Ultimate Boxy Pouch

I took my favorite parts of two different boxy pouch tutorials and combined them to make the perfect pouch for me. I loved the size and dimensions of the pouch by  kelbysews.blogspot.com but the handle and interior finish of the one by pinkxstitches.blogspot.com. 

I love the way these turned out and already have several more cut and ready to sew up :)

Cross Stitch Catch Up

Sorry for disappearing for the last few weeks!  There have been some BIG changes around our house and I'm still getting used to it. 

I quit my job and don't have access to a computer so my posts will have to be via iPhone for awhile. 

Since I'm home more I've been able to catch up on 2 of the 4 monthly samplers I'm working on. 

The Zodiac Sampler by Clouds Factory. 

And the Story Time Classics Sampler from The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery. 

Next up is the Woodland Sampler (by TFPS as well). It was actually the sampler for 2013. I was stitching along st that time but fell behind about halfway through. Then I decided I wasn't happy with my linen choice and trashed the whole thing. Now seems like a good time to give it another try :). 

But first I have a whole stack of precut craft show items that need attention...