It's the end of Term 3, spring school holidays here right now. No school for two weeks, which my kids have always looked forward to and which I love too. After 10/11 weeks of hard work, exams, activities etc, it's nice that they get these fortnight-long breaks a few times through the year.

At Hobbysew, they offer some work shop / classes, designed for kids. Some classes are for little ones (like plaster craft painting) and some are for the older ones (ages 10+). This week, I'm teaching a group of girls how to make pencil cases. It'll be nice that they can learn how to make a pencil case which they can take to school when Term 4 goes back. Plus, there's the hope that they enjoy it so much that they'll want to make more and more and catch that sewing bug that we all caught. Inspiring a new generation of sewers and quilters to find that handmade joy.

I've created a few samples of pencil cases - some small for just a few pens, a little larger to include more "stuff". I also made a quilted scrappy EPP pencil case - just for fun. I used left over pieces from Ellie Whittaker's new quilting cotton range and then straight-line quilted the panel with a variety of aurifil thread. Personally, I love all of the bright colour and how it turned out.

EPP Pencil Case - Front

EPP Pencil Case - Back

I have a different class planned for next week -  hand stitched felt bookmarks - which will suit a younger group of kids who won't need a sewing machine. I'll work on those samples later in the week and share what I come up with.

Now I'm off to walk the dogs and then taking dad out to the bank/groceries etc. Hoping for some time in the sewing room later today. Fingers crossed!

PS Here's a little look at the behind the scenes photo shoot. Harry was determined to "help" take pictures.