Oh, this sewing weekend was so much fun. Three whole days of sewing, meeting new people, chatting, eating, learning, and hanging out with creative, kind people. I am so glad I went and put the craziness of this semester on hold for a while - I needed it!
I made a few things.
This is my first metal frame clutch. I probably won't use it myself but I love it. I love how neat and professional looking it is, I love the navy chevron, and I love the pop of color on the inside:
I also tried my first ever paper-pieced block:
There are several problems/mistakes but I was actually pretty pleased for my first time. Not quite sure what happened with that purple point being so close to the edge there. Oops!
We got such amazing swag at the end of the weekend from sponsors. Here is the fabric that I received in my goodie bag:
Ahhh, the pretties. That's some Lucky Penny, Asbury, Michael Miller, and Notting Hill, among others. I will blog about other goodies (books! thread! batting!) in another post. I am so grateful for sponsors like Pellon, Oliso, Dritz, JoAnn Fabric, Fabricworm and all of the others that make this so much fun!
Comments (10)
The purse is adorable! Sounds like everyone had a great time. Hopefully, she'll have another next year!
Posted by Beth | March 26, 2013 8:04 PM
Posted on March 26, 2013 20:04
So glad you had a great time!
Posted by Colleen | March 26, 2013 9:09 PM
Posted on March 26, 2013 21:09
What an adorable purse!
You got some pretty good swag. Love the pile of pink/orange fabric. I'm sure you will put them to good use.
Posted by Dee | March 26, 2013 10:57 PM
Posted on March 26, 2013 22:57
Memories I will always cherish.
Posted by diane stanley | March 27, 2013 12:38 AM
Posted on March 27, 2013 00:38
The physical stuff we brought home was amazing but it's the experience and friendships made that made it so amazing. I'd give all the stuff away in a heartbeat just to have the laughs again! So glad to have met you!
Posted by Dana | March 27, 2013 10:49 AM
Posted on March 27, 2013 10:49
The physical stuff we brought home was amazing but it's the experience and friendships made that made it so amazing. I'd give all the stuff away in a heartbeat just to have the laughs again! So glad to have met you!
Posted by Dana | March 27, 2013 10:50 AM
Posted on March 27, 2013 10:50
It was a great weekend, wasn't it?! I love the clutch you made!
Posted by valerie | March 27, 2013 2:09 PM
Posted on March 27, 2013 14:09
I think that your paper pieced star is terrific. The inner part is especially fantastic. Good job.
Posted by Linda F | March 27, 2013 3:40 PM
Posted on March 27, 2013 15:40
I still love your chevron bag. It was one of my favorites.
Posted by A Girl | March 28, 2013 7:47 AM
Posted on March 28, 2013 07:47
I still love your chevron bag. It was one of my favorites.
Posted by A Girl | March 28, 2013 7:47 AM
Posted on March 28, 2013 07:47