That is what it's been around here, between the company we've been getting, working out in the gardens, tho I have been managing to get in some sewing time. My cousin came to spend the weekend with us. It was fun, we thrifted, crafted and just spent the time catching up, it's been awhile since we've done that. Growing up I spent a lot of time at her house, probably more time there than at my own house.
I thought to make a new wallet, so I dug out the pattern that I had origianlly found over at Thimbleanna's blog a few years back. I did make it and thought I had posted about it but I just can't seem to find it, oh well. I had some batik fabric scraps leftover from another project and no I just can't seem to throw them away. But hey, someday they do come in handy.
I added a check book cover since at times I still need a check. Living in our area there are some businesses that don't take debit/credit cards, so I need a check, and there's that awesome garage sale stop where I may not have any cash on me where they'll take a local check.
I added a bit heavier interfacing so that the pockets and check book cover aren't so flimsy, and I added velcro in a few spots that my stuff tended to fall out of in my other wallet.
It looks bulky but it really isn't and it's surprisingly light, even with all my junk in it. Now I'm off to work on the other project that I've started, and it has to do with the fabrics below.
Judy that is adorable... I am going to have a look at the pattern!!
Posted by: Bev | June 13, 2012 at 02:23 PM
i like that wallet. had to laugh at the 'checks' thing - just returned from the feed store - one of the few places that don't take debit or credit cards and i always have to write a check. :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | June 13, 2012 at 03:04 PM
My what nimble hands and fingers you have, Judy. I love the colors and pattern.
Nicely done, Miss Busy-as-a-sewing-bee:)
Posted by: Pam | June 13, 2012 at 04:46 PM
That is really clever! You did a nice job with it.
Posted by: Sherry Bennett | June 13, 2012 at 06:49 PM
That's a colorful wallet.
Posted by: Randy | June 13, 2012 at 09:14 PM
So you've been busy sewing beautiful things ... as always! :-) Wisconsin is at its most beautiful right now, I'm sure. Eat an apple pie for me, please.
Posted by: Allison | June 14, 2012 at 01:54 AM
What a fabulous wallet. Did it take long?? I can't wait to see the finished project. The colours are stunning.
Posted by: Ramona | June 14, 2012 at 06:36 AM
What a neat project!
Posted by: Lisa @ Two Bears Farm | June 14, 2012 at 12:27 PM
Very nice, Judy.
Posted by: Rose | June 14, 2012 at 11:00 PM
I love your wallet. So colorful and lovely. Your fabrics for the next project are also beautiful.
Posted by: Carver | June 15, 2012 at 08:05 AM
VERY pretty Judy! I love that pattern!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | June 15, 2012 at 11:00 PM
Just found your blog and am really enjoying it. I love the wallet the colors are great.... got to find a pattern like that. Your pictures are great.
Posted by: Linda | June 16, 2012 at 12:58 PM