Another week and more bags and baskets!!!! And another giveaway!

I have had a busy week finishing up my scrap basket and starting on new bags! Here is the finished basket from last week. Love this fabric! It is Stamped Collection by Ellen Luckett Baker called cheater in grey and white. I managed to find another similar piece from the collection on Etsy and can't wait for it to get here....from Japan! (Click on the photos to enlarge)

I really like how the lining goes so well with the outer fabric.

One end

The other!!!

After I finished this bucket, I found a wonderful pattern for a bucket bag by Kristin Link on Sew Mama Sew. I immediately had to have one! Luckily I have a huge stash of denim, canvas and twill to pick from...ah, that was a problem...which fabric to choose! Once I had done that, the bag came together easily. Great instructions and photos to help in the construction of this bag. A really fun bag to make!

Finally chose a bright blue twill with a white strap.

Is the pocket lining bright enough?

My first welt zipper in a long time and it was a piece of cake with Kristin's directions.

After I finished the bag, I realized that I loved it with the exception of the jumble I knew I would have in the bottom after about 10 minutes! So I quickly googled for an organizer to fit in the bag. I found this wonderful one by Sweetbriar Studios. Christie has a great pattern...easy to follow and she gives options to make it your own. I had lots of fun making this and it fits perfectly in the bucket bag!

I decided to leave the lining showing just a bit at the top. I really like how it turned out.

There are 10 pockets so plenty of room for all the important things that you "have" to carry with you!!!

That organizer was actually the second one I made...of course, the first one comes with a learning curve but I love it anyway! In fact, I have to get some more denim so I can make a bag to match the organizer. Isn't the Denyse Schmidt fabric used for the lining wonderful? It goes so well with the denim. I love blue and green together.

Front view

Stuffed with the necessities of life!

So that is how my week went! I am planning on making bags and organizers for several Christmas presents so I guess I had better get started!

Want to win a 1/2 yard of the gorgeous Denyse Schmidt fabric for your very own? Just leave a comment telling me where you live! And if you would like, what you are planning on making for Christmas. I love seeing where everyone is from and what they are up to! Be sure I have a way to  get in touch with you if you win! The drawing will be next Thursday night after 8 PM.