Xmas Swap

The Buffyfest Swap has come and gone. More than enough time for the recipients to get their goodies and for me to show them off.

This year I went with a stuffed stocking theme.

And had fun doing it :)

Iron, Sew and Go Go Go

Four hours. FOUR hours!!! That is how long it took me to fuse all the interfacing onto the bags I cut last week. Last week? I think it was last week. I steamed my brains, so not sure anymore :P I wonder if a newer, better iron would help...or if all that interfacing would just take that long anyway. I think it was like 15 bags worth or something. But it is done. And I am only a week'ish behind. Not bad for me.

I did sew another messenger bag and some other odds 'n end finishing touches on stuff. The Sunnydale embroidery piece is also complete.



Now I just have to decide how much, if any, I want to try & complete before the show on Sunday. Or do I just want to make sure I have all the final touches done & all my stuff together & up to date....plus figure how to price the messenger bags. Those alone take me hours...usually the day/night before. Guess it depends on the little guy.

I also fixed the fix for my Zombie Worker. The bag is a tad shorter top to bottom than I originally planned, but I still like it. At least the flap is no longer too long. It's a great size for sketchbooks or other craft stuff since it is more like a wide rectangle than tall or a square. I may just keep it for myself if nobody likes it :)


Now I just need to step away from the computer & go go go....

The Buffy B

I have been working on embroidery pieces for my messenger bags. I have a ton traced out (click here if you want to see that post). I am almost done with the Firefly Coin I featured in my last post. And while I was waiting for a trip to the store for more orange floss, I made this Buffy B.




And for those of who who are not familiar with the reference...Buffy the Vampire Slayer - tv series by Joss Whedon. The "B" here is the font of the title. And the stick thingy...that is Mr. Pointy - her stake. I am really happy with the way it turned out. Now I just need to decide what color the bag should be. This piece will be a panel on the front flap like I did with my Serenity bag. Any thoughts?