Gathered clutch from Noodleheads

Just a quickie to post my project from today - the gathered clutch from Noodleheads - cute, easy and a little different than a regular zip pouch.
I have to admit I wasn't planning on making it until I saw my friend Ruby's (Zaaberry) - I always love her fabric combinations and modifications. Once I saw hers, I knew I had to try one.
I can't believe I found this fabric at Joann's. Moreover, I can't believe I found the fabric, coordinating fabric and matching ribbon with an 8 month old and 3 year old in tow!
Speaking of modifications, I skipped all interior pockets (remember the little ones mentioned above? not a lot of time to sew here) and used ribbon for the front band - I'm a sucker for grosgrain ribbon!
Is it horrible that this started out as a gift but I'm keeping it? hee hee

Summer scarves from "Made"

After a looong hiatus, I'm starting to post again.

What a better way to get back into this than to share my versions of Dana's summer scarf?

As usual, I endeavored to make something unique for "the moms" in our family (my mom, and my husband's grandmother, mother and sister). I found Dana's scarf tutorial in her "Celebrating Mom" series.

Apart from my serger acting up (why won't it roll an edge!?), I loved this project as it was different, quick and fun to choose fabrics and prints with each woman in mind.

A special thanks to Dana for sharing this and many lovely ideas!

Humbled

Oh, my gosh! After BabyE woke up early from her nap today, we got in the car and decided to check out the finished projects at Valley Fabrics (remember my little bag I made for the challenge?). They were AMAZING! I was so humbled by the talent surrounding my meek little bag. There is such creativity and whimsy in this world!