I have done a bit, though.
These photos are completely out of order, which is irritating to me, but not so much that I'm going to go back and try to get them in order.
This is a pattern test I did for Samantha of At Home with Mrs. H. It is the Little Bow Pleat Pattern (clutch version). It is a smaller version of the Bow Pleat Bag and Samantha is conveniently offering them as a package version, for a cheaper rate, if you like. Or, if you already have the handbag pattern, you can just purchase the Little Bow Pleat portion, too.
This is my half of a charity quilt. I'm working together with my friend, Emily, to make this quilt for a service project through the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild. This is a terrible photo, but at least it gives you an idea of what I've been up to. We bought the background fabric, but otherwise, Emily and I both pulled from our fabric stashes to gather fabrics for this quilt. I haven't seen Emily's blocks yet, but I'm sure they are equally awesome. We are getting together soon to arrange and sew the completed blocks together! I also committed to making another quilt, by myself. I have the fabrics all pulled for that one and I have decided on a pattern. I just have to get my fabrics cut and then sew it all together.
This is another pattern that I tested for Samantha. This one is the Bookbag Backpack pattern. I love how this bag turned out! It's really cute and I plan to make this one again, for myself. This version is going to go to my niece, as part of her Christmas gift. I made the mistake of thinking that I could finish this bag in a couple of hours... ha! Samantha was so patient with me, as I was completely late in turning in my feedback to her. If you make this bag, you'll love it. I added all of the detail items, like the rivets and such. All of those little details add up to a bit of time, but they totally make the bag, so it's okay! Just be prepared for this bag to take more time than some others. Guess what? It has a hidden zip pocket under/inside that front slip pocket!
An in progress photo of my quilt blocks, when I only had two of them finished. These blocks are 24 1/2 inches, unfinished.
I made myself a voile infinity scarf. I had taken this photo rather quickly, so that I could send the pic to my friend, just to share. I've worn the scarf a couple of times now and it is nice and warm without being too heavy. It's really long, so I have been looping it around three times. I like it so much, I have plans to make myself a couple more.
I think I've managed to pretty much catch you up on the highlights of my doings for the last couple months. I hope to be back on a more regular basis, now that I've gotten this post done.
