She Tries To Sound Like Someone Really Important

I'll be "out of the office" for a few days-
Happy spring break!

Bring Out The Bright!

Something that really helped me to jump full speed back into sewing, was to tell myself to save nothing for some other time or occasion. Later is Now. See it, love it, sew it, sell it. Life is terminal for us all, and there's no time like right now to just move forward. So, first of all, I attacked my substantial piles of samples. So far, I've gotten over seventy totes from that starting point, and I think my piles have shrunk. Last week someone mentioned "bright". I immediately thought of my coveted, beloved, and hoarded collection of vintage table cloths. Then I remembered about waiting for nothing, and cutting and sewing with total abandon. So, this lot of ten contains some of that work. It may be a little heavy on the pink, but don't let that discourage you if you're a closet pink hater. I have several billion boxes of other options in the garage. Just give me time. So, just to review. See a tote bag that you like? Then scroll to comments at the bottom of the post and leave me a comment that contains the amount of money you're willing to pay at or over ten dollars per bag (unless otherwise indicated). You can also send me an e-mail at re-joyce@live.ca to work out shipping and payment options. Shipping to most places is ten dollars. Ready? let's go. #1 (ahhh... I do love the graphics of these old cloths. There's just something about the colours that makes me think of another time.)

#2: sold to Shannon for $20-

This bag is fully lined, complete with pockets, and actually fully reversible. I'd like a minimum of $15- for this piece which employs two vintage table cloths, and a handkerchief.

#3: sold to Lori for $20-!

(fully lined and pocketed. minimum of $15- please)

oh dear. My personal favourite. *sigh*

:an old baby blanket, vintage embroidered pillow slip, and the purple floral piece is a vintage slipcover that I've been drooling over for years now.

*sigh* (this is the inside view. Lined, pocketed)

#4 the rest of the pink blanket. It has some pretty neat motifs on it.

I like....

this bag is unlined.

it has three pockets on one side.

#5

another vintage table cloth. Love those pics...

#6 is sold to Nancy! and now... a special series by Floey the cat.

Yes, puss. Turns out that I must admit- this blog is actually ALL ABOUT YOU!!

#7: sold to Melanie for $20-

#8

and back to upholstery pieces, for the demure in the crowd...

#9: sold to Alison for $20-!

#10: fancy nancy!

I love you people-thanks for all the support!!

Spring for Bags

Sewing bags is so much more rewarding than, say; washing dishes.
They have some elements in common- you perform the same set of exercises over and over again- but there's nothing too exciting about a dishrack full of plates.

A blog full of bags? Well, that's another matter entirely.

I'm sure many of you are familiar with the routine, but it doesn't hurt to lay it all out again. On today's blog post, you will find ten tote bags. They are fashioned primarily out of upholstery samples donated by our local furniture store. This means that they really ought to last rather a long time. They are basic, unlined bags. I am offering these bags for sale for any amount of money at or above ten dollars per bag. I ship to anywhere. Most shipping costs ten dollars, and if you offer twenty or more dollars per bag, you can choose not to send additional funds for shipping. You can send a personal cheque to me, and get my address by e-mailing re-joyce@live.ca. You can also pay through paypal, also by e-mailing me with your intentions.

clear? good. Go shopping so I can go shipping.
#1: sold to OttoGus for $20-

#2: sold to Valerie!

#3: sold to Jodi! $15-

#4: sold to Steph for $10-!

#5: sold to Steph! $10-

#6: sold to Stephanie for $10-!

#7:

#8: sold to Debbie for $10-

#9: Sold! OttoGus, $25-

#10: sold to Debbie $10-