POST TWELVE - THE PROJECT

so, here it is. my completed project from One-Yard Wonders (see post ten).
it is the folklore bag, and i am really liking it!

it's a bit bigger than my previous bag,

but not huge. it has a perfect size pocket inside and magnetic closure which i really like.

if you are interested in making a new bag for yourself (or someone else) i would definately suggest it!

i am still debating which One-Yard Wonders project to try next...

POST ELEVEN - GOOD RECIPES

i have to admit, i love checking out recipes. there is just something fun about trying new recipes, especially when it goes well! if you have done much looking, you know that there are a gazillion sources for recipes. i'm sure you are familiar with at least some of these, but i thought i would just share a couple websites that i really like. here are a few sites i have used and like...

http://allrecipes.com/
http://www.marthastewart.com/everyday-food
http://www.melskitchencafe.com/

here are a few sites i have checked out, but havent tried any recipes from yet...

http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/
http://www.fixmeasnack.com/
http://kitchensimplicity.com/

i would love to hear about any sites you really like for recipes!

POST TEN - FOR SEWING...

well, i realize we have been absent for a while (a month to be precise) so hello to anyone who may still be out there! i have been doing a bit of crafting in my time away and i have to say that i am really enjoying sewing, who knew?! to be honest, i think a lot of it has to do with the very user friendly sewing machine we have.

so, i have been inspired as of late to try more sewing projects. i picked up a book called One-Yard Wonders. i will say that i have completed one project (which i will show you in an upcoming post) and that overall the book is pretty easy to use. the patterns are included and the book has a glossary and a "sewing fundamentals" section which i found helpful. there are some fun ideas for projects, and i'm excited to start on my next one!

one tip would be to check out this website http://www.storey.com/book_detail.php?isbn=9781603424493&cat=Crafts&p=0 it is the publishers site, and on the right hand side of the main page there is heading titled "corrections". i found this very helpful especially as i discovered a change that needed to be made in the pattern (thankfully) prior to completing my project.

i don't know how much appeal this book would have for the experienced sewer, but as a beginner i found it very helpful, and with a little research was able to follow the instructions pretty easily.

if you are interested you can check it out on amazon here...

http://www.amazon.com/One-Yard-Wonders-Sewing-Fabric-Projects/dp/1603424490/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1273193313&sr=8-1

happy sewing!