Elephant pouch

My husband printed a couple of patterns for me on Friday, one of them being this tutorial and pattern by Very Berry Handmade, for a flat bottom, straight sided pouch. I think his printer did reduce the size slightly, but as I couldn't wait to get going, I used it as it was!  

This is my first attempt at a pouch and at a zip! Few problems here and there (through lack of experience, the tutorial was great, thanks Ali) but here it is;

Finishing off

While my youngest baby had a nap this morning,  I made a simple phone case for my husband to stop his phone getting scratched (his shop bought one is broken). It's a bit boring and grey, but he won't use it otherwise!  I  thought I better finish off his wallet by doing the top stitching, I emailed him this picture and his response was "About time."

Square in a square

I thought I'd give this tutorial a quick go by Red Pepper Quilts. Her quilts are gorgeous, and I especially love the economy block one she made. I want to make a cushion and maybe a quilt using this method.  Let's see if I can get some more fabric ordered for this!!