Some Random Bits

Some randomness to share today . . .

In following along with the Let's Get Acquainted blog hop, Lori from adventures in fabric shared about her favorite quilting tool - "The Binding Tool".

Source: clotilde.com via Virginia on Pinterest

I took the time to watch the video Lori shared, and kind of think this little tool will help me with joining those testy binding ends, hopefully achieving a smoother finish. Anyone else ever used it?

A shout-out to my daughter Rachel who blogs at Snippets of Sweetness. She's a member of the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild and two of her mini quilts will be displayed in their upcoming exhibition! Cool, huh?!

Have you seen the awesome bag Terri of sewfantastic came up with by tweaking Jeni's Drawstring Bag with exterior pockets? She shared it as part of Purse Palooza, and she tells you all about it in her post on Sew Sweetness. In fact, there have been oodles of awesome bags throughout Purse Palooza and I wouldn't mind trying some of them eventually.

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Speaking of bags - Jennifer of Knotted-Threads also tested the "Read" Book Bag pattern I showed you earlier in the week. Isn't her version fun?

Source: knotted-thread.com via Debbie on Pinterest

Michelle's pattern is now available for sale on her cityhousestudio etsy shop!

And  on a foodie note, Pioneer Woman posted Grillin' Recipe Contest winner videos. Perfect timing for those of us in the U.S., with July 4 (Independence Day) right around the corner!