How do the holidays sneak up on you every year? I have been planning and scheduling my work efficiently for months....wrong! We are a month away from Christmas and we are feeling the crunch. But what a wonderful feeling to be busy creating and shipping those special gifts!
Truthfully, since purchasing Harleigh I have been working and playing very hard. She is a dream come true! I load up six thread colors and hit the 'go' button and she just stitches away. I don't need to tend to her until the next thread change - which allows me to sew the handbags. I have found some awesome fabric and added two new purses to our site tonight. If you haven't done so, please check out the Faux Brown Classy purse and the Sassy Safari animal tote. This fabric is just too cool. I am trying to improve on my pictures so just click on the image to enlarge and see the detail in the fabrics.
Also on the cutting table is a new purse pattern just waiting for fabric selection and assembly. Using a purchased pattern is new to me as I have made all my own patterns in the past. This is time consuming as you have to test to make sure the handles are correct length and positioned correctly - basically that the bag is balanced and holds its shape. Sometimes it can take several attempts to get everything correct. I think this design will be a welcome addition as it has a totally different shape. It also has a zipper closure....this will take some practice on my part as zipper insertion has always been a challenge for me. My goal is to have it perfected for the new year along with several other goodies that I think you will like.
Since the next couple of days will be busy in the studio and also preparing for Thanksgiving with my family, I won't post again until next week. Let us take the time from our busy schedules to count our many blessings and give thanks. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
