Seam 2 Rip

Kay purchased some really cute polka dot fabric online. She wanted 2 throw pillows made. During our conversation, she asked for a tote  from what ever fabric was left over after the pillows. I told her no problem. I am your girl!  She supplied me with everything I needed except for thread. I have tons!

I am very pleased with the pillows and tote. The print on one of the sides of the bag lined up perfectly. “Magic”, I call it when this happens. No planning, just happened. Love it!  Did a little “Dance of Joy” over this one.  ; )

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Quilting isn’t my thing. However, I have a quilt my mother gave me years ago, and it has been showing some signs of wear. I decided to repair it. The border is pretty tattered and I found the perfect sheet to use to repair/ cover it. I didn’t want to take it apart, too much work. : /    I preserved the initials of my mother that was stitched on the corner  of the quilt and I added mine.  I am not doing any additional  detailed hand stitching. Don’t have the patients. I did however, do a lot of hand stitching of the new border to the back of the quilt. I think it looks pretty good.

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Recently I found a character flat sheet at my favorite thrift store. It is Batman and Robin. My best bud, Susie and I refer to each other at Batman and Robin. So, of course I had to make totes for the both of us.  I also found a remnant that has an Egyptian flare. Not really my style, but interesting and the price was right.  So, this is the result of my bargain fabrics.

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