Sew-vivor: Round 1 Emerald Challenge

Well, today is the day that the Emerald Challenge items are revealed for the top ten Sew-vivors!  This is my first sewing competition and I was feeling a little awed by the talent of my competition, so I knew I would have to think of something special.  Luckily inspiration came quickly for me, and I am very happy with my project!  Although there is something fishy about it.....

I decided to use the green as scales for this cute little fish pouch!  I have had this idea rattling around in my head for a couple years, when I bought a similar backpack style fish bag for Big G in a market in Italy, and have seen some variations since on Pinterest.  This challenge was the proding I needed to get it done!

The drawstring closure can be pulled on both sides for a shorter wristlet strap, or pulled to one side for  over-the-shoulder wear.  And the drawstring doubles as a fishy mouth :)

 

Lots of room for a phone, change purse, keys and all sorts of treasures inside!

This little fishy was instantly claimed by The Middle Child.

I am sure the other contestants will be bringing all sorts of talent to this challenge, so hop over to Family Ever After, take a look and cast your vote!  Voting is open now through Friday evening, and the five who advance will be announced next Wednesday. One vote per device :)  Thanks so much and wish me luck!

I'm a Sew-vivor

I was really excited to see that my yoga bag made the top ten finalists out of 146 excellent entries in the Sew-vivor competition over at Family Ever After!  There is some stiff competition, including one of my besties, Kaelin of The Plaid Scottie who kicked some arse with her woven pouch!

Now I have to complete three sewing challenges.  First up: something emerald.  Then something with buttons, then something quilted........my brain is working overtime, will see what it comes up with!  Wish me luck!

(and I can't get the Destiny's Child "I'm a Survivor" song out of my head!)