A Heart-warming Moment
I mentioned earlier that my kids weren’t initially happy with my newly-awakened sewing compulsion. For over a decade I made them my primary focus. I… Read More »A Heart-warming Moment
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Pink Everywhere! Sewing My Spring Purses
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… Read More »Pink Everywhere! Sewing My Spring Purses
The Scrap Project: Notebook Loops
One of the things that rekindled my artistic passion several months ago was my strong desire to give new life to beautiful-yet-no-longer-wanted pieces of fabric.… Read More »The Scrap Project: Notebook Loops
Finally organized! Installing and Stocking My Fabric Cabinets
It took a while, but I am happy to report that I finally finished my new fabric cabinets! After building, staining, and letting them dry,… Read More »Finally organized! Installing and Stocking My Fabric Cabinets
Inspiration: Spring
Spring arrived early in California this year. We had summer-like temperatures starting in February. After four years of a severe drought, we finally got some… Read More »Inspiration: Spring
More Totes! Or How Shopping Totes are Made
About three weeks ago, inspired by the success of my own tote pair (and the subsequent enthusiasm of family and friends), I started working on… Read More »More Totes! Or How Shopping Totes are Made
Almost There… Finishing my Fabric Cabinets
We really need rain here in drought-stricken California. It was wonderful to get a few days of good precipitation last week. The plants in my… Read More »Almost There… Finishing my Fabric Cabinets
Hey, me, too! Sewing Market Totes for Myself
Over the last few months I sewed for family, friends and strangers. Recently I realized that I needed a few new bags, too! I was tired… Read More »Hey, me, too! Sewing Market Totes for Myself