Sewing Room Friday, 8/18/23

 As mentioned yesterday, I have lost my motivation to sew lately. I'm hoping with the cooler weather, which hopefully will begin any day now, some of it will return.

While on the cruise, we celebrated Aaron's 45th birthday. Before we left, I made these coasters for his gift. It was a quick project and I'm really pleased with the results. Have you tried sewing with rope?

Charlotte and Gabe have an absolutely phenomenal piano teacher. When she requested a custom pencil pouch, I was happy to oblige (maybe I just need more requests--it's fun sewing with a purpose). I used the free tutorial by one of my favorite designers, Anna Graham of Noodlehead. I actually made it twice, because the first time the piano key fabric was too far down on the pouch and it just looked like black and white stripes. But Charlotte liked it--so I was happy to give that one to her.

The only other thing I've made recently is this zipper pouch with printed clear vinyl, jelly vinyl and an absolutely perfect orange striped zipper. I have ordered quite a bit of printed vinyl, as well as jelly vinyl, as well as zipper-by-the-yard. I need to get in gear and start using it up. We have an upcoming craft show at our church in December and I'd really like to have an inventory of cute pouches. And maybe some coasters. I figure if nothing sells, my family and friends know what they will be getting for Christmas.:)