A couple of projects finished

Thanks, Julia. :) Mine doesn't have any batting at all in it, but it's still quite heavy because there are so many layers of fabric/seam allowances on the base fabric. I suspect it won't get much use until next fall -- it's sort of silly to wear a jacket in 100° heat. ;)

Oh wow, that jacket is very elegant Sandy. Glad you were able to muddle through and get it done.

The little scrapbag/pin cushion is so cute! I wouldn't mind trying it myself--but I've got a quilt top I'm zeroing in on getting completed, so won't let myself get distracted! That happens all to easily--hence my closet full of WIPs.

Best regards, Michelle in NV

Wow Sandy - that scrapbag is adorable, but the jacket is really gorgeous - what beautiful work you do.

Sharon (N.B.)

Thanks, Sharon. :) You're really kind to say so. :)

I came very close to junking it at times, Michelle.

Michelle, that project is very quick and easy. I cut out all of the pieces for a second one (a gift) and took it to a friend's house for our monthly sewing day yesterday. I finished it there and have it ready for the post office now. The hardest part of it is getting all of the "ingredients" together.

jacket very chic and elegant. bag is pretty. well done. pat, va

kathyl, you can do it. make mine turquoise and lime. thx, pat

I forgot to write down the pattern name. I'll have to look back through this thread. I'll put you on the list....... :-)

Thanks, Pat! :) How's the arm coming along?

It's called the Abbey Bag: . I made another one on Sunday for a friend in AZ (she doesn't read this group, so I'm safe mentioning it ), but I forgot to take a photo.

Beeutifullllll Sandy! love the jacket and the bag is very adorable. Launie, in Oregon

Thanks, Launie! :)

You are one versatile lady! That jacket is so handsome...can't imagine what it would cost in a shop. And the scrap bag is delightful.

The only clothing I trust myself to manage is a simple 6-gore skirt with elastic waistband. I love rayon challis and longish skirts and both were not easy to find when I was wearing skirts daily. New work is "business casual" and so the skirts just hang in the closet. (Mind you, I still have *lots of rayon challis...)

--Heidi

Thanks, Heidi! :)

I used to make all of my own clothes, from underthings and nightgowns to tailored suits to teach in. I also made all of our two DDs' clothes and many shirts and slacks for DH. No more!

excuses, excuses. P