2018 4Q Finish a Long

Finish-a-long 4Q is closing soon - gotta get posted...no time for details!  Will update ASAP!

Sincerely Jen Zippered ID Case

I am thinking this would be good for work to wear on

a lanyard.  I can keep my ID badge in the window and my

keys and cards inside.  Haven't decided on the fabric for this

one yet!

Turnabout pouch

I recently got an embroidery machine so I wanted a pattern that

had room for some design.  I'm using 3 patterns from the

Wonderland line w/ some marine vinyl.

Mina Mini Crossbody

I want to make this bag without the wallet pockets in the front.

I think it will make the perfect planner bag!  I'll be using the

Wonderland fabric for this bag also

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DADD Doll

I am bound and determined to complete one of these dolls

that I am happy with - I've done a couple test runs already

but struggle with the hair and the arms!  I have some random

fabric pieces that I'll be using along with Kona cotton for

the skin and will be embroidering the faces.

Holiday quilted item

My mom and I discussed doing a 'sewalong' using the same pattern

without disclosing the fabrics we would be using...

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2017 Finish=A-Long

I don't quilt.  I want to quilt but I don't have the patience AND I'm very particular so trying to put multiple fabrics together that don't neccesarily 'match' or overlook the occasional crooked stitch drives me nuts.   However,  I love the fabrics and the designs and the end product so I'm going to give it a try. Baby steps...  maybe not even a quilt but something, anything....

My mom on the other hand is an amazing quilter.  You can find her at The Shy One Sews.  She was preparing her list for the 2017 Finish-A-Long and I decided I was going to join in.

Here's what I've got so far...



(1) This Fox softie will be a gift for my niece Riley.  I was so proud of myself for putting together 8 different fabrics!

(2) Since Valentines Day falls in this quarter, I'm working on a pillow.  I am hoping to use the 'Dear Heart' collection by Riley Blake if I can find it locally.  I have some backup fabrics chosen just in case.

(3) Easter is coming up quick after Valentines so I should finish the easter buckets.  This is one of the interior fabrics..

I could really use some new oven mitts (4) and potholders (5) so I'll get around to those.
I'm using these patterns and fabric rescued from the donation pile...

Excited to dust off the sewing machine!