pattern from the Internet

Bett, one of my favorite gals from the Weight Watcher board led me to this site, where there are patterns that are free to download. (If I could remember the name of the site, I would post it) I always have difficulty following patterns - what helped me about this one, was that there is a goodo picture of the finished purse on the first page - that always helps. It is difficult to see in the picture, but I used five different fabrics for the body of the purse, it is completely lined and the braided straps were fun to make - the pattern suggested putting a large safety pin at the top of six 2" X 36" strips, pin the safety pin to your mattress and then braiding the strips - fun!

I'm getting braver all the time

This latest lap quilt features different size blocks and some appliques. Far from perfect, it was still a lot of fun. I have some ideas on how to mask my mistakes - but will let it 'sit' for a while just the way it is. The hearts are copied from a Fons & Porter magazine and I love the elongated look of them. I definitely plan on using them on future quilts.

sew and flip

This small purse (10" X 12") is made by sewing directly on the batting - there are no selvages left when you finish it - I used webbing as the handles. It is lined and has a velcro closure with square buttons sewn on top to hide the stitching for the velcro.

Window Valances

I just couldn't bring myself to purchase window valances when I know I could sew them myself - I dreaded the job as my windows (one in dining room and two in living room) are quite large.

Found some great fabric for $1.50/yard - it was 54" wide and I needed six yards. I can't believe I got all the windows done for $9.00!!