First, a little anecdote from today: Today my son, Jace, went to the Australia Zoo for his grade 1 field trip. The zoo is only about 15 minutes from our house and we've been lucky to go a few times while living in Australia, but today was pretty special to him, because he got to see it with all of his little school...
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A New Sewing Pattern: The Steph In The City Bag
5/27/2012 05:21:00 AM
The Steph In The City Bag in Herringbone Wool The Steph In The City Bag: After many hours of sewing, testing, writing and rewriting, The Steph bag is ready! My wonderful pattern testers, Ruby (from Zaaberry) and Roselee (from Jane of all Trades) have stitched up some gorgeous cotton bags and gave me a very generous pattern review. (I will be sharing their...
Ok this post is totally self-serving. More than usual.... Because I am so thrilled! Right now my ego would be about 11 out of 10 on the big chart of ego, if there was one. I'm going to own it though, and enjoy it. Lego my ego, let me have it! Veronica at sewVery, wrote the most lovely things about my Emmaline...
I've just spotted some wonderful Emmaline Bags in some Etsy shops. What a thrill to find these gorgeous bags out there for sale. I love the fabric choices and I'm pretty proud that these wonderful seamstresses have chosen my Emmaline pattern to sell in their shops. Here is Melinda's version, made up in some gorgeous Amy Butler fabric and contrasting jean bag straps. ...
Sara from Sew Sweetness has put together an UNBELIEVABLE event called Purse Palooza 2012. You must check it out... bag pattern reviews, tutorials, contests, prizes... HEAPS of prizes. This seriously looks like a lot of fun, and it's KILLING me that I can't sew a precious stitch during it. I can't, you see, because my sewing machine is sold and my supplies are...
Pattern Giveaway at Zaaberry!! I am proud to say that Ruby from Zaaberry pattern tested my Emmaline Bag pattern and her handbag turned out so gorgeous! I kind of wanted to beg her to send it to me... ahem... I figured that would be kind of silly though, so I didn't! I've just sent her my next bag pattern for her to pattern...
I've officially stitched my last stitch in Australia... my sewing machine will soon be going to it's new home, and so will I. Our move home to Canada is getting closer and closer. I will soon blink and it will be August 22nd. I will be kissing these palm trees good-bye but kissing my much missed family hello. Bitter-sweet. I've just wrapped up...
