Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Wanna see some goodies?

Well, I decided to just spill the beans. This isn't finished but check it out, it's going to be Amy Butler's Weekender bag. Next month, my hubs and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary, woo hoo!!, and we're going to New York for a weekend. I have had this pattern for a while and it seems like a good time to make it. The lining will be pink with dots too. I just have to wait for the zipper to be delivered. I bought material to make one for my daughter too. I'll show it to you soon. When she comes home for the weekend she seems to travel with everything in a plastic grocery sac. Like a little homeless girl. Maybe, just maybe, she'll actually use a real bag. I'll keep you posted, lol.
Get ready for some purty fabrics from the Hoppin Bobbin grand opening. I couldn't resist this red. I love polka dots, and the bubbles are so cheery. I saw these fabrics at the last moment. I think they are so cool. Subtle, but interesting. They have extra colors in them that are very subtle. I have never heard of STOF but I think I'll keep my eye on them.
The blue and green are beautiful, with hints of a purpley brown.



And this taupe also have some sort of purple and maroon in it. I think it will make a great background.


Now, do you want to hear what a dork I am? After I told you all about my little crush on the 'half bots' yesterday, I found out that they are actually 'half hops'. My mother checked out the Hoppin Bobbin today. She has a better memory than me, lol. I was showing off my treasures and she pointed out that they were 'half hops.' Oooooh yeah! That sound right. Yup, I'm a dork!


So! Aren't they cute? Short little baby bolts. I couldn't resist the stripes. Perfect for binding. And I'm getting to be a sucker for anything pink or with dots. Pink AND dots are irresistible!


My mom got me a little stack of Christmas fat quarters. I've been thinking about simple blocks, like bowties, flying geese, or just half-square triangles. Maybe a simple little xmas quilt.
I sure hope my zippers get here soon. And I sure hope the weekender bag works out. Have a great night people! Good night!



4 comments:

  1. The bag looks awesome! Can't wait to see how you get on with finishing it!

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  2. I'll have to get to the new shop one of these days.....the red bubbles fabric is really cute!

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  3. Cute bag!! And fun new fabrics!!

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  4. Why are you ordering zippers? What am I missing out on?!?!?!

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