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23. September 2009

Disaster Averted!

This morning I made this cute abstract print tote. I was understandably excited to get the pictures taken and get it listed. So, I pulled out my hand-me-down Canon Power Shot S1-IS. It’s an older digital, but it works perfectly for my purposes. (Thanks again, Mom and Dad!)
Lately, the first shot or two have had [...]

30. August 2009

The Tote Bag

AHHHHHHH!!! Okay, I know that I’m absolutely in love with every piece I make, but this tote bag is… my very very very most awesome favorite thing I’ve made –  EVER!
Remember that big fabric order that I got in last week? Well, I ordered a bunch of different toiles with coordinating ticking stripes. And I [...]

21. July 2009

Vintage Inspirations

We’ll be going out of town tomorrow — headed to visit my folks in South Carolina. Strange as it may seem, I’ll actually be sad to leave my sewing room this week. I’ve been super busy cleaning and organizing — and I’ve been extremely inspired by (wait for it) A BOOK! (Shock and awe.)
Okay, so [...]

7. July 2009

Palm Trees Zippy

Tonight I finished my first zippered pouch for the Etsy store! Hooray!!!! I’m still so excited about the Etsy store, mainly because in blogging about my crafts and offering them for sale, I’m pushing myself to be more creative — and more productive!
This afternoon, a new shipment of fabric arrived, and I HAD to dive [...]

26. June 2009

Mustard Trees Tiny Tote

Several weeks ago I ordered a bunch of different fabrics from my favorite online fabric retailer — fabric.com. There are other sites I like for fabrics, but I love the selection of Amy Butler designs that fabric.com carries. I ordered just a bit (half a yard) of her noveau trees in mustard. I love the [...]

16. June 2009

Baby Gear

This week, the focus is baby gear! I love to make gifts for baby showers, and this one is particularly special. One of my best friends, Melanie, is expecting her first baby in August and I’m excited to create the perfect mix of cute and traditional. The shower is Saturday, and I’ve been dilly-dallying to [...]