Dear Finny,
Is it just me or is everyone on vacation? Oh wait, you are in Costa Rica. (I hope your trip is going great! Love that country. So pretty, tropical and balmy.) By the looks of our lack of July entries, I think it is safe to say most crafty chicas are lounging by the pool with their feet up and a cold margarita in hand. Who can blame them? My entry for the July project was pathetic at best.
That said, I’ve got big plans for the August-September project. That’s right, I am once again making this a two-month project. My reasoning is that we are all in summer mode and frankly, we are quickly running out of cute projects in this book. Double-up time.
But! Before I announce the August Finny and Donk Great Sewing Adventure project, the July winner hands down is Denver Brunette. Yet again this woman wows me. How cute is that kid? How great is that project? Yep, she’s a smartie. And she once again wins. Bravo!
I am thinking about making one of these for myself, minus the hoodie. There is no bikini ridicule when you are wearing a towel poncho at the beach.
Now, the August-September project is the tri-pocket ticking tote. It is the cover project and while I know many of you will groan at the idea of sewing yet another bag, please consider the twist. This bag is not to be sewn for your use. Instead, you must create this for someone else and explain why you are giving it away. Not only does this support the CAOK movement, but I am pretty darn sure there are a lot of kids headed back to school in the next few weeks who don’t have a backpack and would love to rock this bag. Make it with ticking, or don’t. Make it a tote, or a backpack or a fanny pack if you are really creative. Do whatever inspires you to complete the project, post a photo in the Flickr pool and share your sewing talents with others.
Sound good? See what happens when you go on vacation? Ha!
Love,
Donk