Spring is coming!

I decided to spend a little time out with my camera on this beautiful April day. The bees are staying busy carrying pollen and buzzing about. I also noticed our dogwood tree is a little behind the others this year, but it is beginning to bloom and I look forward to seeing the pink and white blossoms!

What a true JOY it is to attempt to capture God's marvelous and beautiful creation. Let all that hath breath praise His name!

Finished!

Ok, I just finished my little project :) A bag for my Granny to keep her current embroidery projects in.

 It ended up being about 5" wide, 10.5" tall, and 17.5" long.

 I made the strap optional (and it pivots really well).

And a little "flower" for decoration :)

Stitch Witchery

Ok, so I'm sure some of you are thinking, "What in the world is stitch witchery???". Well, I had no idea what it was until today, but I am really liking it already. First, I guess I should let you all know what I'm up to. I am working on a small sewing project for my Granny (her 81st birthday is coming up this month). She really enjoys embroidery/cross stitching and I am making a rectangular bag for her to keep her current projects in. I found a store in Winston-Salem (Hancock Fabrics) ... AMAZING, :P. I found some really great fabric, Fusi-Boo batting (I had never heard of this before either ... it too is great!), and stitch witchery.

Stitch witchery is a web of thread that comes in little rolls of different widths. I believe mine is a 1/2" wide roll. You can fold in two edges of fabric and place the stitch witchery in between. Then, all you have to do is place a damp cloth and top and hold the iron on it for 10-20 seconds. It makes a pretty good bond that you have to tug on pretty hard to pull apart. I wouldn't leave it at just that, but it really does help hold in stubborn edges until you can place a top stitch across it.

Here are a few "in the process" pictures :) I'll post a final once I finish up. The strap is all that is left.

 ^First place the Fusi-Boo between the two pieces of fabric

 ^Then turn in the rough edges and place stitch witchery in between. Hold the iron it it (dampened first) for 10 seconds.

 ^ I reinforced the top of the pocket (the part that will not be attached) so that it will have a stronger hold.

 ^I then top stitched the pocket onto the lining of the side panel.

^This is the finished product of the panel lining.

For now, God Bless!

PS. I got a new camera, from my wonderful fiance! It is the Canon EOS Rebel T2i ... He got me the body, two lenses, a very nice backpack style case, 16 GB class 10 SDHC card, UV filter, and it was all given with love :) I really can't wait to take some pictures and do a little post-developing in lightroom.