Saturday, July 26, 2014

I am keeping busy

Now that I know my friend Isabelle, in France, has received this tote bag  which I made for her birthday, I can now show it. I am pleased with how it turned out.

Charlie is my ever present helper.  He does have to inspect what I am working on, up close and personal.
How did I do this time, Charlie???

I am still working on rows, for the Row by Row Experience. 

Love the pumpkins.  The stars was a bit of challenge.  It was designed in EQ and had pieces that had 1/16 inch.  I made 5 of these stars to get four that were the same size.  I admit I can be challenged by those EQ patterns and getting everything cut the correct size, then sewing.  One problem, is when you start sewing the pattern writer does not tell what size you should be achieving, for the individual pieces of the block.  You only get the end result.  Do you notice that there is a space on each end of the row that does not match the row below it.  Looks like I will be adding filler pieces.

I have another row done, but no pictures yet.  I have picked up the two Bonnie Hunter quilts I had sent out.  Now they are ready to bind.  Two down, ?? many more to go!

Have a great week.

5 comments:

margaret said...

your friend I am sure is delighted with the tote bag. Row and row coming along well and Charlie looks so at home in the pile of fabrics

Sparky said...

lovely projects, love charlie...and the pumpkin one is wonderful for fallllllll

Elyte said...

Lovely gift for Isabelle. Row by Row looks like an enjoyable project.

Carol Swift said...

That bag is a beautiful and such a sweet gift! I'm loving that row quilt...I need to make me one!

Johanna Zweden said...

I see you keep busy Mary
I love Charlie

Ans what a beautiful gift

Sorry I don't write much but it is so hot!

Think of you a lot, I use your little bag, a lot and every time I open it, I think of you.

love from Sweden