Oct 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
I am very excited to introduce you to Vicki Potter of Orion Designs. Vicki asked me to transform some hand-painted T shirts into tote bags which I shared with you a few weeks ago. I believe we met on Twitter, but since then, I’ve been interested in... 
Oct 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
What makes working in a virtual custom sewing studio so interesting is the challenge customers present. A lovely customer sent me her husband’s jersey. She said he was unwilling to part with it. This is a great way to take something sitting in the closet and... 
Oct 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
I finally got around to updating some photos in my home. You might remember that I have a grouping of photos in my “piano room” of each of the kids playing an instrument. Well, my son, who can play just about every instrument, no longer has time to... 
Oct 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of my most popular tutorials is my Sweatshirt Tote. You can find the original tutorial here. I have played with a number of variations in the years since I first created it, from the first braided strap, to the rope straps to my current single strap.This bag... 
Oct 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
My friend Bonnie sent me this photo. Her friend saw it on the Today show. I love the simplicity of it and may have to give it a try. It reminds me a bit of the jewelry holders my son made for his sisters. (I believe this was a Martha Stewart idea.)I’m rarely...