Good morning!

I am very happy to say that I’m all hooked up to the computer again, so me and my little digital camera are back! (My camera is a Canon Power Shot SD450 incase anyone wanted to know).

Here are the photos that I took yesterday of the first finished tote bag. I cut and began embroidering enough material to make 4 total. So far I have this one done, and a second smaller one is almost finished.

The lighter corduroy is stretchy - so the bag can accommodate quite a few books. Here I have four thick magazines and the latest Alexander McCall Smith book (“The Good Husband of Zebra Drive” ……. any other No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency fans out there?) And I’m sure it could hold even more.

My favorite thing about this bag is how “comfy” it is. The corduroy is super soft. It’s casual and relaxed - just the right feel for taking your favorite book with you wherever you go. I made two pockets inside.

Josh will be taking photos for me tonight and I’ll get this tote bag and maybe another in the shop tomorrow.

Thanks to all who commented on my last few posts. The swap was alot of fun - and if you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend it. I had alot of fun not only receiving my package from Rebecca, but finding and wrapping my goodies for her, too.

Josh has been suggesting for ages that I get some of my illustrations into my Etsy shop. I’ve been a bit distracted with all the sewing I’ve been doing lately. But working on the inchworm piece for the swap has reminded me how much I love to paint and draw. I really miss it. Now when I look up from my sewing machine - I can see my paintbrushes across the room and they call to me.

Have a wonderful day!

Jenn : )