I started writing when I was 8. My mom got me a journal where I could rant (prob so I won't be an annoying brat). I stopped writing for 8 years until the pen and then later on the keyboard called on me again. I blog because I like writing and that's just about it. Hope you get inspired though... Bite the apple!
I'm still working on my yellow bag. It's as big as this quilted tote bag I made back in 2021. I just want something that will bring sunshine when I move around.
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I've been amiss with editing my sewing vids. I've just gotten so lazy with editing and taking videos. One day I'll get to it. In the meantime, we'll celebrate my Dad's birthday today. He would have been 93 years old.
Happy birthday Dad! We love and miss you!
#BeKind #StaySafe
I made this quilted rainbow heart tote bag for my friend, Gab. I made a number of quilted hearts and was thinking about what projects to do with it. I was planning to make a throw pillow cover, but thought a tote bag might be useful for him.
I had just set-up my sewing area last June when I worked on the piece. I was flying headless for a while since most of my sewing materials were still in boxes. I persisted and managed to finish the project in time for our get together.
I heard he's using it to carry his gadgets. Good thing I stitched the strap twice to make it sturdier. Here's how I made the tote bag:
And here's my happy friend, Gab.
#BeKind #StaySafe
Started this year's crafting activities by making a cute Wonder Woman tote bag. It was inspired from a jute bag a friend used to send a gift. I super liked the size of the jute bag. In fact, I use it everyday to transport my stuff from room to room. I carry a lot of stuff whenever I leave our bedroom, so it's worked perfectly for me.
I've had the jute bag for awhile now, so thought I'd make a similar one, but with a twist. I still have some Wonder Woman fabric, so I thought I'd start strong this year with an iconic character. I also want to give the piece as a gift to a friend who loves Wonder Woman.
I immediately cut the fabric after I figured out the sizes of the pieces. Piecing them together was easy. I learned a lot through the years and made sure to use fusible interfacing to stabilize the fabric. What I didn't count on was not finding my stash of bag handles. I brought home some from Singapore and was counting on using it for this project.
Ahh, another learning moment for me. Did some research on how to make bag handles, so I just made a basic one. Next time I'll try making it rounded. I'm actually surprised I got some good views on my post on "how to make bag straps". I guess I was just on the same boat as many other people. (Go watch it yes?).
I love how it turned out. Holding onto this until I finish two more for my food train crew. I'll make something different for the other two. I'm sure my friend will see this when I post this! Haha! No worries! It will be with you soon!
More info about this project: https://www.needleadventures.com/2024/01/wonder-woman-tote-bag.html
Happy crafting everyone!
