Can't find a thread for the month of April so I will start one. If there is already one please let me know. This is my April finish. I thought this was a good idea for 2 teenage girls. They should be able to use a duffel bag!! Finally got this one made and sure am hoping the 2nd one goes a lot better (will save it for another month) and will be doing a few things different. The picture is taken on the couch so maybe you can tell by the cushion the size of this bag. I had some decorator fabric that was given to me and so all of this came from my stash (even the lining) except for the zippers.
Margie
Posts: 1196 | Location: oregon | Registered: Mar 07, 2007
Thats a great bag,love that...good job.. I finished 2 table runners they are drying again I had to wash them twice and block them again after I took them for Show & Tell....coffee should not be allowed around fabric
May "In Michigan"
Posts: 9283 | Location: Michigan,up North,the west side of Perfect | Registered: Sep 14, 2004
I am so proud of all of you continuing our 12 months of >>>>> I wish I could have continued with it and so happy you girls are in my place. I have yet to sew anything since beginning working again. I love the duffel bag - do you have a pattern and if so care to share? And the table runner and coasters are beautiful too - love the quilting! Thanks for sharing everyone and keep up the great work!This message has been edited. Last edited by: vickiquilts,
Treat your body like you will live forever Treat your soul like you will die tomorrow
Posts: 3831 | Location: Central Florida | Registered: Feb 10, 2003
I have yet to sew for April and all day I knew I would come home and do the dish towel plastic bag holder (may not even qualify it is easy) for my daughter for Christmas and now can't find the towel. I had it one day and I put it up as she was coming and didn't want her to see it. Wine theme so she would know it was for her. I am still looking....This message has been edited. Last edited by: LanaR,
Posts: 573 | Location: Ashley, IL | Registered: Feb 16, 2005
I have so many plans for making Xmas gifts but was delayed with the start of garden season. So many seeds to start indoors and sow outdoors have kept my busy, busy, busy. I hope to get back to my quilting sometime soon.
I found the towel and got it done! I might do a few more if I find the towels to fit people. There is a maroon ribbon on it but can't see it in the picture.This message has been edited. Last edited by: LanaR,
Posts: 573 | Location: Ashley, IL | Registered: Feb 16, 2005
Christmas gifts on hold until I finish baby gifts. ( which are more fun, especially when you know the gender) So I have been working on crochet edgings on baby socks, a jelly roll tote to be used as a diaper bag, and afgan, and a DNP in corals/watermelon colours. Of course trying to fit it in around all the other stuff I do is the hard part.
"There are three kinds of people in the world. Those who can count, and those who can't."
I have a pattern to share to help with the Christmas gifts, you will love this quick and easy table topper I learned about it from another group I belong to.
just a quick update on the afghan i have been working on i am about 1/2 done with the last row of blocks and have been slowly putting it together i will be happy to have it done then i can go onto afghan number 5 i am not going to do the squares again so i will decide on the next one when the time comes
i noticed that noone has posted for quite awhile so i thought i would post and let you know i got done with the blocks for afghan number 4 and i tore out what i had put together and will lay it on my bed tomorrow to get a layout that i like and then put it together hopefully all tomorrow hubby and i are going to seattle the week of july 4th and i will be working on afghan number 5 we are taking 2 grandkids with us and then will have all 3 grandkids with us when we come back we are driving my dds minivan so we will have enough room for all the stuff and grandkids when we come home
I have made 2 purses for friends and 2 tree skirts for my daughters. My camera is on the blink again but will take pictures when I get a new one. Or when I figure out what is wrong with this one.
Posts: 1418 | Location: Beautiful East TN | Registered: Oct 11, 2006
I made a RWB table runner for Paus's Parade,its also to be a Christmas present...I'm binding my Christmas tree skirt right now...also. thanks for bringing this up.
May "In Michigan"
Posts: 9283 | Location: Michigan,up North,the west side of Perfect | Registered: Sep 14, 2004
Am loving the pictures, but guess I'd best get my picture posted before this month is gone!
I have a wallet that I made quit sometime ago and I love it. Do you think I could find the pattern that I used? NOT! So with measuring tape in hand and some paper to scribble on I think I figured it out. Here it is closed.
Margie
Posts: 1196 | Location: oregon | Registered: Mar 07, 2007
Sorry that is a little blurry. This is it opened. I've put cards in the pockets so you can see how many there is. My written instructions need to be fixed to widen these pockets just a smidgen. Kind of a tight fit. Know a couple of people that would like one of these so if I don't loose the instructions I will be making a couple more!!
Margie
Posts: 1196 | Location: oregon | Registered: Mar 07, 2007
I assume this is where we are posting the 12 Months of Christmas sewing for May. May love the RWB table runner and Margie I love the wallet. I need a new soft thinner one for the purse that my mom makes with different covers.
My project for May, is a Christmas gift for my mom. A new outfit (spring/summer) for Mrs. Goosey. I took apart an old outfit that was my grandmas to make a pattern. The ruffle is actullay from that outfit. Make use of it besides storing or pitching. I always have intentions of sewing more towards the goals of Christmas but..... April and May I have done on the last day of the month.This message has been edited. Last edited by: LanaR,
Posts: 573 | Location: Ashley, IL | Registered: Feb 16, 2005
Got the picture up the very first time I did it!!! LOL!!!! Took me forever to be able to post pictures until somebody mentioned opening it with paint. Easy now if I just remember it!
Posts: 573 | Location: Ashley, IL | Registered: Feb 16, 2005
Gosh I love all of the gifties you have all made! The bag is perfect for anyone and teens will love it for sure! Cute cute table runner and I'm sure they appreciated it! OH Maxine! LOL love that girl as much as I love the mats! TcMay - very nice job - great quilting too! LanaR - bag holder right? Very nice - I have one and keep it filled - very handy for gifts! Thanks for the instructions for the cute table topper! I know y'all will make this - think I can handle it with my busy schedule as well. Love the Paus table runner - esp the wavy edging! Tree skirt looks amazing! TcMay you have been one busy bee this month! WHOA! Great wallet! These are such fast projects to do - you did a great job. Love Mrs Gooseys new outfit - she'll be so purty! Thanks gals for continuing on with this project in my absence! I love it and love seeing how producting you all are month after month! Blessings, Vicki
Treat your body like you will live forever Treat your soul like you will die tomorrow
Posts: 3831 | Location: Central Florida | Registered: Feb 10, 2003
afternoon all i havent seen anyone post in awhile so i will post on this one hubby and i and 2 of our grandsons drove out to seattle for the 4th of july and had a great time we did alot of running around while we were there but had a great time enjoyed seeing oldest dd and ds and oldest dgs i finally got some me time the day before we came back and that was great i got afghan number 4 done while on vacation which was great since i was getting tired of looking at all the squares i had to put together so got that done and did an edging on it and gave it to grandson number 2 when we got back i am now working on afghan number 5 for grandson number 3 and then have sons afghan to do so am hoping both go fast i have a good start on youngest grandsons afghan and will be taking it to work with me since i am doing a yoyo design in crochet will work on that one at work and sons at home
This may have been the last time a Thread was started for the 12 Months of Christmas Sewing(2012)..we can probably continue it if anyone is so inclined...I'm still sewing are you...
May "In Michigan"
Posts: 9283 | Location: Michigan,up North,the west side of Perfect | Registered: Sep 14, 2004
and block them again after I took them for Show & Tell....coffee should not be allowed around fabric 
I might do a few more if I find the towels to fit people. There is a maroon ribbon on it but can't see it in the picture.This message has been edited. Last edited by: LanaR, 
