The World Surrounding Me

Matt got me a sweet birthday gift: a Kindle! He got one for his birthday, so I knew what to expect. It’s so lightweight! It’s amazing! I haven’t added many books yet, but I’m definitely looking at what I might get. I shopped around for a suitable cover for it, but most covers weighed more [...]

I designed this myself, to serve as a larger (but not too large) laptop bag while traveling. The picture isn’t ideal, but it’s what I could do by myself before dawn this morning! Features: Recessed zipper. (will be improved on future versions – and won’t be a black zipper next time – shows too much) [...]

My cast is off, and I’m finally back to my sewing room. Here are some things I’ve finished over the past few days: Chevron table runner. Custom design, but it’s so basic I imagine it’s been made before. Made from leftovers from another charm-square project. Almost all are Sandy Gervais fabrics. Small doll-quilt or table-topper [...]

Yesterday & today (before I head out to California tomorrow for the Catalyst West conference), I squeezed in some time sewing. I made two bags.* The bag to the left is one I created myself, roughly based on a super cute bag that Steve & Sara gave me for Christmas. I’d been using that other [...]

I think this is the first sewing project I’ve made for myself that I may not be embarrassed to take out of the house! It’s a bag – fully lined with a zipper. Pattern is from Simplicity (#2685 – on sale for $.99 at JoAnn today) Fabric is from Amy Butler – purchased in Kerrville, [...]