Monday, 4 February 2013

And Back to the Sewing

Some days don't go to plan, but they still work out despite that. My car needed its tyres rebalancing today. That cut into the sewing plans. The school rang and asked me to get Helen just before lunchtime as she wasn't well. That cut into the sewing time. Domestic drudgery was required. That cut into the sewing time.

Yet, my day went remarkably well (other than the bit where my finger met the shiny new and very sharp rotary cutter blade - that bit didn't go well at all). And yet I sewed during the free time I did have and everything just seemed to work today. It was great!

I quilted some grey linen for front and back panels for a tote bag. I attached the epp lozenges I had made previously by machine appliquéing them. And I constructed the tote.


By the time I had to go get Emily from school I was done, which surprised me more than anything. It also pleased me to no end as it allowed me to take some photos before any and all decent light had disappeared.

The tote is made using Stof grey linen, scraps of aqua fabric, and lined with Aneela's Sew Stitchy aqua pins.


This was most definitely a good day.

Susan
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45 comments:

  1. Charlotte4 February 2013 at 16:44

    I'm glad it all worked out! It could have gone really ugly there :-)

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  2. 5 Ladybird Lane4 February 2013 at 16:45

    Loving your colours!! The rotary cutter accident doesn't sound good. Sarah

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  3. Marit4 February 2013 at 16:47

    Congrats on a great finish (this one's for keeps, right?)! Those pins on the lining fabric are so cute. Hope your finger heals well!

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  4. heart of charnwood4 February 2013 at 16:49

    Your new tote looks fab, love the colours, but you gotta watch those cutters, there tricky beggars and they'll jump up and cut you when yiu're not paying attention, ouch! At least you didn't bleed all over the tote ; )

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  5. Di4 February 2013 at 16:59

    Isn't it nice when a p,an comes together, despite events getting in the way. The bag is just lovely. Di x

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  6. Catherine4 February 2013 at 17:06

    It certainly was! Love your tote. Hope Helen is ok

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  7. Fiona @ Poppy Makes4 February 2013 at 17:06

    Your bag is beautiful :)

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  8. Archie The Wonder Dog4 February 2013 at 17:18

    Definitely a good day! I love the bag! Take care of that finger and a poorly Helen x

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  9. QuiltCandy4 February 2013 at 17:24

    What a gorgeous tote! I love the fabrics, and as you know I am always a big fan of EPP. Hope your finger heals quickly :-)

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  10. Annabella4 February 2013 at 17:29

    Will you be able to hold that bag with only 3 fingers?? It's vaaaaary nice. I have the wanties.

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  11. Pippa Parsons4 February 2013 at 17:42

    that bag is lovely, is it staying with you or being gifted??

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  12. www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com4 February 2013 at 17:50

    Good day for you. Too much birthday celebration for H? Lively tote bag.

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  13. Rachel4 February 2013 at 18:10

    Beautiful bag! Hope Helen feels better soon. Rx

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  14. Dianne Neale4 February 2013 at 18:25

    Oh I love those tiny pins!

    How's Helen by the way

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  15. Sarah4 February 2013 at 18:33

    Hooray for good days and terrific totes! Hope Helen is feeling chirpier now.

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  16. sew.darn.quilt4 February 2013 at 18:53

    Great tote, I really like this design, epp eh? Hmmm
    Bugger about the digits meeting metal though, hope it heals fast.
    My kids are on day 6 of no school here, between the cold days, snow days, weekend and now busted bus day, I'm about ready to go...dolally (have I got that right?)

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  17. cheeky monkey4 February 2013 at 19:07

    Fabulous color! I love the aqua and the paper piece looks great! AND you had sunshine! What a great day :)

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  18. Susan4 February 2013 at 19:10

    Yes! You sound so upbeat even though there were some 'hiccups' in your day- having that beautiful tote to show for it certainly helped! It's gorgeous! I hope the finger is on the mend!

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  19. Sarah4 February 2013 at 19:42

    Oh you're kidding me, you did all that today? Wow. Hats off to you, really fab bag. x

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  20. Chrissy4 February 2013 at 19:54

    Ouch, hope you didn't bleed on the fabric!! (I am worried about your finger as well, but as you managed sewing, I'm assuming it is still attached).

    Hope Helen feels better soon.

