Stitch Me Up Blog Hop

It's FINALLY here! My very first time to actually participate in a blog hop and present something I have made! I've followed so many of the previous blog hops and figured it looked like so much fun that  it was time to start my own blog and join in with all the other talented ladies out there.

Before I begin, I want to thank Madame Samm who goes to so much behind-the-scenes effort to produce the blog hops for all of us. Many thanks and much appreciation, Madame Samm! I also want to extend a hand of thanks to Jane who has been encouraging us, giving us tips, hints and helping us to know just what we should be doing. Thanks, Jane! And finally, I want to thank Debbie and Cyndi (along with Madame Samm) for providing us with such a lovely array of embroidery projects to choose from--and that was quite the challenge!

Of course, a blog hop isn't complete without bloggers and bloggees (is there such a thing?!), so I invite you to take the time to visit each of the participating blogs with their projects today, along with all the others that were posted yesterday and those that will be posted for the remainder of the hop. I know I'll certainly be visiting them and seeing all the wonderful projects they'll be sharing. Today's bloggers are:

Janice@ That Other Blog

Angela@ That Other Blog

piece peace

Stitchin’ By The Lake  

Phoenix Heirlooms

Sew Incredibly Crazy

Mamaccessories

 Molly's Place

Kath's Creations

Get More Done Today  (You are here!)

Sew Many Yarns

The Distracted Domestic

Sheila's Quilt World

UK City Crafter 

So, without further ado...drum roll, please...

It was SO hard to choose a design and just as difficult to choose a project. I finally settled on a messenger bag, since I've been wanting to make one. And this particular embroidery design just seemed like the perfect fit. I should probably have taken pictures throughout the process, but I forgot in my enthusiasm to get this made.

We have a lovely little stone wall just outside my quilt studio and it's just the perfect place for taking outdoor pictures. But today was the first day of spring and when I looked out the window I saw FLOWERS--beautiful little blue Vincas!

So I had to go and take another picture among the pretty little flowers! Maybe spring is finally here!

Here's a closer view of the embroidery. I tried to capture the colors that were in the main body fabric of the bag and the floral embroidery design seemed to complement the paisley design in the fabric. I added a piped border to the embroidered flap to give it a more finished, professional look and I'm really pleased with how it turned out.

One of my daughters came by today and exclaimed so much over how pretty the bag is and how she REALLY needs a new bag--I think this may end up being her Easter present! I guess I'll just have to get busy and make myself another bag!

I've enjoyed sharing my project with you and hope you've enjoyed your visit! Have a wonderful day!