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I finished the laptop bag of which I am quite pleased. Now if I could just motivate myself to do something else.

Laptop Bag Finished

Almost. I have finished everything except attaching the shoulder strap because I still have to buy the piece which adjusts the strap's length. Tomorrow. Fabricland. I am pleased with the result and only hope that it fits... The intended laptop resides in Germany, the requester resides in England and the laptop cover is currently in Canada. Although I have the measurements, I don't work well without being able to actually slip a laptop into the bag. I used another laptop which is almost the same size and there's some give so I hope it works. I do have a Plan B, but that would require me retrieving the bag from the requester after she has presented it to the recipient. So it better fit!
Now on to my next project -- small appliance covers for Inbal's mixer, processor, blender.

Laptop bag started

The bag, which is actually just a large rectangle which will be folded in three, is cut out and quilted. I would like to make two inside pockets, one for a notebook and another zippered pocket for pens, pencils, etc. but I haven't figured out yet how to do it. If I can, I will. And then I will bind it and add a shoulder strap. Maybe this weekend (or earlier).
Shana Tova to my loyal readers, ha ha.

Back -- physically

I returned on September 1st from a month in Israel. I had so much fun just being with Inbal and Amit and Rotem. Amit is absolutely delicious. Such a pleasure to spend time with and to be there as he grows and discovers new things.
Although I had taken some sewing projects to work on, I got nothing done. Inbal has a sewing machine which I only managed to open once (because you cannot sew with a 15 month old under foot). And I couldn't really sew on that machine because I have been spoiled by my machine with its bells and whistles. Truthfully, I didn't really miss the sewing. And I have now been back several days and still haven't gone into my sewing room, even though I have several projects that I want to finish fairly soon. Maybe this afternoon I'll get started.
The one time I did sew in Israel, I started on a quilted cover for Paula's laptop. I just couldn't do it on Inbal's machine and now have to rip out the stitching I did do and start over. Also, I want to make quilted covers for Inbal's small appliances.
Practical stuff. And I wouldn't mind trying my hand at sewing some clothing for Amit. Am I changing direction again?
We shall see.

Chaya to Travel

The past few weeks have gone by in a whirlwind. Jojo was in town to surprise her mum on her birthday so I invited her for a family brunch. And since Alana and Michelle were here, Jojo and the girls tried their hand at shaving cream marbling. In September, we'll get together to make something from the dyed fabrics. Then a series of errands, visits, etc. Oh, and I made another tzedakah box for Jordie's Bat-Mitzvah part 1. She's having it on August 5th at camp. Part 2 will be in December in New York. Weather-permitting, I hope we'll be able to drive down.
Tomorrow I'm off to Israel. Today, I have to do my last minute laundry and finish packing. And maybe make a fabric Chinese take out box.

Chuppah to travel

Just found out that the chuppah I made for Stephen & Diana is going to travel to Montreal for a wedding there. Validation!

Loose Ends, Literally

I have finished the runner and placemats, including quilting and binds, except for loose (thread) ends. I'll get to that also. And so as not to waste any of the fabric from Japan, I also made 4 coasters -- still have to zigzag the edges of three.
And I pieced batting strips as soon as I finished squaring the pieces so I'm ready to go on my next project, ha, ha, ha.