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  • A Lovely Second Purse

    I’ve finished my second purse! It was much more complex than my first, and there was a lot of hand…
    January 22, 2008
  • Purses, in Progress

    Both are looking better than my first sorry attempt. The one on the left is for my sister (we worked…
    January 19, 2008
  • Building My Sewing Library

    In the interest of learning how to make non-floppy purses and other goods, I've been doing a bit of reading.…
    January 17, 2008
  • The Bench I Want

    That's the Simone Bench, which can be custom upholstered and is on sale at Ballard Designs for $200. I'd love…
    January 14, 2008
  • Disappointed

    I made a purse.  It didn't turn out quite like I had hoped. I bought a pattern, per Lili's suggestion.…
    January 11, 2008
  • The Guest Room Won’t Be Finished.

    Yep. I've been sick, and I wasn't able to do much with the guest room. Brandon and I did get…
    November 14, 2007
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  • A Lovely Second Purse

    I’ve finished my second purse! It was much more complex than my first, and there was a lot of hand stitching involved. I used Indygo…

    January 22, 200847 comments'F' for Fabric, Crafty (& Handy), Style
  • Purses, in Progress

    Both are looking better than my first sorry attempt. The one on the left is for my sister (we worked on it together), and the…

    January 19, 200810 comments'F' for Fabric, Crafty (& Handy)
  • Building My Sewing Library

    In the interest of learning how to make non-floppy purses and other goods, I’ve been doing a bit of reading. I’ve been making my way…

    January 17, 200813 comments'F' for Fabric, Crafty (& Handy)
  • The Bench I Want

    That’s the Simone Bench, which can be custom upholstered and is on sale at Ballard Designs for $200. I’d love the bench with Rose Checker…

    January 14, 200829 comments'F' for Fabric, Living Room, Pets
  • Disappointed

    I made a purse.  It didn’t turn out quite like I had hoped. I bought a pattern, per Lili’s suggestion. I hesitate to link to…

    January 11, 200838 comments'F' for Fabric, Crafty (& Handy)
  • The Guest Room Won’t Be Finished.

    Yep. I’ve been sick, and I wasn’t able to do much with the guest room. Brandon and I did get all of the junk out…

    November 14, 200722 comments'F' for Fabric, Guest Room
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