Another project finished!

I promised myself that before I could start any new projects I had to finish 2 UFO's. Well today I finished 3 things - although I'm not sure if they really count as 1 UFO! Months ago I started to make myself new bags for work. I wanted a small handbag and tote bag, so I cut out the upholstery fabric I had chosen, layered it with cotton wadding and lining fabric and off I went. I ran into a number of problems, primarily related to the fact that this made the fabric I was working with fairly thick and sewing over seams was very difficult with my modern sewing machine - obviously not designed for utilitarian objects or fabric. Anyway after a little searching I managed to pick up a second hand refurbished machine which is much more solid and sailed through my project with no problem - at least it did once I put in a needle that wasn't blunt!! My fault entirely I hasten to add.

And here's a picture of the new workhorse!! The only problem is that it weighs an absolute ton and I struggle to pick it up and put it on the table.

And here is the completed tote bag, handbag and I added a matching little zip purse (or does that count as a new project - hope not!!)

And although I could now start a new project, having finished my January CQJP square and the bags I've decided I'm going to finish the pony next. I have a new doll whizzing around in my head that I really want to get started on but I know that once I start it I won't get anything else done as dolls tend to take up my entire attention and I do nothing else until it's finished!! As a teaser it's steampunk based....

Until next time, keep calm and carry on creating!!