Messenger Bag

After having so much fun sewing the project bag on Monday, I spent Tuesday sewing a simple messenger bag, following tutorials I found on the internet. This one uses fabric I got at G Street Fabric for this purpose a while ago -- home dec fabric for the outside and some red batik quilting cotton for the lining. It's about 10" wide by 13" high by 3" deep -- gussetted with a 3" gusset. The strap is just a smidge narrower than the gusset -- about 2.5". This one has no pockets, etc. It closes with velcro. Now that I know how to do it, I am already planning another one -- wider than it is tall, maybe 2" deep so that it will have a narrower strap, and with pockets. This one will be fine for travel, when I want to carry my camera, folding umbrella, knitting project, hat, etc. I found a tutorial for a zippered messenger bag that I think would be a good base for the second bag.

Quilted Project Bag

Mom sent me a link to a video on Crafty Gemini showing how to make a quilted wristlet bag. I had a "20% off entire purchase" coupon from Joann's, so I went over there & bought the materials to make the bag. I was in the mood for bright color, so I used an orange border print for the outside and coordinating bright pink for the lining. I learned a lot from making it. I'm happy with the result, even though I can point out every little imperfection in it. It's useful, too -- I've got my current knitting project in it. It was a productive afternoon.

Summer of Socks #2

I've finished & blocked my second pair of SOS socks. Now off to knit some more . . . but what?