My Creative Wednesday

I was a sewing machine today! Today I worked on Bible Covers for my shop.   These are my very favorite items to make, I make each one totally unique, I want each of them to be a very special one of a kind item for the people that buy them.

For the first one I made this is the pattern I picked out:

I then needed to decide on the color I wanted my handles to be, I decided to pick from one of these books that my friend brought me.  Look at all these!  There are some great pieces in here!

I decided on a pretty pink one, so I sewed up my handles first.

I then sandwiched all my layers together and pinned it in place.

I sewed it up leaving an opening for turning it right side out:

I then top stitch it to enclose the opening and iron it to make it all pretty and smooth:

See how the Bible fits into the pockets?

Once I was all done sewing, I added a few jewels to the outside for the finishing touch!

It is now all done and ready for photos and listing in my shop

You can see this Bible Cover and all the other ones I made today here.  I am listing the rest of them as soon as I hit the publish button.  I hope you enjoyed spending some creative time with me, and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.  Have a blessed, happy Thursday everyone! ♥

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags

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Lets Create A Pot Holder Handle......

What is a Pot Holder Handle?  It is actually quite the nifty little accessory to have for your kitchen.  Basically it is a pot holder that is made to slide over the handles of your pots and pans to keep you from burning your hands when you are trying to move them from the stove.  Today we are going to make one.  Ready? Lets get started!

First I picked out the colors I wanted to use, I wanted something bright and cheerful so this is what I picked. (By the way this is a great project for using up those scraps)

Next I cut out all my pieces and pin them together like a sandwich. 

Next I sewed the trim at the top.

Then I happen to glance to my right and see this!  Wish I could spend my day lounging while someone is working away!

Next we sandwich our two pieces together and sew them up.

Oh you will also need to rewind your bobbin cause we all know that right in the middle of a project is when it always runs out!

Turn it inside out and it will look like this:

I top stitch along the edge using a zig-zag stitch and you are now ready to cook!

 These make great gifts!  Birthdays, Housewarming, Wedding Showers.  You can see this Pot Holder Handle Here

I also have different patterns available in pairs in my shop

If you don't see a pattern/color you like please feel free to contact me and I will be more than happy to try and create either one or a set that is just the style you are looking for!

Until Next time, happy sewing, happy creating, just be happy!

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags

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