Gifting

Had a unique experience over the holidays...several requests from folks to purchase bags like ones I'd previously customized for friends and family as Christmas gifts. Unfortunately, I was mostly unable to fulfill those requests (the actual bags were purchased...I didn't make them...just designed and worked the applique on them). I had a couple of extras but the majority were already "spoken for." Anyhow, thought it might be nice to share some of the applique projects...I had lots of fun with them and they are what got me started thinking of doing more sewing. Here's to 2016...here's to learning a lot...here's to mastering some new skills...here's to taking better photographs! Happy New Year everyone!



Vintage Christmas Lights: These were my first foray into applique. I'm actually grateful that this photo is a bit blurry...and thank goodness this photo doesn't show the messy, thread-y insides of these bags!

Modern Mistletoe: My favorite design and my favorite project so far. A good friend donated a small collection of white buttons and don't they make cute mistletoe berries? This project ignited my interest in designing applique.

First "Monogram": This and the next bag were very challenging and I think it's why Santa decided I needed some monograming software!

Second "Monogram": These were really a learning process. Lesson #1 - felt stretches. Accidentally. Eek.

Frayed Monogram: This is my latest project...got tired of stretchy felt.

Pink and Silver Ornament: This one was just for fun...a little unconventional holiday.