Denim Ottoman/Pouffe

Continuing with using up some of the denim jeans I had been storing...I used the pattern "Put Your Feet Up Pouffes' by Stitch and Yarn and it was super easy.  There are three different tops to choose from. This one measures about 20" in diameter, and about 12" high.

I have been slowly filling it up with cut up scraps, leftovers, old clothes that are no good for donating to goodwill etc. Took most of the year to fill it, and it is a bit firmer now that when the photos were taken.

 

Denim Hems tote bag

Finally now onto the catch-ups of the 2025 projects! 2025 was a year of upheaval in my life, due to my marriage breaking down, and for most of the last six months I was happy to be keeping my head above water, carrying on, and facing the changes ahead with strength and dignity.

This bag was a farewell gift for a work colleague, Pieta Hyland, who had been teaching at our school for 15 months in a maternity leave position, and we were car-pool pals for most days as we both lived in Invercargill.

Pieta is a big fan of sustainability and upcycling, so I knew she would appreciate a bag made out of old jeans that I've been hoarding in my stash; and yes, she was delighted with it!

I found a Sisterquilt tutorial on You Tube to give me guidance. 

The gold thread I used for some accents is a vintage thread from a box of cottons given to be by an old family friend.

The bag measures about 32cm x 35cm and I gave it double handles (long and short) for carry options.

And the lining was also a print that has been in my stash for a while.

Jeans pocket attached to the inside...