After the recent success of the hoodie diaper bag designs, I wanted to return to the handbag designs. AND, being married to a Univ. of Tennessee fan, I had to rid my house of this Univ. of Kentucky sweatshirt. LOL! And neither is the university that pays the bills every month! Anywho, this is a short… Continue reading Another One in the Sweatshirt Line
Category: Bags
Tootsie Roll Pop Anyone?
I have become a big fan of wristlets after being a total shoulder bag kind of gal for many years. But I'm a real snob about my wristlets. They must be the "perfect" size and shape and must be constructed for use, not fashion and must have a loop large enough for my ample wrist.… Continue reading Tootsie Roll Pop Anyone?
Notes on a Gunny Sack
Recycled coffee bagThis is a project that has rolled around in my mind for quite a while. I'm as supportive of recycling as the next person. But I love how the young people think it is something they thought of. I grew up during the Energy Crisis of the 70's and I remember when all… Continue reading Notes on a Gunny Sack
Re-cycle or Up-cycle My Favorite Jeans
Working in a library has its perks. I can borrow many sewing books through Interlibrary Loan. Select projects I want to make and then send the books back. This bag came from one such book. It was originally called a Bird Watcher's Bag. I don't know why other than the fact the fabric had birds… Continue reading Re-cycle or Up-cycle My Favorite Jeans
Glee, volume 2
In keeping with the Mildred Pierce quilt from a previous post, I had leftover blocks when Glee was completed. Leftover blocks and a new purse pattern plus a pressing need for a new purse caused me to create this. I added a black batik I picked up at Backyard Fabrics, a quilt store that I… Continue reading Glee, volume 2
Wristlet Tutorial
I follow way too many blogs but I find lots of fabulous little nuggets. My favorite things to find are tutorials and/or patterns that amateur designers post on the web. Some are good, some not so good. Here is one that I really enjoyed .Skip to My Lou blog posted a tutorial for a pleated… Continue reading Wristlet Tutorial
Rural King……..yes, again.
In some previous postings, I remarked that I found some treasures for sewing projects at the Rural King, a regional chain of farm stores. Vacation week would not have been complete without a visit to our favorite store and it yielded yet again some creative ideas. It appears that Rural King is celebrating a 50th… Continue reading Rural King……..yes, again.
Fire and Ice
I find that I sew best when there is a movie on. Being a huge movie buff, I'm addicted to the two hour glimpses into other worlds and other lives. I prefer to sit in front of the TV in the evening and cut out the pieces. Then when I start construction, I like to… Continue reading Fire and Ice
On a Roll Now with Another Bag
Making bags, for me, is like eating potato chips for most people. You can't stop at just one. And this week has been not different. After the hoodie project was finished and blogged, I couldn't stop. Next came the recycled jean bag that can be called nothing but "Hot Lips".Jeans are the main staple of… Continue reading On a Roll Now with Another Bag
Brilliant idea!
At long last, the dark days of winter are over. I worked so much with my hands for the holidays that I had to take a break for a while, but I am now back and have tons of ideas and supplies. Even though I was not crafting, I was still shopping and creating in… Continue reading Brilliant idea!
Fruit From My Hands 