Usually I am distracted by things on the web. Links on blogs that send me off journeying deep into other peoples worlds. I love blogs. But this past week I have been distracted by tidying, sorting and spring cleaning. My sewing corner in particular was a disaster. I had to make some tote bags for a summer fair and realised that things had become more than a little disorganised. I had previously found these glass jars at Ikea for 99 pence and they were perfect for my plans. So calm has returned and I'm really inspired to get some serious sewing done.
I made these lavender bags for a school fundraiser. They were really simple to make and a great way to use up fabric from my scrap bag. I've been asked to make more, which is great, but my scrap bag is very depleted so I have to contemplate cutting into new fabric to make them which is a little hard to reconcile with a project originally designed to use up scraps. I do however like the idea of using a firmer stuffing and turning some of them into pin cushions. I do love a good pincushion - something beautiful and useful rolled into one.
