I have been in a slight funk lately, not feeling too inspired to sit at my sewing machine for hours, as usual. I attribute this to summer, gardening (er, weed pulling), family visits, and reading. But I feel a sewing spurt coming on now.

A few months ago, I signed up to participate in Anina‘s Three-By-Three Swap, where we each had to make 16 nine-patches for the months of May and June.

There was enough interest, so we are making nine-patches to swap in July too. We have to use a dark and a medium, so I found some good dark fabrics in my Garden Party stash. I ended up with eight of each color scheme.

My husband requested a set of pillowcases, so these fabrics on my sewing table today. (he picked them out)

I ‘ve also had a couple charm packs lying around for awhile, so I think it’s high time I make something with them.

I want to make this bag with these charms.

And I want to make this bag with these charms.

There, that should keep my sewing mojo going again. I’m starting to feel re-energized again, so I better get going! Hope you enjoy the day!