Designer Inspired DIY Leather Bucket Bag

Even though it's snowing as I write this (thanks Ohio weather,) I can't help but think about spring and all of my wardrobe planning ahead.  I do love my cozy sweatshirts and thick sweaters, but I am SO ready for all of this blustery cold weather to go away!  Before I even get started on … Continue reading Designer Inspired DIY Leather Bucket Bag

Sonata Abbey Backpack

Abbey Convertible Backpacks with Sonata Fabrics

Happy New Year! Amy Sinibaldi is not wasting anytime bringing joy and beauty into the new year. She has a brand new fabric collection, Sonata, with an ode (pun intended) to classical music by Ludwig van Beethoven. Like Amy's previous collections, these fabrics feature the most beautiful and delicate artwork. I love how her drawings … Continue reading Abbey Convertible Backpacks with Sonata Fabrics

Disco Double Zip by Love You Sew

Gift Idea: Disco Double-Zip Pouch as a Toy Bag

It's holiday gift-giving season already and I've been thinking about my handmade line-up for awhile now.  I don't know if I'm just getting better at planning or if the consumer marketing seems to be pushing earlier.  It's probably the latter, right?!?  So, I'm going to try to show you some of my favorite handmade gift … Continue reading Gift Idea: Disco Double-Zip Pouch as a Toy Bag

Colleen “Shortie” Tote Bag with Loved to Pieces Blog Party

When Mathew Boudreaux (aka Mister Domestic) throws a party, you know it's gonna be big and fabulous!  And this Blog Party is living up to all the hype with over three weeks of amazing projects using Mathew's debut fabric collection, Loved to Pieces.  I'm so honored to be a part of all the festivities, so … Continue reading Colleen “Shortie” Tote Bag with Loved to Pieces Blog Party

Colleen Tote :: Pattern Release

It's been quite a journey, but I have finally written my Colleen Tote bag pattern! If you've been following me on Instagram, you know I've been making this bag for well over a year now, but always tweaked the design every time I made it.  As a newbie designer, I just wasn't comfortable enough to … Continue reading Colleen Tote :: Pattern Release