I mentioned earlier that last weekend I got in a finishing mood so I thought I'd share the fruits of my labor with you. Actually, it wasn't labor at all. It was lots of good fun. Let's check it out...
This is the sewing case Belinda made for us at the Russellville Retreat last year. The monograms' stitching was done before I got to the retreat but I had just never attached it to the sewing case's front.
I decided since I had the iron fired up, I might as well complete this project. I hand appliqued mine down with a ladder stitch instead of doing a buttonhole stitch. I like the way it turned out.
Here's the inside. I didn't need to do anything to this part but thought you might want to see what it looks like. I think Belinda did such a nice job on these and I love the polka dots and paisley. Two of my favorite prints and in one of my favorite color combos too.
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I didn't make either of these last weekend but I did make them recently. The one with the hearts is made from leftover fabric I used to make a birthday present earlier in the month. The paisley one I made earlier this summer and have carried it to work daily with my on-the-go project in it.
What I did make was a matching ORTs bag to go with the paisley bag and my travel tin. The colors in the paisley go so well with the colors in the tin's stitching. This is totally serendipitous since I didn't plan it that way. Gotta love it when that happens.
Here's the whole set together. I forgot to get the fob out of the tin for the picture but you can go see it here if you want.
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I got a couple other things completed but still need to tweak them a bit before I show you. I'm hoping to get them done this weekend. Especially because one is going to carry all my stitching bits and pieces to class with me at Shepherd's Bush next week.
Yep, friends, I'm getting super excited about leaving in three days! Count them 1-2-3! Woo Hoo!!! If you are going to be there leave me a comment or send me an email. Maybe we can meet up at some point during the week. I'm going to be in track A-2.
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Well friends, that's all I've got for now. I'm going to go hang with the peeps at the Tiara monthly stitch-in later this evening. I'm really looking forward to relaxing tonight and putting some stitches in some linen. I'm sure there will be lots of socializing too. Hope you all have a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time,
The Inspired Stitcher
