A Little About Me

I’ve been sewing since I was around 20 years old, mostly making simple clothes for myself and then specializing in making dresses for little girls.  After my nieces grew up, there was not a big demand for frilly-girly dresses, so my sewing took a hiatus.

Then in December 2014 my sister got me a book on quilting, and I soon found a new hobby — machine quilting.  Working with all the wonderful pre-cuts and modern quilt patterns was really fun.  But it takes a long time to sew a quilt yet alone finish one.  So, I focused on smaller projects such as table runners.  I still enjoy making those and have plans to start (and maybe finish) a few quilts, too. 

And then I stumbled upon the art of bag making.  First it was very simple projects like a cosmetic bag — I made a LOT of cosmetic bags!  Then it was tote bags, which I enjoyed making and especially personalizing with embroidery.  But I like a good challenge and was getting bored with these simple projects so I decided to try my hand at more advanced bag patterns.  

Fast forward to the here and now and I still loving making handbags and am blessed to work with some amazing designers. I am equally committed to sharing the knowledge I have learned and continue to learn with like-minded sewists, through social media, sewing retreats and the like. 

Above all else, sewing is my hobby and not a business!  I’m retired!