Category Archives: purses

Sew-as-you-go Bag

Just do things in a different way and figure outhow you can go about it. ~Kelly Clarkson ————————– Over the weekend I started to cut just shy of a bazillion 3×3″ squares.  Then sew them back together in neat little … Continue reading

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Boredom

In order to live free and happily, you must sacrifice boredom.  It is not always an easy sacrifice. ~Richard Bach ————————– My kids decided they wanted to do their own thing today, each playing here or there and coming to … Continue reading

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It’s Giveaway Time!

You give but little when you give of your possessions.  It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. ~Kahlil Gibran ————————– **GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED** Lucky for you I’m not in a chatty mood today, I’m going … Continue reading

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Easing Her In

You must not for one instant give up the effort to build new lives for yourselves.  Creativity means to push open the heavy, groaning doorway to life.  This is not an easy struggle.  Indeed, it may be the most difficult … Continue reading

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Little Sling Bag

We learn the rope of life by untying its nots. ~Jean Toomer ————————– It’s late and I should be sleeping but instead I am talking myself out of buying some great Japanese sewing books.  So far I’m winning, but I’d … Continue reading

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The Now Project

When nothing is sure, everything is possible. ~Margaret Drabble ————————– A friend talked me into making up a couple bags and taking them to a local store with a bit of a bohemian and handmade feel to it.  It’s a … Continue reading

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