October 2014 – Knot and Thread Design

I was so excited the day that Sara Lawson of Sew Sweetness asked me to be a guest pattern reviewer on her blog. She has organized a wonderful line up of purse pattern reviews for the whole month of October! If you are into making bags, you should definitely head over there and take a gander at all of the wonderful bag patterns that are out in the world. Aren't we lucky to exist with such creative people all around us.I chose to review one of Annie's patterns. Many of your know that I make many of her patterns. (I'm partially addicted to them, and Soft and Stable, and how can I forget her handbag zippers in 48 colors)!!So here are a few pictures of my Catch All Caddy! I enjoyed so much the chance to make this wonderful pattern. And I am so happy to fill it with all...

Quilted Works so graciously opened there classroom for a wonderful service sewing evening. I have had fabric cut and ready to be sewn into some beautiful table runners for about 2 years now. (No one else does that right? 2 years!!?!) These beautiful African fabrics were shared with me by my lovely friend Pam who has travelled all over Africa and collected material along her journey. She graciously shared some of her treasured materials to be sewn and donated to the Mothers Without Border's fundraiser boutique sale. Finally I saw all these wonderful fabrics come into being. I offered this class, free to whomever wanted to come learn a new technique, and share good company. The materials were provided, all that was asked was just a smile, a few hours and a lot of love. That was exactly what was given by these sweet women. I am so grateful for all those...

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