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  Even though my daughter may be lurking and reading this blog, I am going to share this knapsack/purse that I just finished making for her. front with zippered pocket and white ultrasuede pull back of purse It matches a larger tote that I made her, both Tula dots. I have more pics showing inside pocket and lining. inside lining pocket with elastic pinned before sewing together Looks grey in this pic, but actually black! So I will be putting this in the mail to her Tuesday! Be safe and be kind , Martha.

Wishing you a very happy new year and I had my first finish today! I am trying  to start the year out right! I used the same  pattern I used for my daughter's checkered purse by Noodlehead ,so far I have used two of her patterns and for a beginner bag maker they are gold star! The best! When my daughter said she needed a bag for book club , fireworks went off for me. My granddaughter is transferring to NIU (Northern Illinois Universary) from a local junior college. I think she might be in need of  a book bag with a much bigger campus. I am hoping she likes the color combination that I have picked out. Pictures to follow..... I put the blue seam   utensil in the pocket , so that you could tell that there is a pocket. Instead of using fabric for shoulder strap, I used webbing as I wanted it stronger. The inside has pockets and is a red Kaffe fabric! Got it all packed and just have to wait until post office opens tomorrow! All for now...

I sent my daughter one of the quilts that I have finished. I also sent a package to my grand daughter with the first purse I've ever made!  The pattern was Lexi Carryall by Laz y Girl Designs. I highly recommend it for first timers or beginning bag makers! I will be doing this pattern again! All for now, I'll check  back later, Martha.

I enjoyed the purse class I took today with my teacher Karen Martin (of Moosebay muses ) and the the four other ladies who participated! I have pics of the other students too... This is Roberta. This is Elly with our teacher ,Karen standing behind. Connie Murrey Gloria Mann behind sewing machine. Shop clerk ,Denise Muller observing. I did finish my purse and plan to give it as a gift to a friend. Chatter later, Martha.