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Archive for January, 2012

Something for me.

It has been a while since I made something for myself, other than hemming pants for work, or altering a shirt.  Yeah, BORING!  So, I decided to make something new, just for me.  I used to make backpacks all the time for others. I thought it might be nice to make one for myself.  I found a piece of fabric I have been keeping for ages, not knowing what to do with it. Decided, it was the perfect amount, for what I wanted to do.  Used a colorful pillow case for lining. Let’s not forget beads. They are a must on a backpack.  Ha!  I am pleased with how it turned out. Now, I need to put it to the test, and actually use it.

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Steve had an idea for putting his prints on product. Something to show them off in a different way. Pillows came to mind, and he asked if I would be interested in helping with the project. Of course I would!   He had some of his prints transferred to fabric through an online site.  He gave me  several blocks to get started. I finished them pretty quickly, and now have my rhythm. The next batch should go even  quicker, and hopefully, look as nice as the first.

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