Friday's Fill

So, after viewing Monday's post, complete with video, which I just need to jump in now and inform you that the pictures in that post were of my stunt double. Ahem, you see, I didn't want to cause any injury while slamming my hand into my head, so I insisted my stunt, ahem, double do it. She has not been as strict with her diet and exercise regimen as me so you may have noticed that little extra "something" under her chin...ahem, where was I? Oh, right school, you may have realized our "2 week homeschool break" didn't go as planned. But that is okay. Sometimes, with this thick skull of mine and a brain that thinks it knows everything, I need a real hand slammed into my head to remind me of what is important...and that would be S-C-H-E-D-U-L-E!

I didn't get everything on my to-do list finished (like I really thought I would!) but I did do some sewing - I made sure that got done. Who cares if my windows are crusted in filth? I have a nice tote bag now so the windows don't bother me a bit! ;-)

This fun little tote bag has four pockets on the outside (the polka dot fabric) and pockets inside. I never tried a lined tote bag before. I love it! I've been using it every chance I get! It has a magnetic snap closure, which was a first for me and it, seriously, was a snap! (You saw it coming, didn't you?) I just love the fabrics and the size of it. The pattern has 4 sizes (s, m, l, xl) and this is the large. I see many more of these in my future!

I received the next pattern as I was asked to test it. When I purchased the fabrics, I wanted to do the reverse placement of what I ended up doing, but I think it still turned out cute. I'm not sure why I changed my mind from my original thought - oh that's right - the clerk ringing up my order suggested the reverse and I listened...LOL! The pattern does not come with pockets, but I made 2 bags at the same time, and decided to add interior pockets to the second bag. Since I have 2, I think these bags scream "BLOG GIVEAWAY" but not today - so, stay tuned! :)

And lastly, I was asked to test this second pattern this week too. This is so cute! I made one and my children are fighting over it. They come in two sizes (as well as boy/girl) and I made the smaller of the two. They are a perfect size to take along on road trips. I see more of these little ones in my future too.

It was a great week - being able to do some fun sewing projects, getting back into our schedule with school and spending family time inside as the cool fall winds (and today rain) blow outside.

So, there is the Fill on Friday!

Have a wonderful weekend!!