Diner Coffee

Brewed the first pot of coffee from the beautiful industrial coffee maker I resurrected at work. Making lots of coffee for those i care about makes me so damn happy. It's the little things in life that string together meaning, fulfillment, and days you can stamp with "I did something good today."

Cuff Bracelet Project

In one of my art classes this week I had everyone "go to town" sewing beads, buttons, and blanket stitch on pieces of suede. I was joined by several coworkers who each made theirs into cuffs, a keychain, and a bookmark. I will post some photos of theirs tomorrow. In the meantime here is one I made with beads, buttons, and snake vertebrae.

Chantell's Suede Car Ornament

Here is a piece one of my coworkers, Chantell, stitched up.

Got a Serger!!

My brand new Model 1034D Brother Serger machine just came in the mail today!!! The possibilities are ENDLESS.

Embroidery in Progress

Our Lady of Sorrows. Been working on this since late May, off and on.

Done with the Ruffled Purse

This was so fun to make! I'm going to make some modifications to the strap and add a closure. I also want to add some more interior pockets. I think I'm becoming obsessed with sewing handbags.

More Velvet Please!

Stayed up too late last night playing with ruffles on a new handbag. I am so excited to see how this one turns out. I'm using a pattern I found on TheBoyTrifecta.com, the "Grandview Bag".