Happy Friday!
Can you believe it’s Friday already! School holidays are under way and yes it’s still raining. Mind you I give thanks that we do not have the heat and wildfires in Europe & America. If you are doing a staycation there are so many lovely places to visit in the UK including our very own Swansea and The Gower. The Gower Show is on Sunday 6th August from 9-5 and is a brilliant day out for all the family. Claire and I are off to The Festival of Quilts held in the NEC. It is an amazing show full of quilts from vintage to contemporary, mini to giant. They are a feast for the eye. As a lot of you might know we love quilting and for me it is a form of art.
My first big quilt…it brings me so much joy
What a lovely photo from BBC News
Asmaa was amazing throughout but all the contestants were great…will miss my Wednesday night fix
Did anyone watch the Great British Sewing Bee Final on Wednesday night? It was great. Did you think the right person won? Loved them all but I thought that Asmaa was a worthy winner. Her dress at the end was pure genius. I already can’t wait for the next series. Have a lovely weekend and I will catch up with you next Friday.
Our latest commission.
Love the colours that the lovely Carole chose.
The Joy of a Crossbody Bag!
Our crossbody handbag…
This is a great size. It may only be small but it is great for your everyday needs. Just ask Claire! This is her’s and she uses it all the time. We can make them in all colours and to suit you.
What’s your perfect everyday bag? Claire & I love a crossbody bag! These bags go across your torso keeping all your belongings safe, close and easy to hand. They are great for your everyday life but are really useful for all sorts of adventures. Crossbody bags come in all shapes and sizes - from handbag to messenger bag. At Sister Makes we love to make our favourite bags but especially the crossbody style.
This is an example of our messenger bags…
This was made for a lovely lady who wanted a bag to take on her travels to Australia. It needed to hold her iPad, phone and all her documentation safely. I used five different fabrics to make the flap and pockets in patchwork. It has a patch pocket under the flap, a zip pocket in the back, a patch pocket inside and another zipped pocket inside making it an ideal bag for travel or work.
We love to make our bags using beautiful Japanese fabrics but we also love patchwork and quilting. The world is your oyster! We can make a bag in your colour and style. For more ideas have a look at our gallery on our website www.sistermakes.co.uk. You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook. If you haven’t already please sign up for our newsletter. We will be starting the newsletters from August and there will be 10% off crossbody bags for newsletter subscribers.