A Birthday Gift and New Bag

A new pair of pants made for a birthday gift. My nephew is turning 4 today! They are black denim with multi-colour stripe cuffs and back pocket. I can't wait to see them on him. I was going to get him a shirt and applique something on it, but found a long sleeve shirt with a dinosaur on it with the right colours at the Gap and got it instead.

When he starts to grow taller all he as to do is unfold the cuff. You will still be able to see a bit of the stripe because when I made them so that part of the stripe was in the hem.

Here's a new bag I made up awhile ago, but forgot to take a picture and post it. It's a one of a kind and I love the fabric combination of botanicals and stripes. The fabric is absolutely gorgeous. I was even mulling over the idea of keeping it for myself, but decided not to and let someone else enjoy it. It will be up for grabs here.It's a beautiful cotton/canvas fabric that is screen printed on the most wonderful blue/grey background. The brown grosgrain ribbon completes the bag and gives it the finishing touch.

I'm so glad it's Friday! Remember I told you things have been changing around here. Well, I have been working part-time in the drapery workroom that I deal with for the drapery/decorating side of my business for the last four weeks. I am loving it and learning so much! It's two days a week and that is plenty - It allows me to continue to run my own business and still be at home.

I was in their office in August and I got to talking with the owner, well one thing led to another and she offered me a job. I always loved going there seeing all the fabrics, people working at the machines and the general creativity going on there and thought it would be a great place to be since I love sewing so much. I was so excited - the opportunities and doors it will open was just too good to pass up. Not only will I be hands on in the workroom, I will also be taking the calls they usually have to turn away that they get from the public, since they only deal with trade. On top of that, I am able to bring in my work and have it on display in their lobby where designers and others come in and will see it. I see it as a win win situation for both of us.

I've had to get use to the two days I am working somewhere else. I need lots of organization to keep things running smoothly. I am constantly tired more than ever, but it's a good tired.

Have a great weekend!