Wednesday, December 30, 2009

~Sewing, Cleaning, Reading~




Now that the mad rush of Christmas is over
what have you been doing?
I've been cleaning my Studio, sewing, reading..
Most days I tend to jump from one thing to another
and yesterday was no different.
I was organizing my studio & came across a pile of scraps
(& my favorite photo transfer of my Grandkids)
So I stopped what I was doing
& started to put together a spring bag with them..
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Give this simple project a try..
I used the fabric scraps as they were
added some vintage pink ric rac
lined bag with white fabric
added 2 inside pockets
and a long strap..Viola!
Instead of a purse why not make
a lingerie bag
or clothes pin bag..
or how about plastic bag holder?
Have fun and enjoy!

16 comments:

  1. Wonderful idea!! I have so-o-o-o many scraps that I really didn't know what to do with!!
    Great Post!
    Happy New Year!
    Love,
    Marilyn
    xxoo

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  2. Cute idea! And I do love this time of year when I get the chance to go through everything and make room.

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  3. Mary - I want to wish you a very happy new years!
    I continue to enjoy your blog and your style. You're a gracious lady.
    Blessings to you......

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  4. How sweet to put your children on your apron. great idea. Blessings!
    Gwen

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  5. I love this! Your grandchildren are so cute and your love for them is so obvious in all that you do and post. Have a lovely day!

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  6. Gwendolyn, Yes I thought when I was makinng the bag/purse it looks like it could be an apron.
    If it were just a bit larger.
    Thanks! ~Mary~

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  7. I love it!! I'm re-organizing my sewing room...when I can get back in there, I would like to try this wonderful project.

    I was just trying to talk myself in to discarding a bunch of scraps...you just made it harder...lol

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  8. Hello Mary, WHat a great idea to use scraps. Love it! I can't wait to get into my sewing room. I'm moving, papering and destashing it right now. I loved all your pretty decorations for the holidays. Loved the snowflakes and your winter white in your palor is georgous!
    Have a happy and blessed New Year!
    Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  9. The bag looks darling, love the photo transfer too. YOUR white background here is lovely too, so clean & fresh looking.

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  10. Hi Dear Mary:
    Of course anything with Sam & Bella on it is a winner!!! The string bad is cool and yes, it has an apron look to it.
    Take care dear friend.
    Happy New year to you.
    peace & love
    carole

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  11. Wonderful idea and beautiful colors put together....I have been playing with my Cuddlebug that I received for Christmas......also reading Jodi Picoult's latest....and of course trying to stay warm.......

    Jerri

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  12. Hey Mary - Such a great idea... I'm looking forward to getting some sewing projects finished up this winter. Had a great Christmas, but am so ready to get back into reality. Life is good and all of us are well... I hope the same goes for your and yours. Thanks for following my blog! Pol

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  13. Happy New Year Mary, I hope you have a Blessed and Merry one. Love and hugs, Pat

    great little bag.

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  14. What a cute bag.. sounds pretty easy,, I am trying to finish a baby quilt and then start another.... and do some packing we are moving to a bigger place... yea so excited about that..... more room to craft and sew in.... have a great weekend..

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  15. I have been doing pretty much the same as you, but heavy on the reading and add some knitting in there.

    Hope you have a wonderful year.

    God bless.

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