And we're off... Again!

I'm finally feeling like I've recovered from our trip to Valdez (which was awesome and exhausting), just to turn around and head back out on Wednesday. Though I really can't complain because this time I'm headed out with the hubby to Seattle to watch the Broncos/Seahawks re-match! :) We're Broncos fans, so we're hoping for a little better outcome this time! 

And, in true Enjoli fashion, I am cramming in three projects before we leave! As of last night I have 1 of 3 complete! I decided that I needed a blanket for the plane, a nice big carry-on bag to carry said blanket and a new stroll around Pikes Place bag! :) My husband thinks I'm crazy, maybe I am, but at least I'll be crazy in style! 

For my "stroll around Pikes Place" bag, I chose the Noodlehead 241 Tote! I used mostly Art Gallery, Indelible, as well as an Angela Walter print for the lining. I decided to make the strap adjustable, but once it was done, I decided I liked the length and stitched it down. If I decide to, later I can just undo that stitch and adjust the strap a little more. 

I'm not going to lie, I am pretty excited with how it turned out. 

Here is the pattern if you want to make one too! It really is a simple bag to make, and like all of her patterns, the instructions are great!

For my extra large carry on bag, I chose the Noodlehead Poolside Tote! (Are you sensing a trend?!)

As you can see, we're still in the construction phase on this one! I have all the pieces cut and interfacing fused, now just to find a few moments to sneak away and start sewing! I used more pieces from Art Gallery's Indelible line, as well as an awesome striped denim we had in the shop!

Here is the link to find this pattern, it is going to be BIG, but I think it will work perfectly to tote my plane blanket and reading materials!

And, for my cozy plane blanket, I'm pretty much making it up as I go, but I have some awesome fabrics cut and washed! I am using a few of our new Birch Organic Cottons, and a coordinating Organic Fleece, which is oh so soft!

Doesn't that look comfy?! The two prints are the organic cotton and super soft once washed! And I won't tell you how soft the fleece is, you would be jealous! Though, I will say, if blue isn't your color, we have it in brown and yellow too! I may be buying more of it! 

So, all of this is to be finished by Wednesday afternoon, since I have to be at work by 3, am teaching that night and then headed to the airport at 10 pm! Hmmm.. do you think I can do it?! 

I hope you all get some sewing in this week, and if you are football fans ... look for me in the Seahawks stadium! I'll wave!

Happy Sewing,

Enjoli (and Gertrude)