Fun Stuff

So, I haven't been listing as many new bags lately-partly because I've been busy with other projects and partly because sales were low and I was feeling discouraged. Anyway, here's a peek at what I've been working on outside of bag making.

Our family Christmas cards (45 handmade freakin cards!)























Scarves for some gifts



































Clipboards my mom ordered for some of her fellow teachers





















































Dress for Bella

To list or not to list, that is the question

Whipped this one up this afternoon with some new fabric and can't decide whether to list it or send it as a random act of kindness to a friend. I know she likes my bags and I think this one is her taste. Hmmmm, what to do? Maybe I'll list it, give it a week to sell, and then if it doesn't, I'll know it was meant to be hers.

New Fabric

I've already used several of the fabrics that I got at an after Thanksgiving sale but these are the three remaining. I love the little bear print but have no idea what I'll do with it. Still trying to decide whether it's too baby-ish for an adult bag. I may just use it for something for my girls.


The second pic is definitely not bag fabric. Actually, none of them are really my taste but they were all clearance fabrics and will be good for some skirts or dresses for Bella. She's in another twirling phase so I've been busy making her some twirl jumpers (that I'm far too embarrassed of to show here).

Just Listed

Very pleased with how this one turned out. I really like this very simple and basic style for showing off beautiful, large scale fabrics. And this is the first time I've added a little sash on the side and I really like how it looks. A nice touch of added color and pattern and just makes the simple shape a little more interesting.

Back in action

Bella seems to be on the mend so I was able to get back in my sewing room this morning. I think the break did me good, I'm feeling motivated and creative again and it doesn't hurt that I got a bunch of new fabric this morning.

I love everything about this bag. The peachy pink floral is even prettier in person, I heart dots, and of course, more brown. Love the style too, I'll probably do a few more like this soon. And, I really think it's the perfect size for a mom. Enough room for your wallet and cell phone and a sippy cup and snack for baby. But not so huge that you feel like you're carrying around a small piece of luggage all day.

Don't forget about my holiday sale going on this weekend. Prices will go back up after Sunday so shop now for great deals.

Holiday Sale

I've lowered prices on every bag in my Etsy store for the holiday weekend. The sale prices will be effective now through Monday. I'm hoping to move some inventory quickly so if you've been watching a bag, now's your chance to get it at a great price.

Taking some "sick days"

I realized I haven't posted anything new in over a week so thought I'd give any readers out there a quick update. The little cold bug that had been traveling through our house has turned into pneumonia in my older daughter. Needless to say, she's requiring a lot of care and attention and by the time my sewing time arrives each day, I'm just too wiped out to do anything. She just got a big shot of antibiotics today and we'll go back in tomorrow to see how she's progressing. Please keep her in your thoughts, she's been through a lot the past few days.
We've had to cancel our holiday travel plans so Bella can stay home and recover so I may be able to get in some sewing time this weekend.