Focusing on bags, making a small line of them for Spring Glitter Market.
Mostly small ones for your cellphone and keys.

Back to work!

 
Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

Last night's stitching: appliqué with silk on lovely vintage French linen.

 Simplicity is the removal of the useless and the unnecessary--source unknown

From standing in front of my easel to sitting down to sew. I tend to stand on both feet rather than lean on one foot, which apparently is a good thing because recently I read that you use more energy (calories) standing on both feet (weight-bearing!). So remember that when you're standing in line somewhere.

I've fallen in love with the bow. It's a lovely embellishment, made with vintage materials, of course. And I can sit while I'm making them.

Ná bris do loigrín ar stól nach bhfuil i do shlí. (Do not break your shin on a stool that is not in your way.)

In the evenings, curled up on the couch, watching television, I sometimes go through my stash to refresh my memory. As you collect stuff, it's easy to forget what you have.

I pulled out an antique dress cuff, a length of lace, a rhinestone buckle, and the three pieces came together to crate a cuff. It was more a matter of combining than altering.

Like this:

I like looking at things and seeing what they could become. Show me something and I'll tell you its future!!!