I was so inspired by Margaret’s awesome bags that I decided to make one of my own. I made this beauty in less than an hour. Drawstring bags are a great way to personalize any gift. I once made a set of small ones as birthday party goody bags. My daughter’s friends liked the bags much more than any of the trinkets inside. I think stenciled initials would be lovely for a special birthday party.
I am so excited to have discovered the lovely online magazine petite purls (thanks to the oliver + s blog). It is a treasure trove of free knitting patterns for kids with a few sewing patterns. Meg, I thought these mittens would be a great use for your upcycled sweaters. I made some felt mittens for Betty using a similar pattern that I painstakingly resized for her little hands from a pattern for adult fleece mittens. This pattern looks much easier! I might add a soft cotton lining if I made these in wool–just tuck the lining inside the mittens and bind the tops together. I love the ’70s style racing stripes.
Remember when I wanted to make a Josef Albers inspired quilt? Well, I didn’t but Heather Jones at the Modern Quilt Guild did, and it’s just lovely. I ended up starting a quilt with eight-point stars–I’m still working on the top. Sigh. I really like how this quilter adapted the Albers square by leaving off the bottom. It feels a little lighter and works so nicely with the dimensions of the quilt.
I was so excited to see this post on design*sponge about Canopy Studio‘s upholstery weight fabric. Have I mentioned how much I love Etsy for unique fabrics? My brother was kind enough to give me an Amy Butler Weekender Bag pattern for Christmas and I’ve been poking around looking for the right fabric. I am thinking either the blue or green with a solid hot pink for the trim and lining would be jaunty and fun. I think the blue has something of a Lily Pulitzer vibe to it. If only I could order the fabric and whip this up before my trip to the beach this weekend!
We recently had a cold snap in Florida–22 degrees, brr!–so I feel justified in coveting these gorgeous blankets and throws. I have been thinking about knitting a blanket, but I would be finished just in time for the sweltering summer. Instead, perhaps I should order one of these throws from this lovely mill in Minnesota and have some immediate coziness. Outpost throw of Soho plaid?
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