4th Sunday Giveaway

Happy Easter!  It looks like it  is going to be a beautiful spring day here in the northeast.  Alas, I am still suffering from a very painful wrist.  I think that my only option now is to go to the hand doctor and get that cortisone shot.  I’ve been resting my wrist for several weeks but it has done no good whatsoever.  But enough about that…

This week I have 6 bag and purse patterns to de-stash.  Please refer to  ”group 1″  or  “group 2″  if you are interested.  First one to comment on each group gets the group of their choice.

GROUP I

 

 

 

 

 

The above group includes one Tunisian bag, the fanny pack on the right.

GROUP II

The backpack in this group is Tunisian.

Next week will be a very special week.  I will be offering a Jimbo hook as the giveaway.  For those of you not familiar with Jimbo’s beautiful hooks, visit his blog, Jimbo’s Front Porch. 

 

 

A New Sewing Machine

Finally!  I’m so lucky to get a new sewing machine.  Even though I haven’t really done much sewing since my children were small, I still need one for my never-ending home decorating projects and the occasional craft inspiration.  Instead of settling for a Singer from the local Wal-Mart, Paul and I went to a bona fide sewing machine dealer.  The saleslady recommended the Husqvarna by Viking and after trying it briefly, I fell in love!  I can set the needle to end in the up or down position, control the sewing speed, and make automatic buttonholes.  I didn’t need any of the fancy embroidery stitches so I just went with a basic model.  It sews like a dream!

As you can see, I’m using Bailey’s favorite toy as a pincushion.  He has been gone 5 weeks now and it seems as if I will never get used to his absence.  I still look for him everywhere I turn.

Sunday Giveaway

This Sunday is Easter but I will still offer my Sunday Giveaway.  I have several backpack and purse patterns that I will be de-stashing.  Don’t forget to check back here to see what goodies are available this week.

 

Suede Bag

Here’s a bag worked in Lion Suede.  I was able to buy the strap and toggle findings in the craft section at WalMart.  As you can see, I included a small pouch for my phone.  The bag is lined with fabric in a coordinating color.