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
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
It is no secret I love Sew Sweetness patterns by Sara Lawson. I've come to really trust her instructions and I love all the innovative ways Sara constructs her bags. She has written quite a few patterns and has a nice variety of large bags down to small accessories. You can read about a few of … Continue reading Minikin Sidewinder Review – Plus Drop-In Lining Hack
I'm a fan of fashion. But as a mom (and as a work-at-home one,) there isn't much motivation to step past the yoga pants and a clean (smelling) tee most days. I do admit, when I can get my act together, it does make me feel good to step out of my slip-on Vans. Now … Continue reading Something Old Something New – Festival Bag Upcycle
It’s here! It’s here! The Observer collection by April Rhodes for Art Gallery Fabrics has finally made it way to shops and I’m so happy to show you my projects on the #OBSERVERfabrictour. In true fashion, April does not disappoint. These designs come from her own eyes and what she has seen both physically and … Continue reading Observer Fabric Tour >> Quilted Envelope Clutches
