Monday, June 23, 2008

Projects

I am going to be sewing up a storm these next few weeks. I have projects I need to get done before my family reunion in a few weeks, I have the skirt tag I posted below, and I have several friends (and a few sister in laws) ready to have babies this summer. One friend has a shower tomorrow, so I whipped up a little set using my current favorite fabric. It is from Sandi Hendersons Ginger Blossom line. I love the colors, love the design. LOVE IT. I had ordered it to make myself a purse, which I have just finished. It is the Amy Butler "swing bag." Totally reversible and way easy to make (except for the cotton duck lining that shed everywhere). Here's the finished product:

And here is the baby set. They don't know what they are naming her yet, which is why I thought I would use this fabric -- the "tile" looks perfect as an embellishment. And there were no curves to have to applique around. Woo hoo! The back of the bib is just plain pink with a strip of white ric rac to hold the bib pieces together when they get washed.

8 comments:

Emily Cole said...

So sweet! That purse is adorable too.

Julie@My5monkeys said...

beautiful purse. Can you send me the way how to make it ? I love it . Have a fun reunion.

Michelle said...

Super cute! I love that bag- I think you should make more of them!

Rochelle said...

Bags and baby stuff I feel a new wave of sewing in your near future!

Candy said...

very very cute!

Jenny said...

Did you do a close zig zag stitch on the onesie? A fusible? The whole set is wonderful! I love the purse too!

Teresa said...

Hi Stopped by your blog from Shannon b.
Fabulous purse- I may need to make one- if it's not too hard- where did you get the pattern- or is it one you just came up with?

Paige said...

For those who asked, the purse is from an Amy Butler pattern called "The Swing Bag." I got the pattern here at a local quilting shop, but I have seen it online and at several other fabric and quilting stores. Anyone who lives around me is welcome to borrow it. :)