I've finally had some time to sew again! We needed a new mass bag for church so I thought I'd dig out some scraps of fabric (all from the remnants bin) and try out a tote bag pattern I have. It came out pretty cute, although I still might think about designing my own tote one of these days. I do like that it has a separating zipper at the top and a pocket on the outside, but I don't like that there is no pocket on the inside. If I'd been thinking I would have added one.
Mom and I love little sewing shops. Our favorite is our friend Kim's quilt shop, Hennig House, just up the street from us. Alex loves going with us because she has goats, cows and some hens (which of course he has named). Kim has her own line of patterns, kits and other goodies, Buttons and Bees, and I recently picked up a cute apron pattern and thought I'd give it a try with some nice fabrics sitting on my shelf. If you're ever up this way, be sure to stop by and visit her shop for tons of great ideas, especially if you fancy yourself a quilter!
My fabric "stash" has really grown and I have so many project ideas just waiting for me. I have a few new ideas for my own patterns too so hopefully soon I'll have some more to post!
Great job and I love seeing you put your talents to work for you.
ReplyDeleteThey look great! What do you keep on your Mass bag? Abigail
ReplyDeleteHi Abigail! We've found some wonderful little treasures to keep little ones interested and quiet during Mass - in our bag we have a children's rosary, a few saints cards (including St. Michael because he's a favorite), two Catholic puzzle books on the Mass and prayers, and some fun and entertaining Catholic coloring books and activity pads, along with a cute little crayon bag to keep them from going all over the place! We used to also keep a felt board book on The Creation, which is a great way to keep little ones engaged, but it comes with some small felt pieces so you have to keep an eye out or they'll get lost.
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