Table Runner Grocery Tote

Fold short sides together and cut in half.

Clean finish the two cut edges.

Lay out in "t" and top stitch as shown in red.




This is actually the back side of the table runner.  The person I am making it for is not so much a floral person.  I will add another pic of the inside of the bag.  I suppose it is actually reversible - the straps would just be on the inside. 

I did find a difference in the front and back.  The front has fused interfacing, the back had fusible interfacing but was not fused.  The front was crisp and smooth.  The back had a little extra fullness.  The back wrinkles/creases,  but that is ok - I am sure after it is used a couple of times it will be fine.  It will soften after a couple of washings also. 

Sew....  look thru your linens, you never know what treasures you have.  Or how about that table runner that you never use?  Ohh .... something else to look for at the thrift shop.   I will post the rest of the instructions in a few days -( I know you are not ready to start the project).  Enjoy

5 Pillowcases

 5 pillowcases completed  for a group donation to the "One Million Pillowcases" project.  Excuse the wrinkles and such, I have not done the final pressing.  I am going to wash the pillowcases and while they are damp I will press the decorative stitching flat. That will reduce some of the puckering.  (I did not want to use any interfacing).  I actually have one more completed, except for the stitching.  I am going to take these 6 on Wed to a quilt shop that is a drop site.  I will take pics and post for you to see ok?  More later

Books, Books and more Books

Check out a few of these books, I think you will enjoy!
99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim & Tie Your Tshirt
99 Ways to Deck Out Your Denim
Sew & Stow: 31 Fun Sewing Project
Pattern-Free Fashions & Accessories
Sew Stylish: Easy-Sew Ideas for
Pretty Little Purses & Pouches
Simple Gifts to Stitch : 30 Elegant
The Feisty Stitcher
Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Fabric
Bend the Rules Sewing: the Essential
One Yard Wonders
Seams to Me: 24 new reasons to love
Crafty Chica Guide to Artful Sewing

ok - I typed this list from my receipt from the public library - so the complete title may not be listed here.  Everyone of these books has great projects (I know - I need more "projects"). Literally - something for everyone.  Sew......... if you need a little inspiration just head to your local library! 

The Tutu Tree on the left, the shop on the right.  Below, two other views of the shop. 

Update to "the Bounty" and "the Suitcase" - the fabric is identified!!!

A great big thank you to Glenna Tull Hailey for identifying my fabrics!!  Thank you Glenna!


Hi Cathi-- Just took a look at your pics. Fun stuff! These fabrics are generally from the 30's - 50's. The 6 pointed stars are earlier, probably from the 30's maybe into the 40's. The small squares are definitely later, from the 50's possibly into the 60's. The eight pointed stars with the plaids look 50's to me and the one on the right may be feedsack. The double wedding rings have a wide variety and looks like some feedsack in those. This is not uncommon at all to find these together. People saved their fabric then, just like we do! I have fabric from the 80s, 90s, 2000s in my stash. Quilts are dated from the latest fabric they have in them. I sure hope this helps and if you have any more questions, please get in touch! Thanks so much--- Glenna