It's official...I'm gonna be at the Hatch Show in Griffen, Ga May 9th and 10th. So, bring your Mom and buy her something nice. See you there!

One of my top sources of inspiration and motivation comes from the designs of Nicole Mallalieu. This Aussie makes gorgeous hats and bags that fuse form and function into one very stylish product. Her patterns are super detailed and easy to follow and are really like taking a sewing class in your own home. So, if you are looking for something fabulous to make, I highly recommend you check out her website and treat yourself to one of the best patterns you'll ever buy. It's absolutely worth the overseas shipping.

I am sooooo excited. I was just in a treasury on the Front Page of Etsy! This is so exciting!
Here's the screen shot with my happy little Hooty Bag in the corner! :P

Weekend Sewing by Heather Ross is the hot new crafting book on book shelves right now and lucky for me, my Mom bought me a copy ( thanks Mom!).
I have to tell you that this is one of the better sewing books I have seen out there, if not the best. It has great projects that are not only really fun to do, but very useful. For the beginning sewer or the experienced seamstress there are easy and wonderful projects in this book for everyone. You can make yourself a nice big market tote or a pair of new pajama pants. There is even a pop-up tent!!! My favorite so far, is the Everything Tote, but I'm looking forward to trying out the house slippers and the Go Everywhere Shirt Dress. Ahh! So many projects, so little time...

Here's a treasury I made just for those who Heart me on Etsy!