This and That

During the Be a Hexie Queen Blog Hop,

I had the good fortune to win a beautiful Hoffman fat quarter bundle

 from Words & Stitches.

Thank you, Beth!

 

It was waiting for me when I arrived in Texas.

As soon as I handled it, I knew what I wanted to make.

 

 

 

 

E-Reader Cover and Carrying Case

from Whistlepig Creek Productions

 

I don't have an e-reader, I just liked the bag.

I don't even carry a bag.  I just like to make them!

 

It's a cross-shoulder bag and a fat quarter friendly project.

I was lucky to find a button that mirrors the pattern in the lining

which, of course, I didn't photograph.

I do wish I'd paid a little closer attention to the pattern

in the main fabric when I was cutting.

 

This was my first time following a WpCP pattern

and it was so well written.

I learned how to make hidden pockets,

and if you follow the link,

WpCP has a great tutorial.

It's amazingly simple.

 

 I predict more of these bags in my future!

 

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I'm linking up to Terry's Treasures today

to show my 2 hastily photographed Goodnight Irene Sew-Along rows.

 

 

 

 

I find these blocks are a great leader/ender project

or are perfect when I becomed overwhelmed

and need something simple to ground me.

I have a lot of projects on the go

and can't help starting new ones,

and sometimes that makes me wander around in circles.

 

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Of course, there's a bird.

Don't want you to be too disappointed,

although it's photographed from quite a distance.

 

 

Female Golden-fronted Woodpecker

(Melanerpes aurifrons)

Length: 8.7–10.2 inches

Wingspan: 16.9 inches
 



    http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/golden-fronted_woodpecker/id   

  

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On today's plate are bibs and burp cloths

for a last minute, impromptu baby shower tomorrow

for a set of twins that almost didn't make it!

They are thriving now,

so it's safe to part-eee and celebrate their arrival.

 

Have a stellar day!

Stay safe and warm.

Thanks for visiting.

 

~karen