Mini Vintage Carousel Quilt

I have become quite the mini quilt person! I love how they are the perfect project for learning and trying out new techniques. 

I do love this Mini Vintage Carousel quilt pattern...even though it was all y-seams...eek!

I did try organic wavy line quilting and love it! It might be my new favorite way to quilt my projects on my home machine!

Fabric is by Camelot Cottons. Love the lemons! This was my first time seeing lemon fabric...it is so happy!

Linking up to 2016 Finish-A-Long Quarter 2. Original post here. Project #10.

Project Sweetwater Part 2: Sewing Bag

I also finished the sewing bag project. I super love the handmade "sew" zipper pull too. I used Annie's Soft and Stable interfacing so the bag feels so nice and the quilting really stands out.

Linking up to 2016 Finish-A-Long Quarter 2. Original post here. 

Project Sweetwater

I really LOVE the Project Sweetwater boxes! The projects are super cute and fun to sew. I actually finished these projects a few months ago ... I'm more punctual with Instagram ;)

When I saw the Sewing Bin project...I knew I needed this box!  I love how it stores my favorite sewing tools right on my desk.

Check out the fabulous iron-on transfers!

I still have more projects to finish and lots of fabric....just never enough time :)

Linking up to 2016 Finish-A-Long Quarter 2. Original post here. 

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Airport Sling

I've decided that I enjoy making bags! The Airport sling is the most advanced pattern I've sewn so far, but I LOVE it! It has all the features I love: zippered top, cross body strap, pockets, zippers, and a metal turn lock :).

This was the first time I've sewn with Michael Miller canvas (from Sarah Jane's line Sommer) and it is fabulous! I lined each piece (except straps) with Pellon Shape-flex and it is the perfect weight and texture. Another first with this bag is the metal turn lock on the front pocket. It was a bit tricky with the tiny screws, but totally worth it. Of course, I had to add extra top-stitching in a contrasting color :).

Back side of bag. Just wait until you see what is inside the zippered pocket...totally love!

No need for a wallet with the credit card pockets, cash pocket, and pen holder! I love how I can just grab a few things and I'm off.

Janelle of Emmaline Bags, pattern author, has a great tutorial on her blog for adding a zipper to the top of your bag. I love zippered tops as I don't want to anything to fall out...especially my iPhone :). 

This is definitely my Go-to Bag and I love it. I'm quite sure I will make another...just after I finish my huge "Must Make" list :)

Book: On the Go Bags 

Pattern: Airport Sling

Fabric: Sarah Jane: Sommer by Michael Miller fabrics (canvas weight)

Yay! I also finished a project  #13 (Airport Sling) for my Q2 goals for Finish Along. 

Have a great day!!!

Melanie 

Finish A Long Q2

I have some big plans for Quarter 2 Finish-A-Long sewing :) ! I'm hoping to make quite a few bags as I always seem to need more bags in the summer (park, pool, lake, trips), more clothing, and of course quilts.

Projects (not all pictured):

1. Minecrafts x 3 (can't just pick one favorite kid :) )

2. Quilty Fun Quilt

3. Project Sweetwater projects (Sewing basket, bag, mini, cups, and what ever else is coming in my mystery box)

4. Plum Pudding Quilt in purples!!!!

5. Geranium dress with Mickey Fabric

6. Caravan tote

7. Poolside tote

8. Amelia dress

9. Cargo dufle

10. Mini Carousel Quilt

11. Mickey shirt (Zipper tee by See Kate Sew)

12. Mickey backpack

13. On the Go Bags: Airport Sling

14.  On the Go Bags: Sporty Strap Bag

15. Bonnie & Camille Sampler

16. Pocket Tank 

17. Plus the mini quilts from my mystery mini quilt club with Westwood Acres

18. Red White Blue pillow

19. Pouches with a view (strawberry shortcake, mickey/minnie, my little pony)

I think that will keep me busy...plus I'm sure more will be started too :)