries for almost 2 years and are holding up beautifully.  I found an alternative to expensive heavy canvas and that is the canvas painter's dropcloths.  Cheaper and heavy duty    I have all kinds of fruit and vegetable fabrics for these bags, and sold them like crazy at last summers local farmers market. Going "green" one bag at a time  

I've been working on stuff for my summer market.  The little girls stuff is the most fun  The fabrics and patterns available now for little gals is just so enjoyable to work on.  I have another 10 yards of this skully fabric left from last year and have been using it for various sewn items but am finding that I LOVE it made into little gals outfits.  I had a few yards of this sparkle silver fabric on the shelf and it works perfectly as a trim to the sparkles on the skully fabric. 

I will be doing a personal swap with someone from the board who has a baby girl so this past weeks sewing has been inspired by that.  These patterns came from ViolaLee patterns on Etsy.  Her patterns are simple and make up quick and she's always available via email to answer questions promptly, which I really appreciate.





The following 2 are the little bloomer skirts...love this pattern!

I just posted the adult size aprons on the other forum and thought I would put up some of the kids stuff I'm getting (or have already got  ready for my end of Oct. sale).  Sorry about the weird look of the aprons that I hung on Matilda, my mannequin top I made last night.  I don't have a kid size one (have to find someone to let me wrap their kid in duct tape  )  I did a variety of sizes and styles of kids stuff. Thanks for looking.  (I hope I get grandkids soon ... )

This is a body bib that fastens with velcro straps around legs.














Reversible art smock...child can put it on themselves and fasten with velcro in front




Toddler pinafore



Size 6 pinny

These are some of the things I've been working on.  I had my hubby wrap me up in duct tape last night  so I could make Mathilda my mannequin top  .  He was a good sport  She will be a work in progress (I see with one apron her boob is sticking out LOL) but I was able to use her to take some photos.  Sorry bout the some of the photos, a photographer I am not    I do a sale every year at the end of October. I also have a huge amount of bags ready and some other things. Kept me busy the past couple months!  Many of the patterns I purchased on Etsy...I love that place.   I will post the kids aprons and things on the kids forum.
The first pic is my helper..he stuck his furry little face up at me  Thanks for looking!








Reversible