Triple-Zip Along

I joined the Triple-Zip Along created by  Debbie at The Quilter's Table.  There are already bunches of the triple zip pouches in the flickr group.  Debbie wrote a tutorial for how to make a triple zip pouch, and Marci Girl wrote an alternative way to finish the pouch here. 

I have made several zippered pouches before and although I was intimidated by the zipper at first, now I love making these little zip pouches!  So quick and easy and the design possibilities are endless!  So much fun and you have a great usable item or gift when you are done.

So when I came across the Triple-Zip Along I decided to go for it!  Of course I chose bright colorful fabrics.

 I made a run to the store for a couple more zippers, and then I got all the pieces ready.

 

 

Here's the finished pouch. I had a bit of trouble finishing the last step, and had to go back and sew further up in order not to have a hole on either end, but after that it turned out fine.

Here you can see the linings  I used the same fabric but oriented it different ways.

This pouch was definitely a bit difficult to complete, but it does make a handy little bag!  I need to order more zippers, then maybe try another. Pop over to the Flickr pool and take a look at everyone else's zips!

Hearts

With Valentine's Day approaching, I felt inspired to make some hearts, so I cut some out from a variety of different fabrics.  A few from some patchwork I did years ago, some from designer fabrics and even one from some old flannel pajamas!  I stitched a few up into stuffed hearts.  That is pretty quick and then I can play with adding embellishments or not, and hand sewing the openings closed.  I like having some hand sewing to do in front of the TV at night sometimes.

Here are a few that are in process - still need the openings stitched up.  I put a bit of trim on the green and purple one. The background is from some freeform patchwork I made a long time ago.  And that red/pink one with the pom pom trim?  That is the first time I have sewn with pom pom trim.  So I am not too unhappy with the results, even though it could be better.  I guess it would be recommended to start out with something straight when learning to sew on trim, but I don't always do things the simple way!

 

 

I have been toying with the idea of making a little quilt with some applique hearts.  I love machine applique and I always love a white background.  I may dig through my stash and plan out a quilt . . .

 

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