A bag for Laura

Pattern: #1172 "Scrap Bag Cuties" from Whistlepig Creek Productions
Straps from Cindy's Button Company (32")

Fabric and pattern was my sister-in law Laura's selection. I was not too exited in the beginning, but I like the final result, it is very much her style! Like a cup-cake with frosting. Pattern and fabric was purchased from Sew & Sew Quilts and Fabrics in Stanley, Wisconsin. Here is one of the front porch decorations, cute!

While shooting pictures of this bag, my cat Harry showed up and wanted attention.

Cat close-up

Denali handbag

When I travel, I buy fabric instead of all the junk you can get as souvenirs. These fabrics where purchased last summer in Denali, Alaska, USA. For the inside of the bag I used a lighter scrap fabric, which makes it easier to find smaller items inside. The bag is washable.

This bag is my contribution in a sew-along, hosted by "Epla", the magazine "Dilla på håndlaget" and the shop "Stoff & Stil". Pattern is here (norwegian). The bag must be finished by March 26, you have still time to enter!

Linking up to Serena at Sew Giving

Weekend bag

I am happy to show you my latest finish, a week-end bag. I saw it first at Dollan Design blog, and I started planning it right away. The pattern is from Quiltemagasinet no 3 2012. The pattern is made by Julie Kvamme.
I used some cheap loading straps from the hardware store and wrapped them in fabric for handles. Heavy duty and cheap! (Wash and make sure the straps don't bleed color before using).

It was a little hard to cut and fit the zipper section and the sides of the bags, the instructions were not very detailed here. But I am very happy with the result!

Girly Make-Up Pouch

Inspired by Meretes Atelier facebook picture I have made a small make-up pouch. It will be a gift for a teenage girl.

I have also finished some more Oh my Stars! blocks:

Thanks for stopping by!

Veggie Market Bag

Pattern : Farmer's Market Bag by Virginia Robertson
I hope the bag will grow into something prettier one day.  Do you like my nail polish better?

Maybe not.
Now I can start a new project! Have a great weekend.

Inspiration

Handbags to inspire a quilter; by Vera Bradley. Check them out!

A gift from my husband, we have been married for 17 years.

Cats and quilts

What is it with cats and quilts? I see the close relationship in my cats and also in pictures taken by other bloggers.
This last week I understood that this is ancient history. I spent a few days in London with my family, and at The British Museum there where mummies of cats from 50 BC. Notice that this cat is wrapped in fabric in a log cabin pattern!


The larger museums are free in London, and highly recommended!

We also visited Busckingham Palace. In the closeby parks the easter lillies, crocuses and snowdrops was just starting. My best shopping experience was Harrods and Marks & Spencer on Oxford Street. We also went to a show; Thriller live, which was good, and also enjoyable for my 11 year old son. We stayed at the Corus Hotel Hyde Park, which was nice but it does not live up to the pictures.





Like last time in London , I was amazed by some creative heart handbags, signed by Marc Jacobs.

A Good-sized Shopping Bag

My first christmas present is done; a good-sized shopping bag for my sister.

The bag is based on a pattern from "Tre Damer", TDB-128.

Trip to London

I recently had a trip to London, participating in a Learning Tree management class. I extended the trip a few days to use for myself. A must was to visit Harrod's Department Store to get christmas ornaments. In the beauty department, a knitted dress was displayed. It was made by a student at an art college in London. Amazing!

In the basement of the store the following couch was on displayed. How do you come up with the idea of making this one?

In a different store in the neighbourhood I found the following teddy bear. A design that could be easliy adapted here in Norway!

Finally, in these environmental times, the following bag was a magnificent idea - made of woven plastic scraps!

Walleborg bags

I recently participated in a class thaugt by the Norwegian designer Andre Rustad Wallenborg, where we made a makup-bag and a small handbag.

It took me some time to finish them, but I am now very pleased with the result. They will probably end up as christmas presents.

The class was arranged by the quilting group in Kongsberg; Sølvtråden Lappelag, where I am now a member.

Thank you for a good learning experience!

Quilted Handbags

The pictured bags are made from a pattern by "Tre Damer" (TDM-143 and TmT), and they are about 25x30 cm in size. The bag on the left is made after additional instructions and inspiration from Eva S.J. and Sissel at Kongsberg Sysenter. The fabrics I picked up from Elly's Shared Sheep in Chetek,WI. I use this bag very often.
The second bag is a birthday present for my mom that I just finished. The fabric is from Kongsberg Sysenter. Rather bright in color! What do you think?