Fun but Intimidating

 I've now entered two pieces for the Moda Bake Shop Sliced contest. Making the projects was a lot of fun even though the pressure was on with the little time I had to make them. The only requirements were that they had to be original, have a buckle, and be made from Moda pre-cut fabric. Looking at other peoples' projects and seeing their creativity and use of fabrics has also been inspiring. Several people have links to their blogs and it is a little intimidating to see how many of them work in the field. Sewing has been a hobby that I love and creative outlet for me when I can fit it in my schedule, but for a lot of these people this is their profession. I have to admit I feel like I am in a little over my head, like a little fish in a big ocean, but I am still keeping my fingers crossed! Here is what my Studio Apron  and Mouse started as .....

My Moda Jelly Rolls of inspiration.

My first idea put on paper. I immediately decided that I like the idea of a rounded bottom.

So I used what was handy to round the bottom edges.

I chose charcoal to make the other colors pop in contrast.

Fabric I chose for my mouse pin cushion.

An old sweater I wanted to re-purpose.

I put a little foam board in the bottom of the mouse so that the needles wouldn't poke me!

And finally, my two projects together.

Wish me luck!