Thirty-one weeks to go . . . This week was a BIG ? mark. I had know idea what I was going to create.
I went for the easy way out. I made a 30 Minute Pouch. The tutorial is by Hearts and Bees
As usual I’ve posted a pic.
Thirty-two weeks to go . . . another busy week; maybe I’ll make a quick garment. LOL!
OK, I took the easy way out and made a quick Walker Bag for my Mom’s walker. I found a quick how to on YouTube. This is a 2014 video by cher062. I also posted my finished walker bag.
Thirty-three weeks to go . . . What will tickle my fancy this week?
I decided to keep it simple because I went away this week, and didn’t have time to be overly creative. While I was away; I went to the Grand Canyon. I purchased a coin purse. I really like the simplicity and fabric of the coin purse; it can also be worn around your neck. So, I decided to make my very own coin purse without the string. I guesstimated the measurements. The results are posted; pictures of the purchased coin purse and pictures of the one I made.
Thirty-four weeks to go . . . I’m always browsing the web for ideas, a year ago, I came across a cool banking method for kids.
The Three Piggy Bank Method, by Lori Craig (market director for PNC Bank Wealth Management). Lori recommends that you set kids up with three piggy banks: one for saving, one for sharing, and one for spending. Lori defines what each bank is specifically used for; “a spending bank is for money to be used on everyday things.” “A savings bank is for money to be used in the future, or on a big ticketed item,” and a sharing bank is to be used to help others or to give.”
So, I’ve given or will give each of my grandsons three banks on their birthday. Then, I explained or will explain this method to my sons and daughters, so they can instill this practice in my grandchildren. For decorative purposes I added or will add their favorite character stickers to their banks, as suggested by Lori. Finally, I added or will add five dollars to each bank as a starter for their savings. I hope my grandsons continue using this method of banking.
Since my New Beginnings challenge is all about creating something every week. I knew I had to also add something that I made. So, I decided to make my number five grandson an iPad case for his second birthday. I used The Stitching Scientist‘s Quilted Laptop Case tutorial.
Thirty-five weeks to go . . . Today was a great day to be creative. So, I decided to make a Mini Sew Together Bag; pattern by Michelle of SewDemented, and the conversion worksheet for the mini was created by Elizabeth E. of OPQuilt.com. The original Sew Together Bag pattern is needed for the conversion. I also used the Sew Along tutorial that I found on The Quilt Barn‘s blog.
Wow! I can’t believe it! I finished it! This is a first for me, since I began my New Beginnings Challenge. I’m usually rushing to create something on Sunday; just to meet my deadline. WooHoo!
Pieces to Patch 