I’ve been busy making needle cases and matching scissor holders – they’re way fun!

A piece of felt holds threaded needles and pins securely.

Pockets on each end hold an extra package of needles and my needle threader.

They make great gifts – so quick to make!

Check out my new tutorial for making this needle case!

There are a couple of new tutorials on the “Try Something New” tab. Check ‘em out!

This is a fun little clutch that I heard about from Natalie Cox**, a Facebook friend. It’s lined and measures about 4 1/2″ x 6″.
Natalie found a tutorial for this bag at www.flamingotoes.com If you click on the “Clothes & Accessories” tab, you will find “Anthro Asterid Coin Purse Knockoff”. It’s a fun tutorial, try it!! Remember, it’s not to early to start your Christmas gifts!!!!!!!

Check out Natalie’s blog at http://www.carryhers.blogspot.com/

It’s high time for a new purse, so I got to work and created something new! I’m not sure if I’m very proud or a little embarrassed, but all the fabric came from my stash (didn’t make a dent), and I only purchased the zippers and pin back for my flower. I’d call myself thrifty, but if you’ve seen my stash you know that isn’t true. Speaking of the zippers, I picked up these cute, CUTE polka dot zippers at Joann’s. Theyre made by Coats, they’re a little pricey, but darling!

I put two cute, but entirely functional curved pockets on the front, separated by a black on white polka dot print.

and a zippered pocket (with one of those cute polka dot zippers) on the back.

Inside, I made a large drop pocket with a loop & button closure for my Kindle, and a couple of drop pockets for pens, etc.

On the other side is a zippered pocket and a key fob – don’t you love black & red?!?!

I also added a cell phone pocket with an elastic top to keep my cell phone from “wandering.”

A cute polka dot zippered top and a flower accent (modified from a pattern in McCalls Quilting), and I’m ready to go. Almost…

…don’t forget the accessories! How do you like the zipper trim on my little clutch. I used some of the left over zipper from one of my pockets. It’s always fun to do something different. Now I’m ready to hit the town!

A few people have asked how I put the zippers in my bag. Check out my latest “Try Something New!” for a zipper tutorial. I’m getting ready to start a new small clutch pattern. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Well, here are a couple more of the quilts I made for Christmas. This is another UFO that I finished up for my dear hubby.

I started these star blocks a few years back. As with so many of my UFO’s, I don’t remember the name of the pattern. I did a meandering stitch around the stars, stitched inside 1/4″ on each star, then tied the centers with yarn.

The colors from the stars are echoed in the border, which are also quilted with a meandering stitch.

Mom was in Cub Scouting for YEARS! She started as a Den Mother (back before they called them Den Leaders), and went on to work in the District, Council, and Regional levels.

I found some of her old neckerchiefs and cut them on point to make this wall hanging. Then I framed her old Den Mother’s cap and a buffalo patch from her Woodbadge days.

…and a good time was had by all. I just finished a bag and accessories. I hope to have them up this evening.