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I finally put together a real bag for the cover photo of the pattern. I had made a few bags while I was messing around with ideas and then wrote the pattern for a version I thought would be best. It was a little different than the ones I had made, so I didn't want to put them on the cover. Marcia was nice enough to try out the pattern so her bag went on the cover for a bit, but then I saw this fabric at the shop and decided that I "needed" a green bag for the cover photo. The patterns will be at the shop next week..
Now I am playing with an "It's a Wrap" fabric basket - or maybe it's a tote bag? All I'm sure about is that it's getting bigger and I'm having sooooo much fun. I had some small strips leftover from Eldon and now they have found a use. Photos coming soon.
It really looked like this! In the foreground are my morning glories that are winding their way on the terrace fence.
Wow! It sure has been awhile! We did go away for a few days but time has been flying by. I've been playing with my 820 in preparation for the demo on 8/20/09 at The Happy Quilter. I decided to see how many of the different features I could use making fabric bowls. It's been a great way to learn more about this machine. Tapering and Tassel stitches included!! This machine has a great stitch, and it's so easy to modify the tension for different threads. I do love making these bowls.
It's not a very good photo, but the top is pieced. I just quilted and bound the other big one for the fall session, while getting used to the new machine. Did it all in one day! OK, so it wasn't very fancy quilting (and I did all the binding by machine), but I am faster with the bigger space. Next will be a table runner, and then I figure I'll be comfortable enough to tackle this one. 
Isn't that a pretty sight?! I'm having a blast on this machine. The Dual Feed function is wonderful. I've been putting the rows together on this quilt, and my other machine was pushing the bulky points off so that it was a real challenge to get them to match. The 820 with the dual feed just breezes over these seams and tonight I finished putting the rows together. Now for borders and quilting.
My son says that the 820 makes my other 150 Bernina looks like a little Easy Bake Oven!
This is just another peak at this quilt. There are/will be 16 stars when it's all done. Hope to finish piecing the top in the next few days. Then I'll be able to quilt it on my new 820! It's all set up in it's cabinet and ready to go...
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