My bag! I’m done!
Ok….it’s absolutely NOT perfect…not even close (do not look closely if you’re an expert with a sewing machine) – however, for someone who didn’t even have a working sewing machine (and hadn’t used it since Jr. High) until a week ago, I think it looks pretty great….
ALSO, it’s just for me….I’m putting projects in it…I used the leaves for some experimenting with hand applique and with embroidery, so the whole thing was a lot of fun.

My 2021 “Phrase” of the year and Happy New Year!
So, one of my issues last year was stopping to just enjoy life. Unlike most people, we escaped the health and employment issues of crazy 2020 but I couldn’t help but wait for the “other shoe” to drop – basically waiting for something bad to happen. In searching for a


