Starting something new...

It's a great feeling to put the last stitch in a project and sit back to admire it with a sense of achievement. All that time and effort, finally it is done. It may not be perfect but I did my best and I'm happy. And if I've learned something new along the way, all the better!

As I've just finished my Welcome Home Pillow, it's time to start something new. I just love that feeling.. the anticipation.. the buzz I get from choosing what to stitch and gathering the supplies. I think I get as much pleasure from beginning a project as I do from finishing one!

So here's my new project... one I am very excited about. I really want to have a go at making a tote bag to carry my patchwork/applique/stitchery projects in. Something smarter that a supermarket carrier bag :) And it has to have a huge pocket on the front for patterns etc. In search of a stitchery design that I could use on the pocket, I found the perfect thing....

It's called "Spring - The Earth Awakens" - a brand new design by Whimsy Dell. It came as a PDF file that I could print out and use straight away. It's the first time that I've bought a pattern this way and I am very impressed I have to say. Beautifully presented with very detailed instructions.. I couldn't wait to start!

Here it is in the process of being traced on the lightbox.

I've chosen the fabrics I'll use for the bag, the threads are sorted and I'm all ready to begin stitching...

take a deep breath...
make the first stitch...
oh, I just love starting something new :)