A bag that is shaped like a cross between a cosmetic bag and a pencil case, I guess. I needed something that I could carry a hand-stitching project in when I go places. I keep my hand sewing projects in a nice wooden box at home, but the box is a bit clunky to take along places. So, while trolling Etsy looking for ideas I came across a bunch of cute cosmetic bags. I've made them many times before as gifts, it just never occurred to me that I could use one as a sewing kit.
Off to the sewing room I went and an hour or so later, wa-lah!
Nice zipper inserted with my favorite Terry Arkinson method. Lightly quilted sides (probably could have done a little more there, but oh well), boxed bottom, and it fits my needle/scissors case just right with room for a quilt block or two. Added some ribbon and beads to the zipper pull for fun. Don't tell the girls I stole beads from 'their' stash. :)
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My quilt project last blogged about is coming along nicely. I think the hardest part may be keeping it a secret from the recipient if I get it done too far in advance of her birthday. It'll probably take all my effort to not show her the finished top, but I'll try. :)
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