The bag requested by P and G for G’s sister is now done! Took about as long as the others that I’ve done, but I stretched it out over a few days. I think it looks really nice. Check it out over on the Sewing Projects page. I also tacked on another gift for G, since her birthday is the weekend that we’ll be taking … Continue reading Riviera Handbag is Done!
The instructions for this bag really aren’t too bad. The one thing I would suggest is that they are read from beginning to end BEFORE cutting any of the fabric. Why? Handles. As I’ve mentioned before, I typically like to have bags with handles long enough to throw over my shoulder. Unfortunately, the instructions don’t mention that they can be lengthened until WELL after you’ve … Continue reading Riviera Handbag Part 2
I’ve started work on the handbag for G’s sister, in that the fabric has been selected and purchased, and I cut out the pieces of the fabric and the interfacing. This week I’ll be getting it done (now that the cutting is done, it should go really fast). Check out part one here. I’ve been a bit slow moving lately, so hopefully you can forgive … Continue reading Riviera Handbag Has Begun!
This bag pattern comes from Annie’s Catalog. The pattern is pretty well written, though suggested modifications are mentioned AFTER the instructions regarding cutting the fabric. The only thing this impacted for me was the length of the handles. I typically like to put bags on my shoulder, and this is just short enough to make it a little uncomfortable. Therefore, if you’re looking for the … Continue reading Riviera Handbag
to report. I haven’t made any progress with any crafts yet, though I need to, and I haven’t tried any new recipes, so nothing there. House projects got done, and essentials were shopped for, but nothing notable to post on that front. T, my mom, came over to my house yesterday so that she and I could go to one of those painting bars. The … Continue reading Nothing much…
There is a Mexican restaurant near my office that has one of the best enchilada soups I have ever had. Last year, I started trying to find a recipe, really only so that I knew what the nutritional values were – sometimes tracking your food intake can be a tad difficult. Nothing that I was finding matched what I assumed was in this particular soup. … Continue reading Chicken Enchilada Soup
Why is it that whenever I watch a dog show I want a dog? But then I start researching the kind of dog that would fit my lifestyle, and I realize that I’m by far too lazy to have any kind of dog, and I should just stick with my cat. Seriously. How cute is this adorable big ball of black fur? Continue reading WKC Viewing
I’ve finished a major project of the year, which was one of the Amy Butler Weekender bags. I still have one more to go, but I’m going to change focus over to the Riviera Handbag, as a favor to P and G. They want to give a gift to G’s sister. I figure I can work on a different bag and cleanse the palette, though … Continue reading Up Next…
Sometimes you just need comfort food. And sometimes, you turn to a recipe site that is full of comfort food. Then you find out that the number of servings on the original recipe is crazy, and opt for a little more moderation. And then you just keep making the recipe because it’s just so, so tasty! I heart mushrooms. Note: These are not mushrooms. No, … Continue reading Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff
With the addition of a new range in my life, I decided to make something special that I could bring into work with me (since I really don’t need all that sweetness available in my house). Enter Chocolate cupcakes. Again, Pinterest is my friend (and my enemy, and my friend). Here’s where I got the recipe for the cupcake part: Chocolate Sweetheart Cupcakes Now. I … Continue reading Ghiradelli Chocolate Cupcakes with Pink Frosting
