Monday, May 11, 2009

New Bag

I had a wonderful relaxing Mother's Day. I talked to my youngest daughter for a while on the phone. Soon she'll be living only a few blocks from me...I'm looking forward to her being close to home again. My oldest daughter made me a fantastic dinner of halibut, roasted potatoes and snow peas. It was nice to sit back and let her do the cooking.

I made another bag to carry my stitching. I was looking for a bag with a zipper, this was the right size and I was amazed at how simple the zipper went in.

Inside view showing the zipper. The Little Red Bag pattern came from the Down Under Quilts Magazine, you'll see Lurline's featured in the magazine as well.
My whirligig quilt came back from the machine quilters and I finished sewing the binding. Lauren did a loopy loop pattern all over the quilt, I love how it turned out. I'm really loving this quilt for summer, it's fresh and cheerful.


Quilts, like friends are different, colourful, fun, warm and comforting.......And you can never acquire enough of either.

30 comments:

QuiltNut Creations said...

love your bag. and your whirligig quilt is fantastic.

dotti white said...

Your whirligig is just beautiful! It sounds like you had a wonderful Mother's Day--Yeah, for you!

Yvonne said...

Your Mother's Day sounds like it was wonderful. I love the bag and the quilt....very nice projects. :)

Karen from Sew Many Ways... said...

Wow, I love this bag and the whirligig quilt is the best. The fabric is great up against the crisp white. You're right..it is a great quilt for summer.
~Karen~

Debbie said...

the whirligig quilt is the cutest! I love that one. Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Sherri said...

I just love your whirlygig quilt! It definitely says "summer!"

Shirley said...

I love your bag Wendy. Glad you had a nice Mother's Day.

Deb said...

Wendy I love your whirlygig quilt. Its beautiful.

Stina Blomgren said...

Oh..the quilt is so lovely... loved how it turned out... think I need to get a go for this one soon!!! ;o)

Unknown said...

The bag is great. I always tend to shy away from zippers, but then when I get down to them I remember they aren't that difficult after all. Love the quilt too!

Anonymous said...

Oh Wendy....fantastic show and share today!! That whirligig quilt is just so darned pretty. I like the way that zipper is tucked inside that tote...doesn't look easy!! Enjoy your day.

em's scrapbag said...

Great bag! Love the quilt!

Vicki W said...

I love the whirligig quilt!

Beth said...

I love your whirlygig pattern quilt - the colours and loopy quilting are so fun! Super purse too :) thanks for sharing!

Lynn said...

Love the bag. I was just looking at your earlier post about your whirlygiggle last night - I'm thinking about doing one of all color. I love how yours turned out! The border and the binding look fantastic

julieQ said...

I love the pink and red together...lovely! The quilting adds so much.

Candace said...

Great bag and quilt, Wendy! I'm really a fan of quilts with lots of ligyht solids to show off the other blocks! Your mother's day dinner is one I cook frequently - yum!
Cheers!

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Cute bag Wendy, and I love your quilt. Glad you had a nice Mothers Day. The meal sounded wonderful.

Kaaren said...

Great projects, Wendy. Love the fabrics in the quilt, especially against the white...so fresh and summery.

Judy said...

Looks fabulous...love the quilt!

Abby and Stephanie said...

Great bag but I'm especially fond of the whirlygig quilt. I love these blocks.

Cheryl said...

Sounds like your Mother's Day was perfect. How nice it will be to have your daughter close by! Great Whirligig quilt and I do love that bag.

Amanda Jean said...

what a gorgeous whirlygiggle quilt!

Fil de vint said...

It's beautiful. I love how you have been.
mireia.

Kathy said...

I love the quilt. I have a small wallhanging made from a similar pattern. Your quilt would be great for Valentine's Day as well. Thanks for sharing...Kathy

Quilts And Pieces said...

Oh this turned out just sooo cute!

Lisa said...

i LOVE your whirly gig quilt...the colors are awesome! I will be starting one next week for my nephew ... hope it turns out as nice as yours! have a great weekend

Carole said...

Nice bag! I just love that quilt! Now that I have the pattern, I just need the fabric! Cheers!

Karen said...

Gorgeous quilt! I LOVE red.
I was just reading about your trip to Portugal, also. How fun! Thanks for sharing all your beautiful pictures.

Christine said...

I LOVE your whilygig quilt. The loopy quilting is fantastic.