Classmate Success...

 I played in the studio yesterday. I was anxious to sew up the "Classmate",

so I set aside the entire afternoon to cut, fuse, sew, bind and finish it.

 I chose two fabrics from Blank Quilting Company for the main and 

contrast fabrics. I got this fabric at Crazy Quilters, but I also have the

same fabric in a russet color that I got at Sandy's Quilt Shop last fall.

 For the lining fabric, I used a tiny dot from Moda's "Pure" line.

The color coordinated perfectly and I had plenty in my stash to use.

 I really like the pockets, both zippered and plain. All are lined and inter-

faced, so the entire organizer has a nice, sturdy weight to it. It's roomy,
too, measuring 8" x 12" when closed, and 8" x 21" when open.

There are pen holders, and I even have pockets behind pockets...

 and pockets behind zippers! I have places for needles, threads, scissors,

patterns and fabric. This will be just the ticket for taking on our travels.

 Best of all, this pattern was well-written, easy to understand, simple

to execute - and I know I'll make more of them. I think they'll be 

perfect gifts for my creative friends. It will be fun to personalize them.

I thought I'd share the pattern cover again in case you're interested in

getting a copy for yourself. If you already have it and are wondering if

you should make it up, I'm going to recommend that you give it a try.

I thing you'll be glad you did!

***This is an unsolicited and uncompensated endorsement.