Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
I can’t remember when I finished this pouch, but I did finish it. I remembered to check to see if I showed it to you after I mailed it. Since I haven’t had time to sew lately, I am running out of projects to show you, so I am glad to show you this one. … Continue reading “Finished: Venetia’s Cotton Candy Pouch”
I started the Cotton Candy Pouch I have been wanting to make for awhile. So far so good. I have to say that cutting isn’t annoying me as much as it has in the past. I am cutting up a storm. Maybe having the supplies and fabric organized* helps? This is for a work colleague … Continue reading “Venetia’s Cotton Candy Pouch”
I quickly made another Cotton Candy pouch for my sister for her birthday. I am running out of Paris/France themed fabric, so I may have to do something else for her in the future. She likes the turquoise and brown combination and there is no shortage of turquoise around here. I have made this pouch … Continue reading “French Cotton Candy”
We draw names at Christmas, so we can get a nice gift for one person rather than a bunch of small gifts for everyone. I usually purchase something off of my giftee’s wish list, but occasionally I like to make something as well. This year I got one of my SILs and really wanted to … Continue reading “Butterfly Cotton Candy Pouch”
I finished the latest Cotton Candy Pouch over the weekend. This is the one that Friend Julie cut out using her Cricut Maker. You last saw it as a bunch of pieces. I am always interested to see how strangely shaped pieces turn into something 3D. It was awesome to not have to cut anything … Continue reading “Pink & Green Cotton Candy Pouch”
As I mentioned, Friend Julie cut some Cotton Candy Pouch pieces out for me with her Cricut. I pulled them out over the weekend with the intention of starting to sew them together. I have to wait to finish until my zipper order arrives, but I thought I could, at least make a start. I … Continue reading “SVG Cotton Candy Pouch”
Friend Julie and I have been talking about her relatively new Cricut. We are doing a sort of test of her Cricut for fabric cutting. She has been playing around with cards, but this started when I asked her if she had cut out fabric from SVG files. When she said no, I sent her … Continue reading “SVG Files & Cotton Candy”
I have talked about the two other pouches, Green and PJ Ivy, I made last weekend. This, however, is the main one. I decided to make this one, then added the others on to the project. I tried to think of how a non-sewing person would use this pouch (or any pouch??) and could only … Continue reading “Tulip Cotton Candy Pouch”
This is the second of the three pouches I made over the weekend. I used the Philip Jacobs Variegated Ivy fabric in pink for the ends and the lining. In order to tone down the large and exciting flowers, I used the black and white for the main panel. This is the medium sized Cotton … Continue reading “PJ Ivy Cotton Candy Pouch”
In some ways this will be pouch Week. I didn’t intend it to be, but I have a lot of pouches to show. I made three Cotton Candy pouches over the weekend. As mentioned before These are to be gifts for co-workers who have helped me. I really want to get good at this pattern, … Continue reading “Green Cotton Candy Pouch”
I am making 3 more Cotton Candy pouches as gifts for people at work. I am also trying to perfect my efforts at sewing this pattern. Making 3 requires a lot of cutting time. It took me about two hours to cut out all the pieces, which didn’t include forgetting to cut out the lining … Continue reading “More Cotton Candy Pouches”
I finished another Cotton Candy Pouch over the weekend. As mentioned in a previous post, this pattern is from the Minikins Seasons 1 & 2 (no affiliation) by Sara Lawson of Sew Sweetness. I made an effort to fussy cut fabric this time so my pouch highlighted some great fabric. Sara does this in her … Continue reading “Chrysanthemum Cotton Candy Pouch”
I finally bought the Minikins Seasons 1 & 2 (no affiliation) a few weeks ago when I received a bonus from a vendor with whom I work on occasion. I talked about being obsessed with these patterns back in January since they came out. They are on sale when they first come out and then … Continue reading “Gift Post: Cotton Candy Pouch”
I was visiting Grama over the weekend and took a few minutes out of the constant care and cleaning to visit with Susan, have lunch and take a trip to the quilt shop in Northridge. I used to live near Northridge and the place looks so different now. I don’t know if my eyes have … Continue reading “Shop Review: Candy’s Quiltworks”
Kids in a candy store San Francisco’s Daily Candy Pile of fabric candy: http://instagr.am/p/R9alC/ bulk candy Definition: Candy, specifically sugar candy, is a confection made from a concentrated solution of sugar in water, to which flavorings and colorants are added. Candies come in numerous colors and varieties and have a long history in popular culture. … Continue reading “Creative Prompt #128: Candy”