One thing that is tough about diaper bags is I can't really tell if it's going to be good until I actually load it up with Ben's stuff. This one is almost perfect. I started and finished this bag in one day, which is a miracle in itself!



What I like about this bag: the fabric, the patchwork, the fleece interfacing, the ric-rac trim on the pocket. What I don't like: it needs to be taller, I should have done solid straps, the pockets inside are too loose.



The squares were all 5x5" before sewing them together; there isn't any fusible interfacing, just a layer of fleece between the outside and the lining. Since this bag is so close to what I've been wanting, you'll probably see another slightly tweaked version up here soon!

Labels: bags, sewing

Since I took this photo I have added the rest of the sashing. Now to get this sucker basted! I'll probably refrain from any more progress shots until I can get the quilt to my sister so it's not totally spoiled, faithful blog reader that she is. Hi, Katy!

Labels: quilting, sewing, wip

Happy 4th of July to everyone in the States! A funny thing about this year is that we actually went to a Canada Day party on Thursday but had no special plans to celebrate America's birthday. The baby is in bed, and we can see some fireworks from our back windows, and that's about all the celebrating we were up for this year.



I did finally finish the paintings for the nursery. They are definitely an amateur attempt but I am happy with them. I'll probably take them down for some touchups but am not in a hurry. It was fun to try something new! After these were in progress I saw this and this and wanted to totally start over. I guess I still could!



I actually spent a good amount of time in my craft room today since my little man enjoys rolling around on the floor and playing while I sew. Keeping him on a blanket is a challenge - I tell my husband it's not that I have a problem with Ben being on the carpet, just that you never know when he's going to urp up some milk or peas and a quilt is easier to wash than the rug!

Now that I'm back at work I'm going to try really hard to keep my goals for July reasonable:
1. Finish the quilt for my sister's new baby.
2. Make the throw pillow for the nursery glider - my back needs it!
3. Get the fabric cut for my next baby quilt (super excited about this one!)

June Goals:
1. Finish Ben's circle quilt.
2. Quilt top for my sister's new baby. Only a little sashing left...
3. Throw pillow for nursery glider. Nope.
4. Nursery artwork. Done!

Labels: crafts, monthly goals