Purple Polka Dot!

I finally decided it was time for a new lunch bag.  After making one for my Mom years ago, I got out my cute book on lunch bags and found this pattern.  Originally it was meant to hold a wine bottle with some little ties sewn inside but I'd never use that.  So I had a chance to use some laminated material picked up from JoAnn's a year ago and voila!  Duck cloth provides a sturdy base with the sides lined with fusible fleece to add extra support.  I think it's a winner!

SOLD!

I love that feeling of complete elation when something you've made has been purchased by another person!  It's like a validation that you did good!  Certainly not the quilt I was expecting to sell, but very happy all the same and I'm sure some little boy's going to be very happy with his new quilt. 

 Motivation--that's what this is. 

The Great British Sewing Bee!!!!

So while catching up on some of the blogs I read, I came across a mention of the BBC show The Great British Sewing Bee, and how addicting and inspiring it was for my fellow blogger to watch.  So, looking for something to watch while I pin pieces for my latest quilt, I found the episodes on YouTube.  Hooked!!!!!!!  It was great! Sadly there were only 4 episodes made for this season.  Think Project Runway meets amateur home sewers.  They cover a variety of projects that experienced home sewers typically make: an A shaped skirt, a blouse, alterations, etc.  Great show, too bad it only took me 2 days to watch all the episodes.  However it's great inspiration, watching other sewers use different techniques, find pit-falls and success in competitions.  Because of this great inspiration I'll decided to finally throw away my old lunch bag and make myself a new one.  I've only made two so far, one was posted about a few years ago here.    Also, one of the contestants has a great blog that talks about sewing and how to start as a beginner!  Lots of pictures and easy explanations! She only started sewing 2 years ago and was picked as a contestant.  It's a great read for anyone interested in starting to sew things for themselves and their homes.  Check out Tilly and the Buttons blog.

The Great British Sewing Bee

The Contestants, Host and Judges of The Great British Sewing Bee, from the BBC 2 channel.