Happy New Year!

There has been so much going on recently that I have not been posting much, and I keep thinking of things that I would like to share here.  So I am stealing a few minutes here to update.

First of all, I want to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Second, I am updating a few pictures of projects that I have completed. 

Enjoy!

The Whole Kit & Kaboodle

Well, here it is!  All the pieces except for the Polly Pocket dolls that I bought to be toted stylishly in the little purse.  I need a decorative dress form to display these items, Santa!

Jennifer's Bag

My friend Jennifer asked me to make her a bag, and she picked out this fabric from Amy Butler.  It was a bit more challenging working with such a geometric print, but I am pleased with it (and I hope she is, too).

Denim Bags

For my mom's birthday I decided to make a bag. I wanted to use really special material, but by the time I found the perfect print for her - one of Joel Dewberry's Ginseng prints - I was afraid that it wouldn't arrive in time. So, I used this beautiful dark denim and a really pretty olive & navy print that I had earmarked for an outfit for my daughter. I still have enough fabric to make the outfit for her, too.

Making the purse for my mom inspired another idea for a denim bag. I wanted to use vibrant squares and quilt them along the top band of the purse. Red stitching and wide offset handles give the purse a bit of a funky look. Here is how they turned out.

The Dewberry fabric arrived the day after I made the denim bag for my mom, of course! Now I am trying to figure out what to do with it.

Charlotte's Bag

Recently, I had lunch with the best English teacher that I ever had. She has quite an energetic flair for teaching writing and a style all her own, but her students love her because she genuinely cares about them. Her name is Charlotte, and she continues to be an inspiration to me. As a special thank you, I made her this bag. She has retired but is going back to school to fill in for a maternity leave. I wish her well, and I hope she loves her new bag!

...and the matching purse!

Okay - this is it for the gift! I couldn't pass on the idea of having a little matching purse - just too sweet. Can't wait to give this to her tomorrow :)