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Beach Bag Connecting Threads

I guess October/November doesn’t sound like beach weather, especially on the west coast, but I never seem to make projects ‘in season’.

Beach Bag Connecting Threads

Anyway, these nice large beach bags can be used for books or the market, too. These sturdy bags are about 17″ x 14″ and can contain quite a bit.

Beach Bag Connecting Threads

There are no interior pockets, but you could certainly add them.

There is a water bottle ‘pocket’. It has no bottom; it is a casing to hold the bottle.

Beach Bag Connecting Threads

The Beach Bag pattern is a free download from Connecting Threads.

Beach Bag Connecting Threads

All of these bags are gifted.

They are easy to make, so maybe some more are in my future.

Beach Bag Connecting Threads

Beach Bag Connecting Threads

Have fun and carry on!

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher

I needed a Christmas gift, so I took a break from making the 365 blocks to make Julie Cefalu’s Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher.

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

Julie’s patterns and tutorials are easy to follow!

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

I used the bonus half square triangles that I made from the pattern to create the wreath design for the back of the quilt.

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

I know that you may not be able to see from the photos, but the blue is a sparkly fabric…just right for Christmas!

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

Perhaps you would like to make one, too! Or maybe you would like to make one of Julie’s other patterns…she has great gift ideas!

Cookie Plate Crumb Catcher - Table Topper

The oak leaves haven’t dropped yet, but they are turning. I think they are pretty cool!

Oak Tree Leaves

Quilt On!

Art Jars

Kathy, over at Pillows-A-La-Mode, shared a fabulous gift idea for children (Do I qualify?) and I thought ya’ll might want to know about it.

Check out her Art Jars post!

art-jars

These not only make great gifts, but grandparents could keep these on hand for those special visits!