Halloween Tote Bags

Let me start this story by saying I have a lot of fabric. Almost too much fabric for the amount of time I have to sew. Almost. Lucky for me I have lots of ideas, almost too many compared to the time in a day I can devote to creating. Almost. Just need focus, or so I say.

Well, I sat down to sew and make some things for the Heart of the Hammock Humane Society to sell when I saw some fabric I’ve had for a while. Nice, heavy weight fabric. I’ve used most of the fabric for other projects and kind of was tapped out of ideas except for now. I remember something I heard on the news about lead in the paints used to decorate those shopping bags they sell at the store. Love the bags (hate plastic, go green) but don’t like the idea of lead, even if I am not going to eat the bag, so I thought I would make my own totes. Here’s how they came out:

 

The fabric is orange and white, perfect for a harvest, fall bag. The little black cat faces add a touch of whimsy.

Post by Miss Eileen who’s just Goofing Off.

First Day of Autumn

Tomorrow is the first day of autumn and with it comes traditions that I love.

   Apples                                  

 

I love the smell of fresh apples in the fall. Cool, crisp air seems to make the fragrance that much stronger. Apple pie or apple cake is a tradition in my home.

Try a new craft like this Mason Jar Candle Holder from Final Clothes Out.

I don’t can vegetables as much as I used to and have lots of jars. Good idea! Could even do this with some of those jars that can’t be used for canning.

Make a wreath

A new wreath ….maybe like this one for now

and this one for later

 

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Make scarves and bow ties for the dogs for Halloween from these fabrics from GoofingOff.etsy.com

   Spring All Over Pumpkins

      Robert Kaufman’s Bad to the Bone

Guess I have my work cut out for me. How about you?

Simplicity J0789 Toddlers' Witch Dracula Costume Pattern Sizes 6 months to 4

Don’t forget the Halloween sewing pattern sale going on NOW in the GoofingOff Etsy and Artfire shops…..40% off all costume patterns but you must use the coupon code HALLOWEEN to get the discount. The patterns are going out the door so if you see one you like it might just be a good idea to grab it while you can.
Also, I still have skulls, bones, and all that weird stuff at MetalWoodsNWater. Think of the awesome Halloween decorating you can do. 

Post by Miss Eileen