Distractions

I've had a lovely day yesterday, pottering about. No cooking as the house was still full of food, no degree work as I've finished my module so instead I decided to clear up my workroom... put all the books away and clear the decks ready for the start of the next module. But I got distracted when I discovered this book, bought half price a couple of weeks ago simply because I wanted to make the bag on the cover.

So that's what I did... made the bag on the cover! It was really easy and only took about 35 minutes (the fabrics were already cut out)... except for the rouleau loop which I spent nearly 45 minutes trying to turn through. In the end I gave up and made another one from a thinner fabric.

But I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. I added some spotted lining because I didn't fancy the raw seams inside... it was quicker to do that than neaten all the raw edges!

And it is perfect for storing another project I started yesterday...

My Marion Foale "Gina" jacket is on the needles!

Today I really should get back to tidying the workroom as I'm back to work tomorrow (class at Art Van Go if you fancy a day out stitching)... or maybe I'll find another distraction?