Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Sew Days

Last week I said I would be working on projects and would have a couple of "Sew Days".  Well, I made good use of that time. I finished sewing the Dresden rings on their background fabric (forgot to take picture). Now deciding on frames and setting fabrics for them. 
I did get two backs for quilts made on Saturday.  Yea, 2 more will be done!!
Made these 3 snap bags on Saturday, too.  One is already on its way to a secret pal.
I love making the snap bags. Need to find more metal measuring tapes.

Made these two zipper bags.

Made two more bags using sewing themed fabric.

Then decided to play around making journal covers.  I did have fun adding some embellishments. It made me want to make more.

Today I finished these 3.  I was in the mode of, if 1 is good 6 is better! I have my finishes for this month done early.

Loving the fun of using the embellishments I  have been collecting. I have used up a bunch  of quilt bat scraps, 2  1/2 inch strips cut into squares,  various fat quarters, and some yardage for the backs. Does this mean I can replace with new fabric??
Another sewing day tomorrow, back to working on the Dresden plate quilt.

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a great rest of the week.

Mary

11 comments:

Kris said...

Wow, Mary - You have been a busy girl!! All of your projects look great and at first I couldn't figure out why you needed metal measuring tapes and then - click - that's what makes the snap bags snap!! Very cute!!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely work you've done these last days ! You've got just the right fabrics ! It seems to me that in your country days have more hours than in France ..LOL.
Have a wonderful day

Johanna Zweden said...

O Mary you really had a good day of sewing ,
I love the fabric
Have a nice day greetings from Sweden -12

Elyte said...

Mary you have made some very pretty items. Looks like you were enjoying being creative. The results are great.

Marianne said...

Mary, these are so cute! A friend of mine made a bunch for the senior center to sell. She buys her measuring tapes at the dollar store. You inspire me to work on some smaller things!

West Michigan Quilter said...

Wow! You have been busy! Love those snap bags and journal covers. You are so creative! You do beautiful work.

Linda said...

Wow, I'm impressed, you did make good use of your sewing time! I love all the little bags you made. I enjoy making the snap bags too. These are fun and easy to make.

crafty1m0m said...

Try DollarTree for tape measures.

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Hope your day is really nice!

Simone de Klerk said...

Some lovely pouches!

Cyn said...

Try Harbor Freight or the Dollar Store for inexpensive metal tape. They both carry the 3/4 and 1" sizes. Just a buck. Not bad for sewing supplies. lol.
Nice work. I love your fabric choices!