Confession - I am a procrastinator. I rarely get anything finished ahead of time. I have on occasion done so, but those are the exceptions and I always think something is going to take less time than it actually does. This is not just in sewing, but my entire life. This will trip me up when I have to get up at 4 am to get a government form completed that is due that day! Or complete a swap item that needs to be mailed that day!
I was in the Sew Sew Modern 2 Swap and I waited until crunch time to finish my items. I knew what I wanted to make for a few weeks and I had the patterns. I had them finished a day late, but checking the list of senders I'm not the only late sender, so although I would feel better getting out on the day due, the next day doesn't make me feel too bad. I will still try in my next swap to do better!
My partner said she liked Echino - something I love too!
I put together the Divided Fabric Basket ( pattern from Noodlehead). I can get this together now almost without looking at the directions, this is the 8th one I've made. I love this basket and I hope all these people I'm making them for like them too! I made the handles with bright pink, my partner said she liked jewel tones, and the pink matched the colors on the front pocket of the basket.
I also made my partner a Super Tote using the pattern from Noodlehead. She asked for a tote with a zipper closure.
I used Echino fabric for the Super Tote
There were a few extras thrown in with the two sewn items. My partner should receive today, and I hope she will be happy with her items.
I received my swap items last week, and I am so happy with them. My secret partner made me a tote (can't have enough of those) and a small knitted bag. I love the little bag, I have never received anything like that, and I don't knit, so that was really special. She said the bird on the tote was inspired by a Charley Harper drawing. I adore this tote! She also included a bit of chocolate no longer available for photographing.
I am going to work on something this weekend that is WAY behind and show next week. I hope everyone is doing something they love to do this weekend - summer is here!
My Gran first dip in the pool, he wasn't quite sure what to make of all that water and no shampooing.
What are you crafting today? It doesn't have to be sewing - maybe you are scrapbooking or making cards or painting with your kids. Link up at the bottom of this post, and if you do link up - why don't you visit some of the other blogs listed? You might find something else you want to make! Leave comments on the blogs you read, they will appreciate your visit. There is a button on the right side bar for you to grab for your blog. I hope you enjoy your Sew Sunday.
| |
(Cannot add links: Registration/trial expired)
1 comment:
That divided basket is beautiful! I also, more often than not, think things take way less time than they really do :)
Post a Comment