Yesterday afternoon, I worked on an organizer insert for my purse and it took me 2 1/2 hours sitting and drawing out the concept. Once I figured it out, the actual cutting and sewing took 1/2 hour. I'm a visual learner and I was struggling to "see" the construction process in my head. I hate to admit it, but it's one piece of fabric and two pieces of batting. Simple folding and sewing. And, it took me that long to grasp how I wanted to do it. Oh my... sometimes I feel my age.
I couldn't get a good photo of it inside my purse because it's a hobo style and they just don't sit open nicely unless you are holding it open and I needed both hands to take the shot. but you can sort of see how it works. :) I'm pleased with it and am going to work on several more improving the design as I go along. My bag is a metallic silver color and I wanted something that would really show up so the coral fabric was just perfect (especially with my yellow wallet). You know me... I love color!!
Tomorrow we're going cherry picking!! I'm soooo excited because last year we didn't get to pick a single cherry and I missed it.They are so good right off the tree.
Take care,
Pretty blocks! I've been doing the odd one too but I'm rethinking a large quilt after I realized all those seams have to be matched to put the blocks together.
ReplyDeleteI'm visual too and can never picture how something will turn out until I do it.
Lovely insert. You should consider selling the pattern/directions. I love it.
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope you came home with a healthy amount of cherries (and red lips and fingers...)
OMG!!! Im 50 and I have not heard that name since 1973 the The Forsyte Saga . I remember my mum watching it on tv and it was all about the Edwardian era..
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