The Perfect Bag

Ever since I saw this tote bag on the Moda Bake Shop website I wanted to whip one up. Then when I saw the Authentic by Sweetwater fabric line I knew I had found the perfect match! This bag is the perfect size for a purse, diaper bag, church bag, book bag, or take anywhere bag. It made up quick and is a perfect afternoon project.

I really liked the black and greens from this line and so I used the following fabrics:
**Handle Simple Spot in black and Simple Spot in Natural Black
**Bag Lining In Bloom in Black
**Pocket Lining Garden Gate in Black
**Bag fabric Authentic Spot On in Sprout

The pattern says to sew 3 pockets on the outside and I think next time I might only sew 2 pockets on the outside just to make it easier to stick my hand inside them. That is just my personal preference.

I think there are many fabrics out there that would be very cute made up with this pattern. The original pattern uses Hushabye which is adorable.

This project is highly recommended! Not only do I suggest to make one for yourself, but also keep it in mind for a great handmade holiday gift with a personal touch.

{Don't forget to enter the giveaway for some Fabric! Click HERE to enter}

Feature and GIVEAWAY!

Today Sharon's Checkered Pincushion Tutorial is being featured on Sew Mama Sew's blog. We want to welcome all of the readers that are here for the first time and also say Thank You to the readers that already know us!

Just in time for fall, we are giving away a set of 8 fat quarters from the gorgeous Pumpkin and Spice fabric line by Deb Strain.

You can see pictures of the fabric from this line HERE. Beautiful fall colors like cinnamon, sunflower, walnut, ivy, vanilla and orange.

Entering is simple! Just leave us a comment tell us your name and where you are from. We will announce the winner on Wednesday November 18th. So be sure and subscribe to our blog so you will know if you win!

So if I were going to enter the giveaway my comment would look like this:

Hi there, My name is Laura and I am from Utah. Thanks for having a giveway!

Good Luck!

My First Fabric Swap Package Arrived!

My very first fabric swap package arrived from my very first fabric swap ever, and the package absolutely did not disappoint. I received some fabulous creamy fabrics and a little extra surprise too!


Gael, you really went above and beyond with the packaging. I love the glitter "L" -- so, so cute!



Gael is a fan of Pink and so am I. Check her out on Pink-a-Palooza.

To my fellow swappers: I really, really wanted to get your packages out this weekend. However, you can see that instead of ironing and cutting your strips I decided to take a picture of my un-ironed and un-cut fabrics and create this blog post instead. Oh how I love to procrastinate sometimes...I will get them out, but sadly my new goal is to get them out on Tuesday.


Come back on Wednesday for a post from a VERY SPECIAL guest blogger! You won't want to miss this version of one the cutest Moda Bake Shop projects! I'm thinking of making one for someone on my Christmas list. Happy Monday everyone!

Give a Little Hope!

My customers seem to always be doing great things! Eileen is just another one with a big heart. Eileen is currently participating in Craft Hope - An organization dedicated to helping others- She is making a quilt to benefit the Grand Rapids Pubic Schools Homeless Program. What a great cause and a great way to kick off the Holiday Season! To find out more visit Eileens blog.

Lila Tueller - Santorini

GREAT NEWS! SANTORINI IS ON SALE!!!

The lovely Lila Tueller is so talented and always does the most amazing things! I love her fabric lines! Currently you can find her latest collection, SANTORINI, in our shop and we have just marked it down. We need to make room for new fabrics that our on their way. So for $6.95 a yard you can get some lovely Lila too! To save even more buy a full yard set and pay only $6.65 a yard -- that's a steal--





Just a Few that I love






Don't Forget to check out the awesome quilt kit we are offering in Santorini! I love the Scrappy Trails quilt pattern by Carlene Westberg (she makes the most amazing patterns and quilts!)