Long Time

I have been preparing for my up coming "Purse Party Open House" at a friend's house. The open house is on Saturday, May 2nd from 3-6 PM. All are welcome! If you are interested send me an email or comment and I will send the address. I am trying to complete several samples of purses. I've been sewing away and forgotten give updates. Hope to see some of you there for some ladies time, food and drinks.

I am also working on some skirts...I'm not sure if they will go on etsy or be just for me:). Here is a fun picture of Ben from an excursion to to Washington Park.

Mistake?

Mistakes often result in something good. Here is an example. I was going to make another Cream City Clutch with fun Alexander Henry apple and pear fabric while talking on the phone, listening to Ben and cutting some of the fabric. Of course I made a mistake while cutting, so by trying to salvage my mistake I made the purse you see here. It is neat, clean and still has pleat; in fact, I think I like it more than the original! It is lined with fun pink, polka dot fabric and closed with a magnetic snap. I think I will try to get some good photos and list it on etsy soon.

Dinner

Hungarian Goulash was a success for Tuesday dinner! How do I know, you ask? Because the pot was nearly licked clean. Thanks Cooks Illustrated. Here is the link if anyone would like to make it. http://www.cooksillustrated.com/recipes/detail.asp?newVideo=y&docid=17641

"She must be Hungarian!"

I am making Hungarian food for dinner tonight. Since we have been talking about Hungarian food all I can think of is "My Fair Lady." After Eliza is at the ball, Henry Higgins and Colonel Pickering sing that the man at the ball thinks Eliza is Hungarian! Hopefully some of the pep from"My Fair Lady" will help my attempt to make Hungarian food.

Happy Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEN!

Wallets

One of my friends purchased a purse last week. She asked for a wallet to match. I was a little hesitant to start a new project but now that I started I can't stop! Here are a few of the small, felted wool wallets I've made. It is nice to have something to keep my hands occupied while I sit with my husband watching the amazingly long John Adams series. I might list a couple of them on etsy.

Time Flies

Today is Palm Sunday; three years ago we celebrated Palm Sunday by Ben suddenly making an appearance. Last night we celebrated Ben's three-year-old birthday with the family (a little early). It is hard to believe the bundle of energy we call Ben is almost three! Praise God he is a healthy, happy little guy who brings so much joy to our lives.

Flowers are blooming

Just thought I would try my hand at making felted wool flowers. What do you all think; maybe as a compliment to some of my purses?