A Hand Sanitiser Holder

Over the weekend, I came across a sewing pattern on YouTube to make a 

very useful hand sanitiser holder to attach to the inside or outside 

of a handbag, rucksack or belt.

I had some material leftover from the bag I made HERE, 

so thought I'd have a go at making the holder.

The pattern is Diane's design from Spencer Ogg

and can be found - HERE

Her YouTube instructions are easy to follow and the pattern can be 

adjusted to a larger or smaller size to hold glasses or lip balm.

I then realised I had enough material to make a matching face mask.

I'm sure I'll be making a few more of these which would make great gifts for
friends and family. They are also a great way of using up any leftover pieces
or scraps of material.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Janice x

A Vivien Project Bag

Today, I am sharing a Vivien Project Bag, which is one of the projects
 available to make on the online sewing course with Claire
at Beautiful Things Craft and Sewing Classes

This is a lovely drawstring, quilted bag designed for keeping knitting or 

crocheting projects in. When you pull on the drawstring, you can use

 the handles to carry the bag around.

It also has a very useful large zipped compartment inside,
which can be used as a divider to separate different projects.

It could easily be used as a wash bag too.

This is the second project I have made in the Silver Course, the first one,
a Travel Mug Bag can be found HERE

The outer fabric is a Rose and Hubble design - Tropical Lily on Black
which I purchased online from Fabric Love along with the green
cotton lining fabric.
The red cord is from The CheapShop in Tiptree, Essex

Claire's step by step video tutorials are really easy to follow, along

 with her written instructions.

In each group, there are six projects to make, as and when you want to.

I still have one more to make from the Bronze group, which is an envelope
backed and zipper tabbed cushion, but as we didn't receive the instructions until
recently, I thought I would make this bag.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.
Janice x

A Quilted Box

During ‘lockdown’ I have been keeping myself busy with my card-making

and sewing, finding different projects to make.

Last week, I made two quilted boxes and a little shopping bag for

three of my great nieces. I had them already wrapped and was about to package 

them for posting, when they surprised me with a kerb-side visit for my birthday, 

so I was pleased to be able to see them open them.

I made this one for five year old Sophie. I love this ladybird material which I
purchased online from Fabric Love They have a fabulous selection of fabrics available
and provide a great delivery service.

I really enjoy making these quilted boxes, which I learnt to make by

Claire at Beautiful Things, on her Beginners Sewing class.

I will share the other two makes soon.

Thank you for visiting my blog today.

Janice x