I have a few irons in the fire at the moment so I thought I’d take stock.

1. The bag pattern

I’m busy revising my bag pattern. Do you remember these?

Well I’ve written a pattern and instructions on how to make them. The red and white one is another I made for my friend Sylvia in the US.

I also sent her a copy of my pattern and she tested it for me. I’m in the process of making the changes she suggested and then it will be available. It’s a simple pattern and even I – the world’s slowest machine sew-er – can make one in a couple of hours.

Here are some photos of the ones that Sylvia made. She used that double-sided, pre-quilted fabric and I think they look great. She made a shorter one and a longer one. The pattern is flexible and it’s really up to you what size you make it.