The Compulsive Quilter

The problem with toddlers who go to school is that it's hard to find backpacks that are their size. I came across this pattern awhile ago in a magazine and I thought it would be perfect for my little ones who go to a Mommy's Day Out program. It's big enough to fit a folder, a change of clothes and a small lunch bag, and small enough for them to carry all by themselves. It's a really simple pattern although a little time consuming. The bag is quilted all over then sewn together with 2 front pockets and drawstrings that double as straps.

I attached the name tag because everything has to have their name on it and because I had a little hinkey in that spot.
Now I just have to make Jack one.

A few years ago my father-in-law passed away and left us an apartment full of "vintage" things. Among them was a matching pajama set. I would never be caught wearing those PJ's but the fabric was perfect for a bag. So, here it is!

Why is it that inspiration always hits at the most awful time? It hit me last night at about 10:30, just as I was ready to climb into bed. The thing about inspiration is that if you don't get up and follow through with it or at least get started then it will all disappear by morning.
So anyway, here it is. My Button Down Bag re-purposed from one of the hubby's old work shirts. It is my new favorite. It's big and roomy and perfect for the woman who has to carry a lot of stuff. Look for it in store soon!!!!

The start of a new school year is just around the corner and I can almost hear the collective sighs of mothers everywhere breathing a prayer of thanks. Because even though we love our children and we love spending time with them, I think most will agree that much more gets done in daily life when they are in school for the majority of the day. Now, my kids aren't in school yet, but we do pay a small fortune to send them to a Mommy's Day Out a couple times a week. Last year was their first year to go and my first experience packing lunches for toddlers. Who knew it could be so time consuming! Especially at 7am before a full cup of coffee. But this year I'm ready and I've designed new lunch bags for them. Here are 3 that I have just finished for a friend of mine. Well, two of them are hers and the other is for sale.
They are washable, insulated and have a zipper to keep everything in! Oh! And they are really cute too.