Yes, it's Vera

I made a bag for my friend Becca for Christmas. She has a slight obsession with Vera too, so I decided to use Totally Turq fabric for her bag. I was really happy with the color contrast.





Just don't look too close if you are familiar with military units. I put a patch on upside down...which needs to be promptly fixed! My friend didn't notice the mix-up and of course our husbands were too nice to comment...til a few drinks later. Luckily it is an easy fix! Happy New Year All!

No Teaching Today

I've been busy for the first three days of this work week subbing for first grade. The teacher was feeling a bit better, so I get to sew today because I didn't get called in to work. I've been working on a Bags From The Heart order and I finished it this morning.

I love the fabric that was used for the lining, side panels and accents. It is Vera Bradley Bali Blue. One advantage to living in Korea is that I can actually buy these fabrics by the yard! In the US, I would have to scavenger hunt the web to see who would send it to me - at a much higher cost too! Here are two pictures of the inside. The inside has three slide pockets on both sides and one of the ends has three pen pockets. Isn't this fabric wonderful?

Three Slide Pockets (above) Pen Pockets (below)

I truly believe a bag needs to have pockets on the inside to keep all your stuff organized. I always find it a pain when you can't find your cell phone in your purse when it is ringing. When I design my bags I try to maintain functionality.

Finally, here is a picture of the back. I stippled all over the exterior. I love the look it gives a somewhat plain uniform. I used beautiful blue thread for the stitching.

New Year, New Country

It's certainly been awhile since my last post, but with moving 1/2 the way around the world... I've been busy. We arrived last night in Korea and I'm excited to start life in our new home.  Before the holidays I was very busy created projects for Christmas.  I made a quilt for my mom and mother-in-law, small personalized stockings for a Christmas Eve party, coffee cozy, passport covers, and snack bags. I also had the joy of getting a massive stomach bug at the same time our household was being packed, so I neglected to take photos of some of the items I made.  I will add the photos as I get them.

Coffee coozie.  Or any other beverage of choice!

All the small stockings hung in a row.  They were each personalized.
Backside of the quilt made for my mother-in-law.  I used a little ACU fabric in the back piece, so add a tiny bit of military to the quilt.   
The front of the pinwheel quilt for my mother-in-law. 

My DH helped hand sew the binding on his mother's quilt.  (Photo evidence!)

My last two commissioned bags made in Georgia for a good military friend in Texas.  I am looking forward to getting my sewing machines back and opening up shop again.  I guess, finding housing will be a good first step!  

Today, is my first full day in Korea.  I'm excited to adventure around base and see where I will be living for the next 3 years!