Sew Busy

I've been busy making handbags the last couple of weeks. I need to downsize some of my fabric stash so I'll have room for more! It seems no matter what I make, I can't make a dent in what I've accumulated. I may have to start giving fabric away again so I can make a run to Mary Jo's in Gastonia to buy more.

My good friend Jo gave me a huge roll of a polyester type batting some time ago. It's a little too thick and stiff for quilts (I prefer thin cotton batting for quilts), but it's perfect for making handbags, placemats, wallhangings, and various other craft items. I have enough of this stuff to insulate my house with it!! I guess the handbags will suffice for now in helping to use this stuff up.

Here are the pics of the bags I made. I used a commercial pattern for the two bottom bags in the group picture and the other bags are my own design. The red crazy patch bag has a snap out cosmetic bag with pockets on the side. All have inside pockets. The rounded top bags have outside pockets on each side.