I didn't even understand the rules of football until I was in the high school marching band and actually watched games (mandatory). So even after living in Atlanta for 5 years, I'm still amazed with how big football is around here!
My friend Sara asked me to make her a Georgia Tech bag that "was Gerogia Tech-ish, but not screaming GA Tech. The lining can scream it though!". I'm using chauwall's Large Vinings Bag pattern, a Richloom fabric, and a Georgia Tech fabric.
This pattern makes a nice roomy bag with cute pleats on the outside of the bag that give it a tailored look.
I'm making an extra-long adjustable strap so Sara can wear it as a shoulder bag or a cross-body bag. I'm modifying the inside pockets too. I made this bag for myself a couple months ago and although there are tons of pockets, it's hard to stay organized because my things tend to fall out of them. It's the only annoyance I have with this bag.
Instead, I'm going to put in a single pocket on the lining and a key chain strap so Sara can hook her keys to it and they'll always be handy!
I have a couple other goodies I'm making to help her stay organized, but that'll have to wait for the final reveal post.
No farmer's wife blocks this week. Guess I'm not actually a farmer's wife... more like a steady girlfriend. Interested, but sometimes other things get in the way. I'll get back to it soon though!
There's also been a lot of baking going on around here. I love, love, love Starbuck's petite vanilla bean scones and I found this recipe and decided to try it last night. It was my first time making scones and I think they turned out pretty good!
Light, airy, and most importantly: tasty!
The recipe called for full-fat sour cream, but I used low fat and they still turned out wonderfullly!
This week's stats:
- Farmer's Wife Quilt-Along: 5 down... 106 to go.
- Baby G's Quilt
In the queue:
- Christmas Quilt
- Baby B's blankets
- Hope Valley quilt
- Sewing Room accessories: sewing machine cover, string catcher, clip boards,
quilt/design boards,embroidery kit - top secret bag design
Completed projects - 1
Currently in progress -1
No Progress- 2
In the Queue- 7
That would look so much better in red and black :)
ReplyDeleteOMG... if you love the Starbucks scones, you definitely need to try the Pioneer Woman's rendition:
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So. Freakin'. Good. I actually like them even better than the Starbucks ones. :)
Meredith! I finally found your blog. I love the GT bag! I got a sewing machine this week, but I have no idea how to use it. Ha!
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