Too busy to blog???

Oh so busy with lots of different  projects going on.

I have finally mastered the basics of knitting, I have two projects almost complete and can't wait to show you. Yes, I said two, can I ever just do one thing at a time.

Can you say Adult ADD!

I have several purses made and ready for purchase, this one has been very popular, it is a Black and Grey Animal print with smokey Swarvorski Crystals.

Too bad the crystals don't  photograph well, they really make this bag.

This bag retails for $50

I also have many headbands, ranging in color and bling, these headbands have been very popular and are so easy to wear.

These are just a few colors and options for the headbands. I have over 50 colors and styles to choose from.

They retail for $12.50 a piece or two for $20.

I will let you in on a little secret, if you spray the area with hairspray before applying, the headband will stay in place all day.

If you are looking for a certain color or style you can e-mail me at Fran@sewbella.net

Knocking out the projects, one by one!

I have really been trying to get all my projects done so I can of course start new ones.

I finally got Kristin's quilt done, this was supposed to be a Christmas presents but turned out to be more like a Valentine's gift.

I figured since it was taking me so long to get it done, I would surprise her with a wonderful Minkee backing.

Here is a view of the front of the quilt.

Here you can see the quilting design and the wonderful Minkee.

Here is a shot of the front with a piece of the back flapped over.



Kristin with her new quilt, she wasn't thrilled that I made her pose in the yarn shop.

I also mentioned  in my previous post that I was making some fun pillows to match my new bed quilt. I have two out of the three made and when I get the 3rd made I will post them along with my new bed quilt.

I have been busy learning a new knitting pattern, I won't say how many time I had to run to the knit store for help, but let just say after many attempts I finally got the rhythm of this pattern and I am half way through my daughters scarf.

Hopefully I will be showing you my other projects in a day or two.

This and That.

Just finished this custom purse, the customer requested I add my ribbon flowers to the front of the bag. Wasn't sure how it would look, but I have to say I really like it.

Loving all the added bling!

So after church I plan on playing with a new foot for my machine.

I know it looks intimidating, but it is a foot to make ruffles and pleats.

Not only is it fast and easy, it will even sew your ruffle to the fabric as it is making the ruffle. Life is good, right!

As soon as I finished playing, I will post some pictures.





Where were these great Diaper Bags when I was having kids?

When I had my kids Diaper Bags were generic, most were made of some plastic type of material and just plain boring.

I just loved making this great custom Diaper Bag with matching Diaper Wipe Holder.

Don't you  love the Pink and Brown combo? Just a soft touch of sparkle with the Pink Swarovski Crystals.

The matching Diaper Wipe Holder is just too cute.

I swear I am going to make one to use as a clutch for an evening out.

The fabric everyone fell in love with!

I just recently finished a book bag that was supposed to be a birthday gift for a friend.  So her birthday was several months ago, it's the thought that counts....right?

I let her picked out her fabric and make some custom pockets choices for her phone and Nook.

As I started making her bag, my daughter Amanda said Mom I really like that fabric, can you make me one just like it!
Then last week my husbands Aunt and Uncle, who were visiting from out of town, came for dinner. His Aunt always wants to see my lastest project and  when she saw the fabric  she said she wanted something made out of it. If that wasn't enough, yesterday morning I  was outside Scotch Garding the finished bag when my husband came out and said, Wow, I really like that fabric.

Okay, I get it, everyone really likes this fabric.
So I got online this morning to see if I could still purchase this fabric and yes I can!

It is called 13 Going on Thirty and it is by Maywood Studio's.

I wish I had a closer shot of the fabric, my son took this picture for me.

The outer handle and inside of the bag is the darker Purple with White polka dots. What you can't see in this picture is the beautiful Swarovski Crystals that I have used to bling out the front flap of this book bag.

My bed quilt.

Several months ago I finished a quilt for my bed, well kinda finished it.

It just needed the binding. ( like several quilts in my house)

So last night I started sewing the binding on. As I sewed I fell in love with the fabric all over again. Today I am going to make some pillow cases, pillow shams and maybe some throw pillows too!

Now my husband is a hard working, get down and dirty type of macho man, the last quilt I made for our bed made with him in mind. They were darker colors and not very feminine at all.

This quilt ladies....... is all about me!

It is a very simple quilt made with a layer cake and a couple of borders, the fabric is Martinique by Moda. The colors are just soft and yummy.

When I get it finished I will post some pictures.

So my question to you is......... Is you quilt on your bed designed with your husband in mind, or is it all you??????



Do you have UFO's

So last year I started the New Year off saying that I was going to shop from my own stash, which meant use up some of the many yards of fabric I have been hoarding. I have to say, I really did use a lot of it.

This year I decided I was going to finish the many ( not ready to admit just how many.) UFO's. For those of you who do not know what a UFO is, it means Unfinished Objects, projects sound better but doesn't have the same effect. UFP???

Anyway as I started to pull out my UFO's I realized I had a lot more than what I remembered. Did I mention a lot more????

My plans are to post them as I finish them.

I hope I can encourage you to do the same, and please send me a picture of your finished UFO's and I will be more than happy to post them to my blog.

Happy Sewing.