Wow...... summer has just flown by and we are now entering my favorite time of the year.... fall. I love the cooler weather and crisp leaves..... We aren't quite experiencing this yet but will be very soon. And with fall on the horizon comes a new batch of inspiring blog hops starting with:
"See You In September."
As with so many of our wonderful hops, Madame Samm from Sew We Quilt, has put this one together for us. Our cheerleader and blog organizer for this hop is Shari from Living With Purpose. I have to thank both of these great ladies for all of the behind the scenes work, organization, and communication that must take place for these hops to hit the ground running.
"See You In September" was announced a few months ago, giving us time to make three projects to show on our designated day. One of those projects was to include some fabulous Riley Blake gingham.
I have to admit that my summer sewing plans were put on hold until the middle of August and then it was time to get busy. Phew.... I hustled and got them done!
Here's the first project..... I guess I could claim this as my three projects but I don't think this would be quite fair. ;-) I made
three fabric bins, each one using Riley Blake gingham as either the lining or the outside of the bin.
Three nested together....
And next to each other, large, medium, and small.
Large.... this one would be a great napping spot for a cat to curl up in.
Medium....hmmm..... maybe a kitten would like to nap in this size.
And small.... maybe for cat toys? (I always seem to be thinking about cats!)
Of course there are multiple uses for these bins. Everything from cats to fabrics and sewing supplies. You can find the free pattern for these bins at Matryoshka Bins.
Next up is a little wall hanging that I made for a swap this summer. It has been mailed and received so I can now show pictures of it. And I must, again, apologize for these photos. The project is now gone and I never had a nice day to photograph this wall hanging outside.
The free sewing machine applique pattern that I used can be found at Sew Can She.
And last up is a large tote bag that I made for the same swap as the hanging above. I wanted to use some more of that great Riley Blake gingham for this bag.
Here's a close up of the flower/button embellishment.
And the inside... I don't have anything to show you the scale, but it could hold a pillow form or two....or lots of groceries, whatever.
This easy, free tote bag pattern can be found at
I should have had many more projects ready to show you but at least I managed to get my three projects finished. I've done some more sewing since making these projects and will post soon.
Thank you so much for visiting today. Now I hope you will continue your blog hopping and visit the other bloggers that are joining me today. I'm loving that we get to see three projects on each blog so we will be overflowing with inspiration!
Thursday, September 4
Jane's Quilting
Life in the Scrapatch
Sew Many Yarns
Gracie Oliver Arts (that's me!)
Everyone Deserves a Quilt
Thanks for visiting today..... Happy Hopping!
Love all of your great projects! I had to giggle when I saw the name on the little quilt, Dora is my DIL's name and a friend named one of her pet goats, Dora, lol! Thank you for sharing your summer.
ReplyDeleteI just love the fabric combinations on your bins and that bag. Polkadots and gingham - it's beautiful. I love all the little touches.
ReplyDeleteI love these projects. The wall hanging is wonderful and I'm sure it is much appreciated. The bins and tote are really awesome! I keep putting off making some of these but I think you just inspired me to make some - with gingham of course. Thanks for sharing your creations with us today!
ReplyDeleteThese are just fabulous projects...love your embellishments!
ReplyDeleteLovely projects.
ReplyDeleteNice variety of projects. The bins are wonderful. Lots of uses for those at any home. I can only imagine the thrill of your swap partner when she received her quilt. It is wonderful. And, the tote is great. More and more businesses are requiring us to take our own bags. This would be perfect. Thank you for participating in the hop and sharing your projects with great inspiration. Thanks for including the links to the patterns for the projects.
ReplyDeleteExcellent projects, I feel I need some black gingham in my life. Thank you for sharing the details of the patterns you used.
ReplyDeleteYou can't go wrong with black gingham! Those bins are really nice.. I might just need to make me some of those! I love how you used the polka dot with the gingham on the tote bag!
