Sunday, September 9, 2012

The Perfect Purse

At our monthly American Sewing Guild meeting yesterday, we were treated to a workshop by member Mary Ann Sheppard, an excellent teacher and a busy, creative lady! With her expert guidance, several of us made her signature “Star Purse” and I truly enjoyed learning new techniques and practicing some old ones.


My purse is embellished with a piece of complex cloth that I had made several years ago. I added an antique button just for fun.


I love this purse: inside and out, there are lots of pockets, and I had enough fabric left over to whip up an insert that keeps my phone, mints, cards and more organized and easy to reach. I think I finally found the perfect purse…thanks, Mary Ann!




Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Learn to Sew!


Just in time for International Sewing Month, Hancock Fabrics on Merritt Island is holding classes for beginners and beyond. I'm teaching Beginning Sewing for adults and teens, Mary McCarthy will teach Serging, and Savvy Sewers will teach Quilting workshops. SEW much fun!!! See the store or the flyer below for details.