A couple of weeks ago I cut the fabrics for my new handbag collection. These ready-to-sew spring purses were waiting in my studio while I was busy with other things. There were the routine life-related tasks, of course. In addition, there were a few previously-embarked-upon projects that I wanted to finish first. Yet, all those bright pinks and lime greens kept calling at me. Finally, when dark clouds gathered followed by drenching rain, I decided the time has come for some spirit-lifting sewing.

I spent the weekend sewing, turning, ironing, pinning and cutting.

The result–the first two out of seven spring purses!