The Sewing Basket in Plymouth WI has invited me to put on a Pop Up Purse Sale in their lower level Studio B classroom. The date of the Pop Up is Saturday November 26, 2022 The Sewing Basket 426 E. Mill St. Plymouth, WI 53073 Make a day of it! – Come visit Plymouth. Great… Read More »Pop Up Sale! Plymouth, Wi
I participate in the international Bag of the Month Club. It is a 3 month subscription in which you receive one bag pattern by a… Read More »Honored by Bag of the Month Club
Being honest – bags have not been moving on to be loved by new owners at a steady pace. I completely understand when you can’t… Read More »Catching Up!
Sunday Sew Day! I was given a sack of cut vintage fabric quilt pieces. In the sack were also 3 newspaper patterns from the 1940’s.… Read More »Y- Seams!!!
Looking towards a good year! New bags on the design table checklist coming soon. Also getting back to my initial interest and working on a… Read More »HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2021
As I continue to learn and explore I am moving into new designs in bags. Remember -I said Brand New Bag was also my own “new bag” and you might not know what will be here today or tomorrow.
I have a great appreciation for designers and pattern creators. They put a huge amount of work into development. While this is many times a one creator activity, just as other things in life – more heads and hands make good things great. So – I have taken on trying some designer patterns but as we know “a pattern is only a suggestion” and my interpretations and creations will still be uniquely my own.Read More »New in 2020!
New goal for 2020 is to step up my bag making. You will start seeing more “purse” bags and bags with hardware and other adornments.
Adding zippers, closures, and decorations does increase the supply cost – but I think it adds value and moves the bags up to a new level. There are still plenty of bags in the shop that are basic construction and at a great price.
I SO APPRECIATE A SHARE OR REVIEW! Things move on by word of mouth.
I love creating new bags and designs. BUT – the most enjoyment comes from making something with the recipient in mind. A custom bag for an individual is far more satisfying to create to me.
The latest was for a very special woman. Susan – owner and visionary of Vintage for Ada. If you have not been to her shop – it is a destination trip and well worth it. (Open the 1st and 3rd Fri-Sat- Sun March thru December. )Read More »Custom Bag Completed
In the Northern hemisphere Spring is arriving and hopes for summer growing. Is that tote and bag season? With more activities to attend and places… Read More »Is there a tote and bag season?
It is cold and frigid yet in WI. We have had -25 degrees and wind chills close to -50. But the sun is out! With so much homebound time – got a quilt done and stepped outside to get a little fresh air and sun for only a few minutes. The bright colors and sun make the day feel good.Read More »Frigid Weather – but feeling bright!