Sunday

Hello there!  Hope you are all enjoying your Sunday :)  I know I am!  I went for a run this morning with my cousins.  It was at a place nearby called Breakheart Reservation.  There is a paved trail that makes a 3 mile loop though the woods - it was really beautiful!

I got sucked into watching the Glee episodes I had taped, but then I got motivated to start to work on my Mail Sack - just a few more steps and this will be done!  I'm hoping to work on it during the week so I can wrap it up quickly :)

I had to order this cute little cross stitch pattern.  I went through my basket where I keep my embroidery supplies and found this vintage cross stitch fabric, I'm going to make it up using this!  I'm going to have to make a stop at the craft store to get my thread and then I'm getting right to this :)

Swapped!

I did a swap recently with Kelly from CrescentRoad on flickr. I sent her a Catherine Holm pan and she sent me this fabulous Golden Tulip bowl :) My collection of gold leaf Pyrex is growing, I just love them!

I also bought these adorable magnets from erinink on etsy. Along with the magnets, I got a set of notecards and they are all so cute! I'm going to end up buying every magnet she comes out with.

Flickr Favorites :: 15

1. dots!, 2. Maddie tank top, 3. backpack girl pincushion , 4. George the Elephant, 5. Turquoise Perfection, 6. all laid out, 7. Blue Small Satchel, 8. Sweet Peep Handmade Yarn Wreath, 9. Trio of vintage owls

Going Green

Over the weekend I had a sudden burst of inspiration to make a grocery bag.  I used this tutorial here, but I obviously modified it to only use one piece of fabric for the exterior.  I highly recommend this tutorial and I will definitely use it again.  The fabric is a piece of canvas that I have had for years - now I want to find more and make a whole set!  It's by Jessica Jones of How About Orange, from her very first line.  I lined it with 2 plain white cotton dishtowels I had bought at Target on clearance.  I also put a pocket on the inside, for coupons, keys, etc.  I used my bag this week and I'm happy to report it fit a bunch of groceries with no trouble!  I'm planning on whipping up a mini version for small purchases and if I can find more of this fabric, I will definitely buy it and make more larger versions as well :)

Free Time

I found myself with a little free time this week, so I spent it doing my favorite things :)  First up, I stopped off at Saver's on a day that I was able to go into work late.  I found my first piece of Catherine Holm bakeware!  I love the avocado color :)

Then yesterday I took the day off and sewed up this little set as a gift for a good friend :)  The wallet pattern is from keykalou and I used this tutorial for the wrist strap on the wristlet.  I highly recommend following this method - it came out so nice and neat!  I can't wait to give it to her!

I also got myself a little present this week - these cute little earrings from Pink Lemonade - they were on thriftyseeker.com at 50% off with free shipping - how could I resist?? 

Flickr Favorites :: 14

1. zippered clutch, 2. inset zipper pouch, 3. Pyrex Shelf, 4. Untitled, 5. Sew Spoiled Ladybug Mini Purse, 6. JAJ June Rose, 7. Sew Spoiled Ladybug shoulder Bag, 8. patchwork coasters, 9. Sweet and round coin purse

Loafin'

Last week I made a great score!  I have been wanting this Butterfly Gold loaf pan for ages - I already have the Spring Blossom one.  So, on a quick trip to Savers, I spotted it.  I ran over and grabbed it!  It's in perfect condition - can't wait to use it!