Noodlehead Quarry Tote

 

The Quarry Tote by Noodlehead is another one of my recent favorite patterns.  It comes together fairly quickly and the step by step sewalong video Anna has posted on her YouTube channel is really helpful.  

I made this one with this cute cat fabric from Ruby Star Society.  This friend loves cats and loves to knit and crochet and the Quarry Tote makes a great project bag.  

I added a grommet on the side that you can thread the yarn through.  I wasn't sure if this would be a nice feature or not and though I haven't tried it personally, my friend seems to like it for her projects. 

I didn't have the netting that the pattern called for so I used a clear vinyl instead and I think it woks just as well.  Overall, another great pattern by Noodlehead.

Noodlehead Range Backpack + Mini Version

 Earlier this year, I came across the Range Backpack by Noodlehead.  I wanted to make something to donate to a charity auction and I thought this would be perfect.  I joined the Noodlehead Sewing Patterns Facebook group and got a lot of ideas and inspiration, in particular the zippered top.  

It was fairly easy to figure out and essentially I put together the front and back and then attached each to the zipper leaving an opening at the bottom of the lining then turned the whole thing right side out.  

As much as I like this bag and pattern I found it to be a little big for my taste, so I made my own mini version.  I wanted something that was just big enough for my computer, water bottle and a few extra odds and ends.  

The finished size is about 13 inches tall, 11 inches wide and 3 inches deep.  

I put together a PDF of the modifications I made HERE.  You will need to purchase the pattern from Noodlehead in order to make the bag.  

Let me know if you make a mini version....tag me on IG #zaaberry.

I'm Back!

Hard to believe my last blog post was nearly 10 years ago!  It feels like yesterday...  I'm not sure what exactly prompted me to want to start posting again, but here goes.   

That little girl that inspired my blog and business name graduated high school and is studying Marketing.  My son is a Junior in high school and starting the college search process.  Crazy that in a few short years, the house will be a little quieter.

My lab research position came to end in 2019 and after bouncing around a bit I've landed back in the Higher Ed world using my science background to support facility renovations.  It's been a great learning experience and I really enjoy being back on a college campus.  I also decided I wanted to go back to school and enrolled in a Master's in Business Analytics program.  

In 2020, like many people, we added a fur baby to our family and she has been my new inspiration.  From doggy toys to Halloween costumes, much of my sewing in recent years has been for her.  So much so that when she hears my sewing machine, she comes running hoping for a new toy.  

That's the update for now.  I have some ideas for posts and hopefully will keep up some level of momentum.  I really enjoy blogging even if nobody is listening.  It's my own personal journal. 

XO Ruby