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely going to be looking at the pattern for the fabric bins - I've been doing some organizing in my sewing room and these would be perfect! And the sewing machine wall hanging is adorable - I especially love the music fabric background. But my favorite is your bag. I love all kinds of bags and make lots of them for gifts and this is one of the cutest ones I've seen! blessings, marlene
ReplyDeleteI love your projects and your use of gingham had me thrilled....so lovely each and every one of them..Dora must have loved the quilt and your bag...wellllll gingham delight ...nice to see you again
ReplyDeleteYour projects are all wonderful, especially the fabric bins!
ReplyDeleteOh black and white gingham is one of my favorite colors! All your pieces are great and so useful! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou were very busy this summer, what a delight :-) The black and white gingham fabric is fantastic, I also love it because one can use it on so many occasions and it always is sophisticated! I love your bins :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the gingham. Love the fabric bins. I have been wanting to make some of those myself. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteLovely projects, Jeanie! I love the play between the gingham and the dot fabric and the sweet little accents on your fabric bins and tote bag. These are sew nice and very useful! Thank you for the link to the free tote bag pattern. This is my kind of tote bag ...easy peasy. This is one I will make myself. The sewing swap quilt is adorable. I really like the fabrics you chose. Your swap partner is a lucky gal.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your summer with me ... :) Pat
The music fabric you used for the wall hanging....I'm wondering, does Dora have a "Singer" sewing machine ? LOL Super cute fabric bins and tote Jeanie !
ReplyDeleteI love the stacking bins and my cats would take them over too. Very sweet wallhanging, but just adore the tote!
ReplyDeleteVery cute bins!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great containers! Those would be useful for so many things!
ReplyDeleteThe wall hanging and tote are also really wonderful! August was a busy month for you!!
Great projects! Love them all. You did a lot of work, pffeeewwww! You did get great results. I love the big bag the most, but that is just because I am completely addicted to bags. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for the bins!! love the Dora quilt too
ReplyDeleteLoving your bins. The polka dots and gingham just go together so well. Great job on all your projects.
ReplyDeleteYou made some great projects for this hop! Those fabric bins would come in handy in any sewing room and that Dora wall hanging is beautiful. I love how you made use of the gingham in the bins and that amazing bag. Love the bag!
ReplyDeleteOh to have been YOUR swap partner for that beautiful wall hanging!!! and I actually need to make those fabric bins for my room...Thank you for including the places you found patterns like for your sweet little bag!!! GREAT SUMMER!
ReplyDeleteYou get the best use of gingham award in my eyes. What fun bins, and just who doesn't have enough bins in their sewing room. Love your sewing machine quiltie and your new tote bag! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteHi Joan. I never did find your email to respond privately. Sorry. Thanks for the compliments! I really do just love gingham and this blog reminded me just how much. Thanks so much for the kind comments.
DeleteThose are so fun and look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove, Love,Love all of these!! Everything has a fun feel to it :D
ReplyDeleteFabulous practical projects and great use of Gingham with Polka Dots. Thank you sew very much for sharing and hopping. Creative Gingham Bliss...
ReplyDeleteOh I Love all of these!! I can see sew many uses for your Bins...Love them! What a Lucky Swap Partner you had, your pieces are happy and fun!! Your not alone I started in the middle of August too! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteHuggs, Nancy
Love your buckets - perfect for cats!!!! And quilters :)
ReplyDeleteGreat projects, Jeanie. I love the baskets--just right for storage in the sewing room. I love the bag, too. I have had a thing for bags this year. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBlack and white gingham is one of my favorites. Lovely projects.
ReplyDeleteLovely projects you have made!
ReplyDeleteYour nesting boxes are too cute..in fact it reminded me of making these before and how much I would like to make more...I may just do that this evening! I'm also going to look up that sewing machine pattern for my new sewing room. Very cute!
