{diving in}

at the beginning of the year, the continued {resolution} was to USE the STASH! i decided to cut into the good stuff, tired of only looking at it on a shelf. in one sitting, i cut into my Anna Maria Horner stash for two small projects and a quilt {that is still in process}. here are the two smaller projects, and i couldn't be more pleased!
the first is a mini color wheel inspired by alex and purl soho's. purl soho offered a {free pattern} that i cut from single pieces of 16 fabrics. Finished it measures about 20.5". fabrics are AMH's dowry and true colors and architextures.

the second is the sew together bag from sew demented.

this one was a little tricky to put together, but well worth the effort. picking out the gorgeous fabric was definitely the fun part!

i love having these projects in rotation of daily life. it makes life much more colorful!

{bags}

a few more pattern reviews.
this is a noodlehead divided basket i made for my sister {who loves organization}. it was an extremely easy pattern to follow and fun to make.

i also needed a new purse and had the noodlehead go anywhere bag pattern. i seriously LOVE this bag and know it won't be the only one i make. the size is perfect, with tons of pockets. i love how sturdy it is. of course it helps when you use a favorite fabric.

i ended up with my sister's name for our family christmas secret santa exchange. she is a hairdresser who often finds herself out and about to do wedding hair and had asked me a while ago if i would make her some bags to hold her stuff in. i shopped in my stash and also took this opportunity to make a few boxy pouches. i used a mix of the tutorial at the plaid scottie and the one at truly myrtle. the latter includes the formula for changing up the sizes of your bags, which was super helpful.

the last one was a perfect zip bag. i really like the shape and sturdiness of this bag. it will definitely be a pattern i use again.

{tote}

my mom is a soon-to-be school librarian. i wanted to make her something special for gradution that she could use. every book lover needs more totes to carry books around in. am i right?

it was the perfect opportunity to try out oh fransson's tote pattern. i've also been wanting to try the quilt as you go method. i'm pleased with how this came out. the bag is SO sturdy. the directions were so clear and easy to follow. the quilt as you go is a little time {and thread} consuming, but other than that, i LOVE it.

my mom happens to be a "mrs. fox", which means i've been hoarding this fabric for a project for her specifically.
i see more totes in my future!

pattern: perfect quilted tote, oh fransson

fabric: ds for joanns, timber and leaf

pieced & quilted by me

to boston with {love}

i have finished a couple of small projects recently. here are a few drawstring bags using Jeni's tutorial. the boys have been asking for some bags for their cars and little men.

the {stlmqg} is doing our part to partake in {to boston with love} festivities. you can find out more info here.