Go Anywhere Bag

I made this bag with the Go Anywhere Bag pattern from Noodlehead. I had been wanting to use this bee fabric and this seemed like a perfect bag to use it on. The pattern was super easy to follow and came together quickly. I love how big it is and all of the pockets it has. I used the magnetic snaps for the first time and they were so easy. 

I am wishing now that I had used all black fabric for the exterior and used the bee fabric for the lining. It's a bit to busy I think. Jack has been using it a lot to carry his toys around.

I definitely would recommend the pattern.

Weekender Travel Bag

I started the Weekender Travel Bag by Amy Butler in November 2011 and finally completed it March 2012.

I cut all the Fabric and interfacing and made the cording and then it just sat there. I would occasionally put it on my Ironing board  with every intention to start sewing it. I think I psyched myself out. There were so many pieces and everyone on the blogs said it was a frustrating bag to make.

The frustrating part for me was definitely finding the materials. It is an American pattern and trying to figure out what Peltex and Timtex and all the equivalents were at my local fabric store was a bit annoying.

I rushed through the cording and it wasn't even. I broke so many denim needles in the end I used a leather needle to put it all together and that was much better. I found the zipper method a bit strange but I followed the instructions and it turned out really nice. I realized halfway through that white was probably not the best colour choice for a carryall bag, but what can you do? I would also add some inner pockets if I could do it again.

The handles are a bit to short for my liking, I am 5'11 though so I always need to add a little length which I forgot to do. If you are of average height they should be fine. There was much cursing and some blood shed but I am definitely happy with the finished product. I can't tell yet if I will use this pattern again. It's a bit like child birth I think. Right now my emotions are still way to raw, give it a month and maybe I will feel differently.

Jack taking his modelling duties very seriously 

It was originally going to make this for a Birthday gift but I don't think I can part with this now after all we went though together.

 Now if I could only go on a weekend trip to test this baby out!

Spring in Victoria

We went back to the Island for a week in March. So we made the long drive and made it one piece. The drive home was definitely the sketchiest winter driving so far, I was a total wreck. Andrew was a superstar driver and  Jack was a trooper. We always prepare for the worst but he was amazing. I wanted to take a picture of what the roads were like but my camera was in the backseat and I wasn't about to take my seatbelt off to get it.  I just want to forget that drive completely and never think of it again.

As per usual I forget to take my camera out and all the pictures from this trip were taken by my sisters.

Jack and Caressa on some sort of mission. I love how she dresses herself. 

Little Hen and his Dad

Lil K being camera shy

Jack's go to dance move. 

Silly sisters never let anyone take a picture

I love the petting zoo. The tiny goats are so adorable

This is one of the only normal pics we could get of Raven without her making a silly face. Only because she didn't know we were taking a picture.

So much fun playing with his Aunties 

It was a great trip. Jackson loves being around family. I love all the adult company and seeing friends I haven't seen in a long time. We also got to go on a nice John's place date while we were home. If you haven't tried there waffles with cream cheese syrup or egg's benedict I urge you to go right now and get some.

I really must make an effort to take more pictures. I am homesick already, luckily we have a few weddings to go home for this summer so it won't be long until we are back again.