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Gmama Jane
Jeanie, your baskets are cute, but I am crazy for that tote! The black and white gingham with the polka dots...awesome! Also your blanket stitching around the flower is perfect!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...these are ALL so wonderful! I love black and white like that and the flower on the tote is wonderful! Time to get a kitten for that medium sized basket!?!
ReplyDeleteJeanie,
ReplyDeleteThe little bins are just cute as a button. I need to make a few of those. I have a couple little kitties that need a sweet little spot. I really am loving the cute sewing machine mini you created, too cute.
Great job on your projects Jeanie! They are lovely.
ReplyDeleteAll the projects are great but my favorite is the sewing machine wall hanging. It could have almost been for me.... Doris and Dora are awfully close to each other! haha!
ReplyDelete3 great projects. Love those nesting bins!
ReplyDeleteI like your 3 baskets, very clever. I am sure my cat would enjoy curling up in one. Or perhaps that lovely tote.
ReplyDeleteAll three are great projects! I especially love your tote bag.
ReplyDeleteLovely projects - love the bins - they look great together. Baa says the small one would be perfect for his afternoon sleep! Beautiful projects.
ReplyDeleteHi Jeannie I love these little bins and have made several as gifts. The tote bag looks a great size. Susie x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects Jeannie!!
ReplyDeleteI know your not doing a give away, sooooo how about just giving me the tote. Well, let's just go for broke and throw in the baskets too. No kidding I love them both, great choices..
ReplyDeleteGracie and Oliver were beautiful, I know you miss them. I have one going on 23 years old. The older she gets the closer she get to me , literally she now tries to sleep on the pillow above my head. Not the best sleeping arrangement but I just bought a larger pillow. She is deaf and blind so I figure she needs the closeness. And this endears her to me. Vet said she is in good shape, so I guess I had better get use to it. Wow, I did not mean to get off on that. Just saying I know you must miss them. Have you gotten another fur baby? You need someone to hold your fabric down. You know how it tries to sneek of the table. Enjoy your blog.
Cute projects, love that black gingham. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful projects, thank you for sharing them with us!
ReplyDelete~Brandy
What great projects -- and thanks for link to the tote pattern. I am always looking for new ones! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the black gingham you used and with the polka dots, it was perfect. Did you do machine embroidered butterflies on the bins or are they just a boughten embellishment. The tote is so sweet. Don't you just love to find buttons that work exactly right?
ReplyDeleteYour bins are cute and love the little butterflies on them which give them a pop of color. All of your projects are sweet.
ReplyDeleteI love your black and white fabrics!! Everything is so cheery, thank you for sharing your creativity and cheerfulness!
ReplyDeleteNini~
Such sweet - useful projects.. Love them all. So Happy and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteThey are so inspiring - makes you want to hop in sewy space and make something.
MaryLou
Fun4Me1249@aol.com
love your projects
ReplyDeleteReally nice. I love the mini and the tote and I'm sure your "sister" will cherish them. Thanks so much for participating and I hope to see your name on another swap in the future.
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Jeanie! I was just thinking that I needed a small trash container for the car so maybe something you shared would work. THX for including your pattern sources in your post. Summer did just fly by, didn't it?
ReplyDeleteI really like the gingham and polka dot combination in your projects. What a cute little wall quilt!
ReplyDeleteWow! You really used a lot of gingham! My favorite is the gingham//polka dot tote! The two fabrics really compliment each other.
ReplyDeleteGingham and polka dots...a match made in heaven!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to make bags with the ginghams wich goes absoutely great with polka dots, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe Wallhanging ist very cute too.
Your projects are lovely! Thanks for sharing them with us! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! You are a no-reply blogger so I was unable to respond privately. Thanks for visiting....I'm glad you like the projects!
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ReplyDeleteWOW...three awesome summer sewing projects...and there is nothing cuter than gingham and polka dots embellished with flowers and butterflies. I will be making some of the bins for sure!! Thanks for sharing and the inspiration Jeanie. I am playing catch up in the blog hop...I don't want to miss a single project!! Happy stitching, Pauline
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