Usually I craft in one of two extremes: either I work passionately to get something done as quickly as possible, or I start project after project, working until I get bored (usually an hour) and leave it unfinished for another time. But this month I have adopted the strategy of having three or four projects going at once, working on each a little bit at a time. It might seem inefficient, but is proving to be a great way to accomplish a lot with limited time.
My latest efforts have been inspired by two books that I got for Christmas, both sewing books. The pencil case is adapted from a pattern in Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson... a really wonderful book with lots of interesting and lovely new ideas. I've been wanting a pencil case exactly like this one forever. (In fact, I bought these pencils five years ago with the intention of sewing up a case for them that same week. Didn't really think about the fact that I didn't have a sewing machine at the time...) But finally (!) I can recycle the flimsy cardboard box and my sweet colored pencils can enjoy their new cozy, colorful, little home.
The bag is in Amy Karol's Bend The Rules Sewing book that I love, love, love! I can't wait to craft every idea in it! I made this bag (my new school bag) over the weekend... It came together SO easily, I couldn't believe it. The intructions in her book are so clear and simple. I know I'll have and love this bag for a very long time.
