Cork Evening Bag

Starting with a bit of cork fabric and an amazing pattern, I had a great time making this little evening bag for my sister for Christmas.

Some lining fabric, zips, a bit of bag hardware and I was off on a fun sewing adventure.

 A little zippy pocket for hiding things in.....  I had purchased some zips from a Japanese stall at a craft exhibition which had gorgeous little zipper pulls on them, adding to the sense of luxury in this bag.

Spots for credit and public transport cards....   and, because the main zipper extends past the end of the bag, you can open it right up to see what's inside.

An inner pocket.....   perfect for lipstick and tissues. 

And then the bag outer.  I used a very, very dark navy, which seems to be a bit blown out by the flash.

Yes, I will make this bag again.  I already have more cork fabric and hardware sets, ready to go.


Pattern used:   Trio Pocket Purse by Pattern Poole (Monica Poole).  See here

A new year and a new decade

Well, 2020 has arrived and with it, for me, is a renewed sense of hope and optimism.  Towards the end of 2019, I lost my crafting mojo and life threw some pretty major curve-balls, as it is wont to do from time to time.

I relearned gratitude.  I also relearned acceptance of self and to let go of the small stuff.

Starting on the 1st of January, I joined in with some friends, on Facebook, where a daily declutter task (free) being run in conjunction with daily 'productivity' (paid for) mind re-set and how to be a better 'you' to achieve those goals we all dream about.  This has been very cathartic and rewarding.    It's so very nice to wake up in the mornings feeling good and positive about life.

I have some big plans for this year, like, finishing 9 Quilt UFOs by end of July, plus some other ideas swimming around in my head.

This week will see me join others for a day of completing Bushfire Charity quilts which a little local  group that I belong to was working on in December.  I cannot do much, but I do hope that little bit of work will provide some comfort and a huge hug to those who have lost everything in the dreadful fires that have been consuming Australia since September 2019. 

I wish everyone who visits this blog peace, harmony and joy in every day.  I am looking forward to sharing my new creative adventures with you.💕