Hello blogging buddies, its March 25 here on my little Island in the Sun–PEI, Canada. Yessiree friends, I live in a beach community on the East Coast of Canada, so the Salt and Sand Blog Hop feels like it might have been made just for me.
Today is my day to to reveal a little something that IMHO is gonna be a really posh accessory for those summer days and nights right around the corner…AND I think its a perfect fit for the “Hop” being hosted by Carla (https://createinthesticks.blogspot.com) and Carol (https://www.justletmequilt.com/2021/01/new-blog-hop-salt-and-sand-signups.html) .
As always the rules are simple, which means the options are endless. All we have to do is sew something in ocean/sand colours and/or celebrating ocean creatures.
I love the beach…not sitting on a blanket in the hot summer sun…that’s kinda boring (and also really really bad for my mature skin), but I absolutely love love love getting up early in the morning and taking hubby and our three pooches for a walk along the shore at low tide. We literally can stroll through our back yard onto a trail that leads to an amazing world renowned beach. I am a lucky lucky woman.
Its nice to have something light to carry necessities in like a) keys b) sunglasses c) phone and d) mad money for a popsicle, so I decided to make myself a little carry-all pouch. Through sheer serendipity, I had a pattern for a simple FPP block that I found on IG at #fishybonespattern. You can also see it at #unicornhartspattern. Its a 9″ x 5″ little fishy skeleton and its perfectly adorable. I decided I would cut it back just a tiny bit to 9″ x 4.5″ and use it for the back of my pouch. Next I found a very simple zipper/pocket pouch tutorial on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/115686284165738435/ and got to work creating the perfect little pouch for summer strolls on the beach. I modified the size/number of the pockets to suit my needs and in less than an hour I was the proud owner of this beautiful pouch. (BTW, I am not good at installing zippers, and the only one I had was this one with metal teeth). I would suggest that you use a nylon one but I gotta say I love the way this one looks in the pouch. The pouch is perfect, very summery/beachy/practical and just as cute as the proverbial button if I do say so myself.
These are the bloggers who’s posts are going live today and tomorrow. I know they would love you to visit them.
March 25
Freckled Fox Quiltery (that’s me!)
Quilts Fabric and Thread Tales
March 26
You can also go visit the folks who blogged earlier this week by checking out these links. (Pssst, you really should go, there are some ahhhsome posts in this group!
March 22
March 23
Becky’s Adventures in Quilting and Travel
March 24
Now aren’t you glad you did?
Did you do something creative today?
Very cute pouches and perfect for this blog hop! xx
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Very cute carry-alls. They look to be a perfect size too.
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The pouch is perfect. That little fishy skeleton is perfect for this hop. Thanks for the links.
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It’s a gorgeous looking pouch.
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Velda the fish skeleton pouch is so much fun. Found one of those (fish skeleton that is) when walking the beach today on Okanagan Lake, BC.
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What a fun little fish pouch. Perfect for the beach!
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How wonderful your walks sound. You are so lucky and now you do have the perfect carry-all pouch. Adorable in every way!
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I have so wanted to travel to PEI. Hopefully when the borders open. I love your small pouch, so creative!
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It sounds like an idyllic place to live and your little pouch will come in handy nearly everyday. Perfect.
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Super cute zip pouch for the Hop!! I’ve wanted to visit PEI for years. Anne of Green Gables fan, you see!
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Nice pouch! It’s perfect for this hop and will be great for carrying your little things.
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Love the beaches on PEI!!!! And your pouch is perfect for walking on them!
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What a cute idea that is. I like your rower piece!
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Cute pouch! Love your stand too! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Your pouches are perfectly adorable! Thank you for sharing.
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These convenient and useful little pouches are perfect for a walk along the beach or anywhere. The fish bones is a very fun design and the pockets are so handy to separate items. Yes, metal zips can be a bit tough on needles if you’re not careful, but I agree, they do look good in specific circumstances.
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Cool pouch, I love the fish bone side.
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What a fun little project. Don’t drop it on the beach or it might get lost :D. I’m jealous of your proximity to the beach. PEI is such a wonderful place (the little bit of it I have been lucky enough to explore).
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Those pouches are perfect for a beach walk. Fishy Bones is just too cute! I love your rowboat in the background, too. Thank you for sharing your beachy fun with us!
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Perfect for a walk on the beach and yes, lucky you! Love the fishbones!
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Your pouches are wonderful, especially the fish bones one!
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Your pouch is super cute! Love the fishbones!
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Your pouches are lovely. I really like the fish bone one. Thanks for sharing!
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Love the pouch. They always come in handy.
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Cute fishybones pouch! Love it. I do like the look of the metal teeth zipper too. Turned out great with your little fisherman stand.
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