Needle and thread anyone?

My mom is always (well, not always... but, you know?) on my case about sewing. When I was 15 or 16 I bought my own sewing machine. I taught myself to sew, but never used a pattern. Ever. So, if I can't sew it with out a pattern, I don't sew. I made altered pants, tons of purses, stuffed letters. Curtains, blankets, and the list goes on.

Anyways, I recently purchased a 'bag' because it was deeply discounted, totally cute, and I could give it as a gift. Tonight, I started twitching and pulled out my fabric (lord knows I have enough of it) and machine. This is what happen...

I know the pictures aren't very good, but you get the jest.









It's not very big- I needed to test it out before I used a bunch of fabric. It's perfect for a wallet, small camera, pens/pencils... it's cute! I love the button. On the next one I make, I think I'll add a pocket.

I'm getting excited. I might have to pull my fabric out of storage! I don't know if Alex will go for that considering our dinning table is in the living room, and our couch is in the dinning room. HA!

I recently purchased Donna Downey's "Inspiration Journal." My mother in law is doing me a favor, so I'm making this for her in return. I'm going to make one for my mom and Gramma as well. They will be for the "Stories In Hand" class I took online a month or two ago. I'll post pictures once I get it done.

I'm off to bed, my babies are teething (Emmelia and Parker) so sleep is something that is cherished... and begged for.