Something New

I have made a lot of bags over the years. Totes, purses, clutches, wristlets, mini-wallets, just to name a few. I had never made a drawstring bag, though--until now. I used the new Chelsea pattern from Venezie Designs and made several!! Aren't these cute?

I really enjoyed making bags from this pattern and I plan to make many more! The pattern designer is a bag maker herself, so she knows what fellow bag makers want and expect from a pattern--like a template for the bag body.

This is a very soft, comfortable bag to carry and it holds a lot. My customers have been very pleased with the performance of this bag. I think my next project with this pattern will be a dance bag. If you decide to try this pattern, let me know what you make!!

Would you bid on this purse?

I was contacted by the Fundraising Coordinator of the small, private school my children attended for elementary and middle grades. She was seeking a contribution for a silent auction to be held this weekend in conjunction with their Fall Festival. It was a tough decision--not whether or not to participate, but what to make! This is what I decided on. Sure hope it sells!!

My Shopping Connection

I was so honored to have this little clutch featured on MyShoppingConnection.

The publishers of MyShoppingConnection support small business and love to showcase indie designers online. Erika Pitera, editor-in-chief, has such a terrific job. She "pre-shops" for those of us who love to shop online, finds interesting and unique products and posts those finds all in one spot! I love to check IndieSpotting daily to see what she's found.

http://bit.ly/IndieSpotting

If you find something fabulous or better yet, if you make something fabulous, Erika wants to see it, too. It's quick and easy to send her a submission.

Thank you, Erika!

http://bit.ly/GalleriaFinds

A Special Purse

I had a custom order last week in my Etsy shop for a special purse--for a bride. I wanted it to be exactly what she wanted. She told me what she hoped for, I worked to create something special and she was very pleased with the bag. I was pleased that she trusted me to contribute to her wedding plans.

Best wishes, Gen!