finishes...

I am pleased as punch that the CW Sampler quilt is finished. 

 I sewed the last few inches of binding down this morning!  I did almost all of it last night while watching the Pens v. Bruins game.  If the game wouldn't have been soooo exciting, I could have finished the whole thing for sure!!

Today I also finished two purses. 

(well almost)

 I've been trying to get this Urban Pods one made ever since I saw Jenny's on her blog.  But there is no pattern for it.  Yikes!

 When I started putting together my Scrap Happy Purse, I had an "aha" moment and thought I could do them both at the same time. 

  

 After I quilted the panel for the Urban Pods purse,  I realized that when I sewed the gussets I would lose some of the pod design around the side.  

I was bummed  and almost put it aside. 

So glad I didn't.

 I didn't cut out the curvy part at the top like Jenny did. 

 I was just too chicken!

Here's the inside.  

I lined it with home dec fabric. (that was a hint from Amanda's pattern) -it saved me from having to fuse interfacing to the fabric. 

Nice. 

And I got it on clearance at Jo Ann's! 

Double nice!!

The inside pockets are from the Lazy Girl patterns that I've made. I just went from memory (dangerous since I don't really have one most of the time) and it came out fine-- miracle.

And here is my Scrap Happy Purse.

 Oh MY Gosh!! I LOVE it. 

Amanda's directions are fantastic.  You should go right over to her little shop and get your own pattern and whip one of these up!! 

Seriously.  

 I loved Amanda's purse handles; but the one's I got have rivets on the tabs.  

 Unfortunately, I didn't realize I needed 2 sets of the tabs. I only bought one package... duh! 

I could only attach ONE side!!  

So now I have to run back to Jo Ann's so I can finish the other handle.

I almost used it today with just the one handle.  

Here's the inside. 

 I just love the lime green!  

Yesterday I finished the smaller Urban Table Runner.  I ran out of the background fabric I used for the blocks and although I have at least 10 similar fabrics none where close enough for me to use happily!

I quilted and assembled the outside panels for Amanda Jean's purse pattern and picked out a fabric for the lining-that will be the next step. 

I need to buy handles, I've never used those kind before and want to try them.  

The pattern gives directions for making your own too. 

Finally sewed together these Urban Pods blocks for the purse I'm making with them.

There is no pattern for this one.  I'm just winging it. (scary)

I added the center piece; which will be the bottom.  I was thinking if I  do the same lining pockets as I'm doing with the Scrappy one it will be super efficient!!

I have to cut off the top and bottom of the curved blocks to get the look and size right. I guess I should quilt it first and then cut it.

I f-i-n-a-l-l-y loaded my twin CW block-a-day top. I think I'm gonna do baptist fans on it.  

The block a day blocks are almost gone....that is a  good thing for sure!

Oh and before I forget.  I just finished Kate Morton's book 

I loved it!!  Wow.

Fun times, fun times...

Life is good!