Saturday 19 July 2014

Sewing keeps me sane

I have been sewing late at nights for the last few days. I noticed it has helped me a lot with coping with the loss of my brother-in-law.
I finished two small projects a couple of days ago. I waited for a sunny day to take photos and today is the perfect day.
This is the July block for do.Good stitches Cherish circle. It is my turn this month so I chose this block made with an improv technique. You can find the tutorial here. The only thing I didn't follow in this tutorial is that I didn't use a foundation square. I have to say that I am in love with this block and am looking forward to receiving the blocks that other bee members make.
I realised that with each project I make with this technique, I am drawn to it more and more and my love for modern quilts grows. I also feel like I am now more certain about what I like and what I want to make.
I also finished the tote bag. It is fully lined. You can have a look how I quilted the panels here. It can stand by itself since I used utility fabric as the backing fabric when quilting. I made it quite big; I always carry lots of crap in my hand bag and this tote has lots of space to put more crap in. I quite like the green band I added and I adore the button! Looking forward to using it!
Bag stats:
Fabric: Michale Miller- Tweet birdie tweet
Width:12" bottom and 17" top
Hight: 14"
Depth: 4 "
Handles: 27"

Also...please check out these blogs in the New Quilt Blogger Blog Hop and see what quilty tips they have for you!
                                                                             Serena @ Sew Giving
Jenny @ Jack's Room
Elli @ Lovelli Quilts
Sally @ Wonky Patchwork

What projects did you manage to finish last week? Big or small, a quilt or a pin cushion?
Till next time,
Keep sewing!
Nurdan



7 comments:

  1. lovely block and lovely bag :) I confess, I am so very late with my CHERISH do good blocks :( I have now come down with a nasty cold :( but am hoping to spend some productive time in the sewing room tomorrow :)

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  2. Love the bag. I only managed a small stuffed dachshund for a little girl I know, I find I need to concentrate more to sew and that is a little lacking right now. x

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  3. Gorgeous bag! I love the green band too and the quilting is awesome. Thank you for linking up at TGIFF.

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  4. Lovely do.Good stitches improv block. I know what you mean about sewing keeping you sane. Hang in there and so sorry for your family's loss.

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  5. Oh I love the quilting on your bag! Such cute fabric too.

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  6. Great to see your lovely looking blog!

    Sorry that you've had to deal with loss of your brother in law recently. I hope that you're finding support and comfort.

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