A few gifts in the works

 A couple of months ago I made two phone charger bags out of pre-quilted fabric = one for me, the other for my friend Cindy in CA.  I cut out a few more to give as gifts, and yesterday I made two for Christmas gifts (Mom and sister Jenny).  Someone told me "they're a fire hazard," which I don't believe, but that put a pall on continuing the project.  Guess I'll make zipper bags out of the fabric I cut up.  I still have more of that pre-quilted fabric that's not cut, too, so that will go on the shelf for some future project.  Today I'll go buy a few more zippers for those bags which I can fill with small gifts like candy, scarves, jewelry, etc.

Meanwhile, I got busy working on a "Clam Up Bag" by By-Annie.  It's rather complicated and uses a very long zipper.  The pattern offers instructions for five sizes (XS to XL), so I decided to make the medium one because I had a zipper long enough to fit it.  It seems like a lot of work for a small zipper bag, but I thought I ought to work on something with a little more "style."  I love the fabric I chose for this bag and have lots left for other projects.  I have several more long zippers so if I like the Clam bag, I will make a few more.

In the evening Paul and I went to a "Haunted State House" event in our state capitol.  Spooky stories and a spooky play were offered in various low lit places, including the House chambers.  There were loud screams and things going bump in the night.  Everyone seemed to have fun, and I was impressed by my friend Alan's production which involved a large cast throughout the building.  

Vermonters love their State House, we love to show it off, and this was a new way to see it.  We've been on tours many times, but for some it was a first visit.  I'm sure they'll be back for the historical tour sometime.