One down, four to go

I got my mom's purse done Monday! I made it a little shorter than others and was able to make the handles a little longer. I think she'll like it.

Jan's purse is well underway. I can't post pictures of it until she receives it.

Next will be Amber's. Then Kristine's mom's, then hers - the ones I didn't know about!

That should take me well into May. It's always a busy month with the end of school, programs, field trips. The first part of June will be busy with getting the kids ready for camp and our vacation!

I will be ready to go again after that and looking forward to doing more for people then. Possibly even some curtains!

I think I'm gonna be busy

Well, my friend finally got material and told me she put it in the mail on Tuesday. I got home after school and spending the day with my son and a bunch of jr. high kids at their quiz meet. Went to the mail box and got the package. I thought it seemed a little big to just be material for her mother-in-law. Once I opened it up, I saw that she had also sent some for her mom and herself!!

So-- right now I have 5 purses waiting to be created. (two are in the process).

Guess I will be busy for a while! :)

Progress

I was able to get the padding cut out yesterday! And today I sewed it onto the pieces for my mom's purse. Not sure I really like it. Seems to be a little harder to work with, but I won't really decide until the finished project.

Here is a peek of the material.
Amber's material is on the left and Mom's is on the right.

I'm not sure how much more I will be able to get done this week. Getting a few things ready for a baby shower this weekend and going with D's Bible Quiz Team to Indy one day this week! (it's their last year participating. Also, it will be the longest I have left T with anyone! Hope my mom and he both have a good day!)

I have also been told that the material is in the mail for my friend's mother-in-law's purse for Mother's Day! Hope I can get it done in time! Just over 2 weeks away!!

The little guy is awake now, so I guess there will be no more sewing today....

Mondays....

Well, Mondays are hard days for me (and everyone I suppose). I have to start the laundry cycle for the week, straighten up after the kids have been home (I tend to neglect that on the weekends), I do my "desk work", etc.

Today I am determined to at least get the padding cut out for my next two purses. I bought something a little different this time. Hopefully it works just as well, if not better. My mom told me I could use her purse to try it on, so-- that will be the one I start on.

Oh- I did get her material and Amber's material cut out Friday. So it won't be long until I can get going on the machine. Would like to do that today, but think I will be better off if I just make getting the padding cut as my goal today! If i get to do more, that will just be a bonus!

I better get off of the computer, so I can get my list accomplished today!

What's next?

Well, it has been a few weeks since i have had a purse to work on. A couple people said they would buy their own fabric and mail it to me. I'm still waiting to receive it. One of them is for her mother-in-law for Mother's Day! Sure hope she sends it soon. It's just over 3 weeks away and have to allow time to mail it to her.

Yesterday my mom finally picked out fabric (for mother's day too!). One of my best friends & I went to the store and she chose her material today. But, there is no deadline for that one.

The sewing machine has had a break for the past few weeks. Hope it is ready to get back to work! (and hope the 'sew-er' is ready too! ;)

Mindy's purse

I met Mindy at the store and she picked out this springy fabric! too cute!!




On this one, I figured out how to just have 6 big pockets inside instead of 2 big ones and 8 smaller ones.

Bears, Bears, and More Bears

I have made teddy bears for lots of new babies lately. These two are for Naomi and Mary.


The one below is for Grady!

This one has a special story behind it. Two sisters I know, lost their mother as they were growing up. This bear was made from a dress that belonged to their mom. It was a surprise for Melissa's birthday from Luanna. I was so honored to do this for those sweet ladies! There was enough material left over to make a second one for Luanna.

Lynae's purse

This is the second purse I made. Lynae bought the fabric she like and brought it to me.



On this one, I figured out how to cover the ends of the zipper, so it covers the seams inside. I wasn't please with that part the first one that I made. I had just followed the directions. Still wanted to figure out something different for the inside pockets.

First Purse

This is the first purse I made
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The zipper is 12 inches. The bottom piece is 3 x 9.

My daughter modeled the purse for me.

Welcome

Welcome to my new blog!!

I will try to keep you updated on my projects as I make them. Feel free to share this blog with your family and friends who you think will be interested in my creations!

Thank you for your interest! Please leave me any comments or suggestions!

Jodi