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  21. Cindy4 February 2013 at 20:02

    I'd say that was a good day! Gorgeous bag :)
    How's Helen?

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  22. Nikki4 February 2013 at 20:13

    well the poorly finger didn't hold you back, your bag is rather spendid indeed. i hope Helen and your poorly finger get better asap. Runs away trying not to think about rotary cutters meeting fingers bleurgh!

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  23. Quilting In The Cold4 February 2013 at 20:23

    Ouch!!! It could have been really messy. Lovely, lovely tote. Hope the finger and Helen are feeling better soon.

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  24. Katy Cameron4 February 2013 at 20:50

    Super efficient missus, blood injuries and all! The bag looks fab anyway :o)

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  25. Beth4 February 2013 at 21:14

    That's awesome if it is a good day despite the rotary cutter incident!

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  26. Kirsten4 February 2013 at 21:17

    This is really beautiful Susan - love how pretty the aqua is with the grey! Hope your finger is ok too!

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  27. Mrs Flying Blind...4 February 2013 at 22:06

    Wow, a tonne of potential crap AND a beautiful tote - great day indeed!

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  28. Shay4 February 2013 at 22:07

    Ouch! You didn't bleed on your project did you? How bad is the damage?

    LOVE that tote. It seems the sewing gods were smiling on you despite all the other crud that got thrown in your path.

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  29. Judith, Belfast4 February 2013 at 22:14

    I'm amazed you got a whole bag made with all those interruptions! I hope Helen feels better soon! Jxo

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  30. Rhonda the Rambler4 February 2013 at 23:25

    Psst! Thought you should know...those round shiny things are sharp!!M hehehee!!!!!!

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  31. Yon Quilting Wife4 February 2013 at 23:38

    What a bust day. I hope the bairn is ok. And ouch, had a run in once with the rotary cutter too, the day before I was due to give a talk on the safe use of cutters. D'oh ! Your bag is really pretty.

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  32. Marg5 February 2013 at 01:23

    Ouch, that must of hurt, hope you didn't bleed on the tote! Isn't it nice when things work out despite the universe doing its best to derail you. Beautiful tote, I love the lozenge shapes.

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  33. CitricSugar5 February 2013 at 01:35

    Very cute tote!

    I also like your lozenge layout. I've got a few kicking around but hadn't decided on what I was going to do wtih them yet. i might have to steal… :-)

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  34. thea5 February 2013 at 03:44

    love the bag. the interior fabric is great. glad your day worked out okay. Hope Helen is feeling better. and ouch!

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  35. Salley5 February 2013 at 07:02

    "Tote-ally divine. I recommend a sugar fix . . . . . in case the injury has exhausted you.
    Hope Helen didnt get Cat-Flu. Meeiow.
    She might need some sugar too. ie more cake ??

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  36. Sophie Belle Designs5 February 2013 at 09:03

    Well done Susan, the tote is fab.

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  37. Collette5 February 2013 at 10:09

    I love the bag and you did well considering!! I got zilch done yesterday despite having from 9 until 3 to do it all :(

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  38. Lynz5 February 2013 at 11:21

    Isn't it funny how some days stuff just works out? Your tote is beautiful, hugs and kisses!! *g*

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  39. Cindy Sharp5 February 2013 at 14:39

    Thanking God for a good day dispite the drudgery. Hope your girl feels better soon.

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  40. Leanne5 February 2013 at 15:02

    It is a lovely bag and the day sounds like it was busy but nice.

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  41. Isisjem5 February 2013 at 17:13

    Well you're definitely getting more done than me! bag looks fab!

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  42. Poppyprint6 February 2013 at 04:04

    What a beautiful tote! You appliqued those EPP pieces so perfectly, wow!

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  43. Indianna6 February 2013 at 10:36

    I hope Helen is happy about being described as domestic drudgery......or did I read it wrong.....lovely bag too!

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  44. Sew Create It - Jane6 February 2013 at 22:41

    Gorgeous bag with some very scummy fabrics.

    Hope your finger heals up soon...ouch! I did something similar about 3 weeks ago but with a sharp knife, cutting carrots, except I found my finger instead...it was a A&E job!

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  45. Nicky7 February 2013 at 00:07

    The less time I waste rethinking everything the more things I get done! Gorgeous - love that tote to bits Susan!

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