Itching to sew

Amy's Butler's Style Stitches

I came across this today while browsing on Amazon - a new Amy Butler book that's all about creating bags!  I love Amy Butler fabrics, but for some reason, I have never taken the plunge and made anything with AB fabric (and so it sits in my stash...)  Probably a.) because it's expensive, and b.) because it feels extra special and I don't want to screw it up.  If you know me at all, you know I can sew my little heart out for everyone but me.  Every project I've ever taken on for myself (dresses, tops, etc.) has ended in disaster!  But this might just inspire me to try again.

But what inspired me most was the video that introduces the book and Amy Butler herself.  Some great insight into her creative process and surrounding oneself with beautiful things to inspire creativity.  Love it!

Archives - Many things a-happening 05/21/2010

Originally Posted 05/21/2010

I've made my first three sales on Etsy!





I love getting items in the mail or at stores where they take the time to package them nicely. When you get home and open them it feels like your birthday all over again, so this is how they looked when I sent them off:

Okay, Etsy. Things I've learned:

* Ask for payment right away, otherwise it's confusing to buyers and a headache for me.
* Be active on Etsy, so I get more site traffic
* I'm addicted to making Treasury collections

I've been busy sewing up a storm, and have a few new items ready to list (just have to find a cute little model who is a size smaller than mine!) and a few that should be finished tomorrow and up on Deeds and Petunia on Etsy. Here's a sneak preview:










...and a cute cat shot to top it all off. Have a great day!