Getting Organized - Again!

Now that the holidays are over it is once again time to reorganize my sewing space. Everything is helter skelter - Christmas fabric everywhere!! I believe I will pack that up and put away until at least July or August when I will once again start thinking about making Christmas gifts and bags. I found a really neat pattern online for making gift bags ~ ~ I've made only the one bag and it was so easy I will definitely make more! This one measures approximately 4"x8"x2" and is fully lined. They can be made smaller or larger!

This will be another busy week! Wednesday I will be sewing with my QA group - we will meet at Koleen's this time and work on our challenges ~ September Sun ~ Koleen and Sherry have finished theirs and Sue and I are slackers!! I may just work on a WIP instead. I really enjoy getting together in small groups with my quilting buddies!!

On Friday, another of my sewing groups will be meeting at Kay's ~ she just recently went back to work after a 15 month sabbatical (translation:laid off) and as this is a "shut down" day, she has the day off! Last Friday we met at another member's home - another great sewing day! This was our first meeting since before the holidays so it was so nice seeing everyone!! As always, lots of food and lots of conversation and lots of fun!! I just love this group!!


I have already chosen the fabrics for my next "Cut That Out" bag - now that I understand the directions, I will make several for gifts and a few more for me!! I also like to make "accessories" for my purses ~ here is a photo of those that I made to match my first bag! I made a checkbook cover, zippered pouch and cosmetic bag.

Time to get this posted and get on with my day! Happy Sewing!