Setting up shop . . .

This week was about getting organized. Somehow I feel a bit less organized than expected. I got my sewing machine serviced, purchased notions and findings as well as other implements of creativity so that I could improve my product - now to put them all in the right place so that I remember that I have them and I can reach them immediately when needed.

So far, so good; but, it's a lot of stuff. I know there are people out there with much more stuff than me and . . . I'm happy for me. I have concluded through this process that less is more. I toy with the idea of creating a studio space outside of my home. Maybe a small shed or outbuilding? Right now, everything is in my unfinished basement space which is clean and dry - how much more simple can I get than that? My dogs can visit, I'm not far away from my chores . . . wait, maybe I want to be . . . You see my confusion . . .

Being a creative person I should be having an easier time making a creative space, you would think . . . I'm trying to pull together a mixed media studio, with one section flowing into the next. If I had any advice at all for others at this time, it would be to purge the unnecessaries.

As for me, back to the drawing board . . .

Gallery Photos

Small Sack

Small Sack - homage to packman

Medium Backpack

Medium Backpack

Medium Backpack

Small Brownie Sack

Medium Sack - Maryland Lamb

X-Tra Large Tote, Interior View

X-Tra Large Tote

Large Tote, Across the Body or Over Shoulder Strap

Medium Clutch with 3 Finger Handle Design

Large Tote - Salem Sheep

Medium Purse with Over the Shoulder Strap

Large Tote - Salem Sheep

Large Tote

Large Tote with Across Body or Over Shoulder Strap

X-Tra Large Tote

Large Sack with Over the Shoulder Strap

Small Sack

Medium Purse with Across the Body or Over Shoulder Strap

Medium Sack

Medium Sack

Large Bookbag

Medium Purse with Across the Body or Over Shoulder Strap

Large Bookbag

Small Clutch

Small Purse with Across Body or Over Shoulder Strap

Small Purse with Across Body or Over Shoulder Strap

Medium Purse with Across Body or Over Shoulder Strap

Tool Wrap

Tool Wrap

Small Purse

Small Purse

Small Clutch

Small Sack

Medium Bookbag

Large Bookbag

Small Sack

Medium Brownie with Wooden Fish Buttons

1st Small Brownie

Summer is here!

Finally, the weather turned, it's sizzling outside and we're getting just enough rain to keep my gardens moist. This has been a good year! I've done very little in the garden and everything still looks good.

I've also been organizing my studio space, trying to make everything work together. I am also busting out my sewing machine to line some of the felted bags and see where that takes me - design wise . . . Got some cool stretch poplin fabric and hoping for the best.