Closer - better view of the ruffles

has 4 round rings
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inside of the Izzy and Ivy Penelope Ruffle Bag

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On the inside I used a free spirit pink that has some reds in it and it worked out fabulously.
I made magnetic snap tabs instead of attaching them in the lining and added an inside zipper pocket and a slip in double pocket.
It also has loops with 4 silver rings. I did follow the pattern except that I turned the bag instead of adding bias tape on the top and used the magnetic tabs.
Seems like I just can't follow a pattern completely....

Izzy & Ivy Penelope Ruffle tote

Izzy & Ivy Penelope Ruffle tote
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I am fascinated with this pattern by Izzy and Ivy and this is the second one I have made. I made a black and white one and gave it to Connie. She was thrilled with it.
Then I decided I wanted one for myself. When the new Moda for valentine's Day arrived, I said yeahhhhhh. This is it.

Diaper Bag Tutorial

I have decided to post my Marlee Bag Diaper Baby Bag tutorial for those of you interested in making one. It could very easily be adapted as a messenger bag too. Give it a try and let me know what you think. Send me a picture of yours if you make it and this is for personal use only. It is copyrighted. Thanks for looking.

let me know if you have any questions.
tutorial will be posted soon I promise.

christmas purse

christmas purse
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Good over all shot of the purse with the inside peeking out and a tab and the webbing handle.

christmas purse inside

christmas purse inside
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Here's a good shot of the tabs I mentioned.

christmas purse close up

christmas purse close up
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Close up shot showing the quilting and the stitching on the band made from Moda bias binding.

christmas quilted purse

christmas quilted purse
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I just finished a purse to carry myself during the holiday season for Christmas.

My Bosal interfacing friend Drew sent me some thin foam to use instead of interfacing. I assume the best way to use it is to quilt the inside and outside fabric together.

It turned out great, and I was thrilled with the results. I used a french seam to finished where joining sides and bottom and installed magnetic snaps on tabs I made and sewed the tab only to the top band on the inside. I have been wanting to try that for ages.

The bag has shape and no bulk and went together quickly.

Moda toweling to make christmas tea towels

Moda toweling to make christmas tea towels
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Isn't this beautiful cotton towel fabric? I think you could make napkins too or even use it for a tote bag. I love Moda fabric. Looking forward to Christmas.

somehow they all turned out alittle different

somehow they all turned out alittle different
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I made baby bibs today!!!!!!!Such fun. I got the pattern free from chickpea online. I have a great niece and a great friend's daughter I am making these for. I started out with the baby bag-Marlee Bag I designed for my niece. Now I have moved onto bibs.
I also made the crayon caddies for the ones alittle older in the family.
Now I am waiting for the Happy Stacker pattern by Heather Bailey.
Not enough time in the day to sew. My dear mother, God rest her soul, loved to sew too and it is a shame she didn't live long enough to see me sew. Maybe she sees it anyway.

Inside with pocket

Inside with pocket
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This one is going off to Maine to a little 3 year old girl. Holds crayons and a big pocket for important papers. I used the Moda Birdie fabric inside and out and Bosal fusible fleece.

calendar holder -- outside

calendar holder -- outside
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Here is the outside of the calendar.