Fun Sewing and Mailed Off Items

What is Happening...

I have been busy doing all kinds of sewing. It has been nice to just sew whatever I want. We finally had rain yesterday for the first time in forever. It was such a downpour. The girls and I went outside and stood in it for a few minutes. Chomper did not like it at all, LOL! Today I needed to go and get a fasting blood work done but I did not get to the doctor's office until 11:00. Oh I was so hungry. I took myself out to lunch after that. LOL!

What I Accomplished...

I used a pattern that I won from Gingercake, Notebook Slipcover 2. It is a good pattern. Mine is a little loose but I will get better at it.

I used a tutorial from Sew We Quilt for Laura's ruffled draw string bags. It was an easy project.

 I was finally able to get a few things finished and mailed off.

I mailed off my sack and first two gifts to my partner Andee for the Santa Sack Swap2. I will not be posting any pictures of her gifts until after Christmas. 



I mailed off my September flowers for The Inchy Hexagon Flower Swap.

I also mailed off my block for Block Swap Adventure. My partner asked for Card Trick block. I have never made one. Other than one of my purples not ironing right it turned out great. I liked making that block.

Sewing Thought...

Do you use starch on your blocks? After making the above block I was wishing I had some. The purple with the little roses on it would not iron flat. I thought that maybe that the starch would help. If you do use starch what kind do you use? I have heard the Best Press is good.

Sewing Goals...

I would like to work more on my July Birdie Stitches. I need to get caught up. I will do a little work my DD#1 Homecoming dress for tomorrow night. I just need to tighten up the straps. Then I really want to get my Designer Mystery BOM block for September done. I love the pattern for this month. Then if I feel like it and have time left I would like to work on the Le Petite for this month.

TTFN