A new bag with an old frame

I made this bag couple of years ago and it has been my favourite bag. I think, bought fabric in France.

However, in one of my workshops a lady came with a big with same metal frame.  I asked her to give me some measurements and here is the result. 



Elmer - patchwork elephant

Some years ago a friend gave me David McKee's book Elmer.  It was one of the favourite books of my children.  Recently, I bought a book Sew It, Stuff It by Rob Merrett and there was a patchwork elephant.  I did not like the actual size of the book (it seemed too big) and just reduced a little bit.  I took the pattern to a copy shop to make it even smaller sized elephant.  I cannot promise when I will make a patchwork elephant family.  Here is the first patchwork elephant is standing proudly on my table. 

A pencil case

A quick little project was done in a little time.  I do like these quick projects.  Actually, there were not as quick as I would say because I needed to go to shop to get a right sized zip.  The result was adorable.