Congrats, Megan

Here's a diaper bag for Megan. I hope she likes it! It's designed to perfection (in my humble opinion). I've enjoyed using the Amy Butler Nappy Bag pattern, and adding my own twists. I added a key hook, and an extra pocket inside, as well as including a changing pad.

This bag SHOULD be big enough for a new baby boy, and his 2 big brother's stuff plus mom's goodies, but we'll see????

Is there a newbie in town who could use one of these? This custom bag will retail for $50. Simply convo with me and put in your request, or order through my etsy shoppe. For the perfect baby shower gift fill it with a onesie and burp cloth, a special offer for only $65.

The Nappy Bag

Don't you love that fabric?? I taught mi amiga the sewing basics the other day and together we created this diaper bag. We hit lots of speed bumps ie: not enough fabric, 3~3 yr olds, and the flu, but the end result is pretty snazzy??? It's the Nappy bag from Amy Butler. Then we used our "crafty leftovers" to make the matching burp cloth. You know me and scraps! Mi amiga was a stellar pupil. All that teaching started the wheels a turnin' for this summer's sewing camps...hmmm who? when? what? where? Summer will be here before you know it!

This is tentative, but I know I will have a ladies' class and a teen's class. I don't know if we'll do summer craft camps this year or not??? If you want to keep it place your vote now!

P.S. Is anyone else on blogspot having trouble posting pics? I've tried to post a dozen pics today and this is the only one I can get to post????

Look At These

by Pink Lemonade Boutique

Are these the cutest bags you've ever seen? I think so. Look at her photo stream. Does anyone know anything about Flickr ? I really want to make one of those square mosaic favorites posts like I see everyone doing. I think they must be done on flickr??? I find flickr a little confusing though! Any help?

I've been searching for how other artisans photograph their goods. I really feel my "novelties" lose some of their charm online. I think to see all my stuff collective, and to be able to touch and see the fabric makes a world of difference. Soooo I've been researching and noting what photographs I love. I really like bright photos with natural light, colorful photos, photos with a focused foreground and fuzzy background (neg aperture????). So we shall see what I can come up with.

Today I was planning on blogging on not exactly knowing what to do with myself now that the girls are in school. Since the summer I've lost the momentum I had from last year, and now I'm struggling with how I should be using my time. But it looks like I'm not the only one feeling this way. House on Hill Road says, "I realized that it's time to find a new rhythm. The girls are settled in school and adjusted to their routines, but I am walking around not sure how to handle my new found time. I need to get my act together. So, it's photos posts this week."

More Flickr Finds:

Swallowfield

Tutti Fruitti and her blog

And a few new favorite blogs:

Anna Maria

Retro Mummy