Surgery was a success, and recovery is going well, but I need to make sure I don't overdo it! I almost don't look like I was used as a punching bag since the bruises are nearly gone. I also have the embroidery machine back from the shop, and while I was warned that she's getting close to the end, she's still running! I will probably be doing some sales at the end of the year to go toward a new machine, so fingers crossed she doesn't give up before then!
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| Decaf is never an option for me... |
I decided to sneak in one last pattern testing before taking my (forced) break, and this was such a fast and fun bag to make! If you are looking for a quick and handy little bag, perfect for travel or a quick trip out, I suggest the Globetrot Travel Sling from ChrisW Designs!
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| Just a little bag! |
I only have a few open orders, and once those are done, I can focus on recovery and then restocking! I'm even planning on taking my embroidery machine in for a spa visit while I'm recovering, and then she's going to get a workout! I want to stitch up at least 40 blankets, and I need to restock my doodles and notebook covers since I have them at the boutique year round and my back-stock is getting low. I'm really hoping for fast recovery, I have too much I want to get done and too little time...I might even clear space for my backup embroidery machine and get that running too, then it will really feel like an industrial factory.
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| One of the few blankets I've stitched up recently. Need to do so many more! |
There have been a lot of similar shaped patterns lately, but I always love making a bag from ChrisW Designs because I feel like she really steps you through everything and the instructions are amazing! She also has a video, if you like watching to see how someone makes the bag. The Daily Drift Crossbody is a cute mid sized bag, with some great pockets and the lining is a PERFECT fit! No saggy lining or 'extra' in there, it looks so sharp!
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| Trying some different photo locations, the new couch is nice and neutral, but not perfect lighting.... |
