What will you finish first in 2013?

[Lotti D.]

Whereas Lorchan & I are exhanging one shape for another :wink: So that now I don't know what shape I am. A year ago on a bad day I just thought I was a pyramid (starting with narrow shoulders and just getting steadily wider as I went down :roll: ) At least I don't get those feelings any more, now I have found my waist again

I suppose the advantages of circles & ovals is that you don't have any corners to mitre :wink:

[Renata L.]

Okay, I just finished something... I made mother/daughter carry-on bags for my DSIL and my niece when they travel. My sister-in-law's bag is ultra-suede and my niece's is brushed cotton. They're identical so I'm showing you the front on one and the back on the other. My father-in-law owned a popular Chinese restaurant in NYC near Broadway back in the 1950s frequented by the artistic/stage community of the day (was good enough to be reviewed by Craig Claiborne back then). My DSIL only had a few requests: a logo with the restaurant's name, specific dimensions for the bag, inner pockets so she wouldn't have to dig for cell phone and other things, not-too-long handles, zipper and waterproof lining. Sounds like a lot but it really isn't... except for I had to learn how to do everything including putting in a zipper which I'd never done. So glad it's over, I hope they like them. I have to admit, I learned a lot. Sorry I could not get the lining picture any better than it is. I guess I should brush the markings off the bags before I mail them... :wink:

[Lotti D.]

They are absolutely beautiful, Renata. There is now way that either of them can possibly not absolutely lover hers!!! Well done!

[Hannelore N.]

Gorgeous bags, Renata! I'm told that 'grey' is the new black, so you are right on trend.

[wendy w.]

Superb Renata what a wonderful make and so personal for them

[wendy w.]

Lovely!

[Rita C.]

Fabulous Renata! Lucky SIL and niece.

[Nancy R.]

Renata, those are beautiful! I'm sure they'll love them!

Nancy

[Beverly C.]

Renata, love your bags! How did you do the pieces that attach the handles? Is that satin stitching around the edges? Very pretty!

[Susan B.]

Renata, your bags are way cool. The kids will have so much fun when they are asked about where they got them. I just love dropping jaws.

[E.M. T.]

Wonderful ! Looks to me like you're mastering that 830 !

[Constance G.]

Renata, great work on the bags! Making two is a true labor of love!

Beverly, your quilt is beautiful...looks just like spring! Good timing!

[Constance G.]

A few pics of the 86 charity quilts that were made to go to an orphanage in Maracaibo, Venezuela.
The quilts go to Florida by USPS and then by a trading company, on boat to Venezuela.
One lady made 13 of the quilts. A total of fifteen people made the quilts.(I had time to made 2 )
The shipping monies were also donated. It was beautiful seeing all those quilts placed together.

Beverly- love your quilt, the design, colors are so playful and bright.

Renta- Your bags are lovely. Like how you finished where the handles are attached. My sister has made many bags. I'll share your idea.

[Lorna B.]

Beverly, your quilt is beautiful! Congratulations for finishing.

Lotti, I really like those bags.

Wow! that is a lot of quilts. Looks great spread out over the church like that. I am sure they will be very much appreciated.

[Rita C.]

Wow Terry that's a lot of quilts. I love seeing them laid out on the church benches. Our churches could do with quilts on the benches - just to keep people warm! :lol: What a great labour of love. Congratulations to all.

Beverly your quilt is so springy, lovely.