Handcrafted handbags and things girls love!!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Quilt top made from a Jelly Roll!!


While cleaning up in this very messy sewing room I came across this my second ever quilt top!! I made it with a Mary Englebright jelly roll!! I love those things for making quilts, strips already cut making the cutting a lot easier, which is never my favorite part of the project!!

Monday, April 26, 2010




Another great tote bag!! I love the handles and the pockets on the inside!! Oh and this fabric, OMG it is gorgeous!! I think I am going to have to make some more of these up for the upcoming craft show and Chowan Fair Grounds this Saturday!!

Friday, April 23, 2010

Friday Sit and Sew at The Velvet Stitch




Had a wonderful day hanging out at The Velvet Stitch my favorite fabric store located in Elizabeth City, NC!!
This is a new bag I created while there for Friday Sit-and-sew. I used the Amy Butler Love fabric and I Love Love Love this bag. It is big and roomy.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Happy Customer!!


Carolina Girl customer, Tabitha hasn't left the house without her "house divided" purse since the Easter Bunny brought it!! Yes one side is KU Jayhawks and the other is good ole UNC Tarheels!! Love it
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Crayon Bag!!



The crayon bag is done! How cute is this??!
Little pockets on the outside for crayons and plenty of room inside for coloring books or pads of paper or both!! Great for the long car rides or even waiting for dinner in a restaurant!

Monday, April 19, 2010

Spring Time in the Country




Yesterday while their dad was mowing down some tall grass the twins found a box turtle!
What an awesome lap book project we now have to do! They are really wanting to learn all they can about this little guy, and this homeschooling mom likes the sound of that!
So we will surf the web, read some books and most of all gain some knowledge!!! :)

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Tea Towel Skirt

And here it is my first Tea towel skirt!! Pretty cute don't you think. I add the leopard trim, just some ribbon I had on hand. Fast and easy project.


99 Cent Easter Bag




Found this upcycle bag at Grace Violet also!! Very cool! You just have to check out this tutorial.

Simple skirt from dish/tea towels



Make a skirt from a dish towel


Just found this great tutorial while surfing around the net this morning!! I love this idea, thanks to Grace Violet for sharing her tutorial and giving me a wonderful new idea!!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Sunny Saturdays


Good Saturday Morning!! The sun is shining and the birds are singing, oh how I love spring.

This little crayon portfolio is the latest creation from Carolina Girl, it is get for the little one of the go. Holds crayons, a small pad of paper and even has a pocket for stickers. I can't take credit for the design it is from
Gingercake

Today is the day of going out and working for me, but I get to go to my favorite place... our local fabric store, The Velvet Stitch!! They also have a blog site, you can find it on the top right of this site. Check out some of the things going on there. Really cool. It is amazing the stuff you can learn just from being there all day. I love it!!




Friday, April 16, 2010

TGIF

I love Friday's!! And really love warm sunny Fridays, today we will be planting our garden and the thought of all those fresh veggies that will be available to us in a few months makes me smile :) !! I am, after all, a country girl through and through. And if I can grow it in the garden and not have to get it in the grocery store all the better.


I will also be taking some time to work on some designs for an up coming craft fair that will be held in Edenton, NC at the annual Hog Fest. I know right, what a name for this event, but hey it's also a day of BBQ, grilling mastery. My good friends from Two State BBQ will be there, so if your in the area I would suggest you do your stomach a favor and come on out. Sure to be some good food and fun.


Thursday, April 15, 2010

Moda Bake Shop: Crochet Clutch

Moda Bake Shop





Moda Bake Shop: Crochet Clutch

Click on the link above to check out this cute little clutch tutorial at Moda Bake Shop!!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

All New To Me

Hello all, this is my very first blog post ever!! It has been a crazy two weeks for me. I help my friend Tiffany at The Velvet Stitch teach a spring break camp for some up and coming semtresses! Lot of fun. Check of the pictures at Tiffany's blog at http://www.thevelvetstitch.blogspot.com.

Working on some new designs for an up coming craft show and trying to maintain a house full of kids.