A Pouch

Last week, before I got sick, I sewed a little. My friend, Nikki's birthday was Tuesday, so I sewed her a little zippered pouch. I realize that this is the "year of the tote," however I made her a tote last year for her birthday.

She told me a few months back that she liked the wristlets I had made for the nursing home because she liked to carry around something small. I stored that information in my brain for the past four months. And then I almost forgot about it. I woke up one morning a couple of weeks ago and it was the first thing I thought of. I love when that happens.

I used scraps of the cheery cherry fabric from Diane and lined it with, what else? Why, red gingham, of course! I still have one more project destined for the rest of the cherry fabric. For Spenser.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Wow Lera, you really stretched that cherry fabric! You have enough left for one more project?! You're good. By the way, I've been meaning to tell you how cute the smock you made for Spenser is. Adorable! Oh, and the wristlet is too cute as well.
11:57 AM EDT
Anonymous said…
That is such a great combination. And it looks cute in front of your skirt, too. :)
12:20 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
so is next year the year of the pouch? :)
12:41 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
I'm de-lurking here to say what a cute pouch!

Also, did you have directions for that tissue pouch? I love it!
12:50 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
very cute. and very tidy. the zipper work on that is impressive - mine never turn out that "square".
2:00 PM EDT
Berber said…
I'm all for a Year of the Pouch! Yours is very cute!
4:17 PM EDT
Amanda Jean said…
love it...just LOVE IT!
4:31 PM EDT
Katie Jean said…
so cute. I really love that fabric!
4:44 PM EDT
Karyn said…
Adorable Lera!!! The gingham with the cherry fabric is just perfect!
4:51 PM EDT
laura capello said…
a dress? a dress?
5:23 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
Love the cherries! That wristlet looks great. ^_^
6:34 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
i vote for the year of the pouch!! also..your hands are just like your mother's hands!!
ME
9:14 PM EDT
Heidijayhawk said…
i'm all about the year of the pouch! or the tote pouch combo. looks like you guys have been happy and busy!
12:50 AM EDT
beki said…
Perfect!
12:49 PM EDT
African Kelli said…
Love it! But you already knew that, huh? It is a wristlet, made of cute fabric, homemade, for a friend. It meets all my criteria for a fabulous gift!
4:11 PM EDT
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