Cotton and Cork

I’ve been teasing this bag in my stories for weeks and I finally finished but I didn’t get a chance to take pictures until this weekend..

This tote is all about color and contrast and im here for it. Love the colors, the strap connectors, and the shape. I ❤️ all the details in this bag.

I’ll put it up on the website soon, but DM if you are interested …

So excited my donation of a handmade special edition helped raise $100 for the United Way at the charity auction at work. I’m so thrilled to be able to contribute to the theme of the event in my own way.

Turquoise and coral are just made for each other.

And just in time to celebrate earth day.

I’m On the search for the perfect lunchbox. I found this kit during Shophop last month and I was intrigued by the zipper and its installation. So I thought I would give it a try since the kit came with insulbrite, webbing, and even a little plastic base insert. But I wasn’t happy with the construction method so I made a few changes. I wanted the base to be flat and I added extra interfacing to make it sturdier. I’m happy with the results. The lunchbox is so wide and perfectly fit my Tupperware containers plus all my lunch snacks. I love how the zipper tape is wide enough to add a little extra binding or decorative touch.
I also like that it’s washable. Let me know if you would like to see more lunch totes.

Visualizing! When I bought this fabric years ago I knew I wanted to make this for my sewing room someday. Now that I’ve been in my new space a while, it was finally time.
My LQS quilted the 2 yard for me and it made the project come together so quickly. I love the quilting in this! The texture is Devine! I had enough main fabric to complete the cover for my juki and my coverstitch, but my serger for the scrappy treatment. I think all three covers look great. I improvised on the coverstitch and serger, not following the pattern exactly. One of them has a little handle. And the pockets keep the manuals and accessories safe to the corresponding machine. I love how my sewing space is coming together. It’s my happy place.

latest. Do you love it?!?!! Love it so much, Im thinking of making a kids version next. Let me know in the comments what you would like to see me make.

Girly version next- yes or no?

in an effort to use up the half yard quilted panel from the violet backpack, I made this little and used up the last of the panel.







On to the next project..

and stops in

goes boating in
This little was a trooper! Everything I needed for the day and more!




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in amazing with my latest bag make

The pouch by is the last of the series.
And it’s up for grabs. Enter for you chance to win on the post.

I’ve really enjoyed making these pieced quilted pouches into a series. Did you all enjoy them too? What do you think about making another giveaway series next year? Let me know your thoughts on what you’d like to see for prizes

📣GIVEAWAY ALERT

The Autumn Breeze Pouch is up for grabs
To enter simply:
🍂 follow me at
🍂Like this post
🍂Comment your favorite this about fall

I think my favorite thing about fall is the use of warm colors.. from home decor to clothes. Everything changes from summer brights to cozy warm.

Legal stuff:
📝 open to US Residents 18+
📝Giveaway will be closed on Monday Oct 30 at midnightCST.
📝 Winner announced on Tuesday Oct 31 on stories
📝Giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by IG or affiliated companies
📝GoodLuck!

I lived in Mexico City as a small child and still remember eating candy sugar skulls.
What do you remember from early childhood?

The temperature finally dipped below 90 this weekend, so that means it’s officially fall in Texas 🍂
Which leads me to the fabric pull for the next and last pouch giveaway.
Feeling the fall vibes with these colors?

I want to highlight the triangle pouch in this month’s giveaway. It’s approx 9 in king and about 4.5” wide in both directions. It great for this odd shaped toiletries or accessories. And the handle can me hung just about anywhere. Check out the giveaway post for your chance to win.

📣Giveaway time! This months giveaway is a pouch set using the new Lighthearted line from .
The triangle pouch is so unique and versatile. I love these sweet little cuties. I’m sure you will too!
To enter:
🩵 like this post
🩵 follow cottonandcorkbags
🩵comment with your favorite sweet treat








📝Rules:
Open to US residents, 18+.
Drawing closes Friday Sept 29 at 11:59pm CST. Winner will be announced in stories on Saturday Sept 30th.

Good luck!

Just in time for the weekend festivities! A little something for my table.
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Big thanks to .bm for the placemat design and pattern. They turned out so great!
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I used ombré fabrics from
For the piecing and I feel they give the flag design movement, with texture coming from the construction method.
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👀 sneak peak today at this beautiful new line coming soon by Camille Roskelley for

I was lucky to win this charm pack in a drawing for sew and tell at my lqs when I showed my .So I decided to share the love and make the next giveaway pouch out of this charm pack… your next opportunity to win a one of a kind pouch with new fabric is coming up at the end of the month.. say tuned!

Happy Monday! This weekend was an all things walking foot, so all things quilting! Getting ready for a few new projects.

in in yellow!
These colors are so vibrant!

This weekend was all about home maintenance but I did manage to squeeze in a little sewing. This is the in
It’s such an easy to follow pattern. I think I’m gonna make the other two color ways in this same pattern. The is so much better irl.

REMINDER: Today is the last day to enter the giveaway. Head over to the grid for details.

Since I’m doing these little pouches for fun, I thought you all might join in the fun too. Im doing my first GIVEAWAY!
You can win this super cute sunflower pouch.

Details:
quilted cotton in sunflower design, zipper closure, 10.5”x7.5”.

How to enter:
🌻 Like this post
🌻 Follow
🌻 comment with your favorite flower

RULES 📜
US only, 18+.
Give away will close on Monday July 31 11:59PM. Winner will be announced on my stories. If winner does not claim prize within 24 hours, a second winner will be chosen. Void where prohibited. This contest is not associated with Instagram.

Good luck!

The Aries shoulder bag is up on the shop! Stop by and visit the site

Is it summer yet? My lemon table runner says yes! .
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Table runner pattern by

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My placemats were made with placemat inserts and all print fabric for backing and placemats are an print that I just love. I think the lemon picks up the yellow accents from the print and coordinates with the blue and white Talavera placesetting

Had to share these beauties. 🌻🌻🌻

Thanks

There is something about these dots that say to me “quilt me!” So quilting it is..

While visiting Playa del Carmen last week, we walked past the chapel located on the center of town. I noticed a booth outside attended by nuns selling Mexican embroidered tops. So of course I stopped and bought one as a souvenir. The nun said they were made by the nuns just near by, but it wasn’t until I got home that I noticed the construction. It is HANDMADE. I wanted to share in appreciation of the craftsmanship that goes into a top like this. It may appear simple but notice how well the stitches are evenly done. Hem is secured with a running stitch. The backside of the embroidery looks as neat and even as the front.
I will treasure this top because I can appreciate the skill, dedication, and time that went into creating it . As I hope others will do with my handmade creations.

Last stop on the Frida Bag Tour is Costa Maya and Bacalar Lagoon

Crossbody made specially for this vacation. I loved the pattern and I can see making it again. Who else loves a crossbody when traveling?
Pictures from Tulum,Mexico and beach in Roatan Honduras

Im packing up for a trip this week and I always take some hand stitching with me. The project this trip will be to add embroidery stitching to my wool flower using my handy dandy Creative Stitching guide. Im looking forward to practicing my since this is not something I do everyday. .
Also, I added some pics of my that I’ll take with me. It’s very travel friendly as it packs up quite nicely.
Pattern from using fabric line from a few years ago. I love this organizer and I think it would be useful for so many other travel needs.
Do you travel with a project?