The Classmate by Atkinson Designs

We had our first fall quilting/therapy session on Thursday so I decided to cut into this one!

I got all the pieces cut for two organizers.

It called for clear vinyl for the pockets but I decided to use some screening also.

Construction was fairly straight forward...

inside layer

.....unlike some of these patterns I have used in the past.



outside layer



 This was a package of fabric I purchased from The Prairie Rose Quilt Shop in Minot this summer.

It was for a purse but I just thought it would go well with this organizer.

There was a suggestion for a zipper pull using the remainer of the zipper that was cut off.

It works out quite well.

I used this for a clasp.

 I may need to change it to a clip instead as it may be tough to open when it is filled with stuff!!

But all in all, I think it worked out pretty well!!

One Christmas gift down......many more to go!!

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!!

Christa



The Race Is On!

It's Swathing Time!



Swathing Barley



It is an average crop but better than NO crop like last year! 

Justin's Gladiolas are in full bloom and being used at the local floral shop.

My sister, Tannis and her daughters came for a quick visit from Calgary, Alberta.

 We did get away to Minot, ND yesterday....

Forgot the  passports

BUT

the US Border Agents were kind enough to let us through with just i.d..

I made a quick stop at Prairie Rose Quilt Shop where I DID NOT need to purchase the following items.

But could not resist...

Thought I would make an Ipad case with this pattern.

I have tried Atkinson Designs before and was not impressed

 but

will give it another try.....last chance! 

Who can resist some bright Halloween prints with some deep black!

On the Winter Wonderland front....

Snow Angel is nearly complete.

With all the combining dust in the air, the sunsets have been amazing.

These pinks and purples are so stunning.

But it also means the days are getting shorter.

So it's back to 'reel' time for me today.

Thanks for swathing for me, Justin!!

Greatly appreciated!!

Mom a.k.a Christa