Show & Tell
Wasn't this a craft blog? Well, I finally got around to doing the craft I like best - sewing! Things are finally settling down in the artsy-crafty household, allowing me to do a little crafting. I've got to earn my keep, ya know!
First up is this tote for my grandma. It was her birthday gift. I'm a little embarrassed to admit this, but I bought these fabrics to make her a tote for Mother's Day. I, um, was a little busy then, so I never got around to it. These colors aren't really me, but it was fun putting them together. I was pleased with the outcome. She liked it too!
Next up is this fall bag for me. I'm amazed that I got around to finishing this before the season is up. I cut this out in August, hoping that I'd finish it by Labor Day. So much for that! I've had this fabric for a while, waiting for the perfect project and this one was it. It's a great fall bag.
Now that I've made two bags in the past week *shocking* I've got the bag-bug and I can't wait to make more. Yippee!!
I love your purse with the buttons...would you mind telling where you got the pattern? Its beautiful...so is your other sewing.
Posted by: Maggie Ann | October 22, 2006 at 10:06 PM
You know- your blog is MORE than just a craft blog.
There aint no square box that you fit in friend, you are too cool for that.
Posted by: krista | October 22, 2006 at 10:08 PM
I love looking at your bags, they are so gorgeous! Your Grandmother is going to love her new fancy tote and your fall bag is beautiful! I love that design.
Posted by: Karyn | October 23, 2006 at 05:41 AM
Both purses look great! What pattern are you using for the fall bag-I love the pleat detail on this?
Posted by: Linda L | October 23, 2006 at 05:59 AM
oooooo...I love both of those bags. Good work, girl!
Posted by: Dawn | October 23, 2006 at 06:16 AM
Gorgeous bags, I bet your Grandmother was over the moon with hers.
Posted by: carolyn | October 23, 2006 at 06:31 AM
I love the fall color purse - that is super nice. Great work. :)
PS. I keep forgetting to tell you -
Happy 9th Anniversary!
Posted by: Carrie Guevara | October 23, 2006 at 07:18 AM
The bags are great! I'm glad you are finally able to get some craft done.
Posted by: Cathy | October 23, 2006 at 07:55 AM
Your grandmother's tote is beautiful...and I just love your fall bag :)
Posted by: Catrina | October 23, 2006 at 08:04 AM
2 bags? TWO BAGS! Good job! I have few bags I want to make but I need to be bit by the bag bug. Can you send him on over here to bite me?
Your fall bag fabric is so pretty.
Posted by: linda | October 23, 2006 at 08:29 AM
Hey, I thought you were saying a while back that you might start selling your bags? I think you should venture into that idea a little more. I'd definitely buy one! :)
Posted by: Brea | October 23, 2006 at 10:05 AM
wonderful progress! they both look amazing. enjoy your bag this fall.
Posted by: christina | October 23, 2006 at 10:41 AM
good job on both bags!
love your fall bag. i love the pleat and the three buttons. nice touch.
Posted by: lera | October 23, 2006 at 11:14 AM
looks like sewing is in the air...i did a ton myself this weekend.... love the purple bag...ya know purple is the fall color this year so grams will be rocking an instyle color....
Posted by: greta | October 23, 2006 at 11:33 AM
Hey good for you! Being all Artsy Crafty and all! ;) Cute bags!
Posted by: MéLisa | October 23, 2006 at 12:36 PM
Yippee!
At least you have the excuse of having a baby to not be as timely as would would wish. Whereas mine is just good old-fashioned laziness.
Posted by: capello | October 23, 2006 at 02:16 PM
Oh my gosh! So pretty Beki! You are such a talented sewer.
Posted by: Kelli | October 23, 2006 at 03:54 PM
These are gorgeous!!! Beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Angie | October 23, 2006 at 05:28 PM
What a gorgeous job on both bags - I love the pleat and button detail on yours, and love the colorwork on your grandmother's!
Posted by: lla | October 23, 2006 at 08:27 PM
great looking bags! nicely done!
Posted by: erin | October 23, 2006 at 08:46 PM
Lovely bags - cant wait to see what's coming next!
Posted by: rebecca | October 24, 2006 at 03:49 PM
Gorgeous bags, both of them. Perfect fabric for Grandma's bag and a great fall bag for you. Got to get myself a fall bag made -- should just skip ahead to a winter bag, LOL.
Posted by: Debhogan | October 24, 2006 at 07:49 PM
Wow, these are both really really nice!
Posted by: Barb | October 25, 2006 at 01:59 PM