You can’t help but love them; messenger bags that is. And how about adding some linen iheart cute bots in pink to sweeten the pot? Yes, please! Not to mention the bag is in dark jean, oh my! Personally, I just love putting together things I can’t stop looking at. And just once in a while, I get to sneak all my sewing goodness to my office. And sew ALL DAY LONG! Today was one of those days, until I forgot to pack my cutting mat and seam ripper. My heart dropped when I discovered my mind had failed me, once again. Oh well. I work with quartz counter tops, so I thought I’d just cut right on it. Not only did that not work, I’m pretty sure my brand new blade is now dull. I guess I shouldn’t mess with 93% quartz, ever. Counter top, fine. Rotary cutter, not so much! I did manage to cut with some scissors and a basting pin to rip my accidents. That gave me about 2 hours of sewing time before I was completely over it. I’m spoiled, what can I say.

Here’s what I managed to do:

Exterior Bag {View of the Back}

Ruffle {Front Flap}

Last week, I also stitched 4 new granny squares. In gray, LOVE!

Also met Malia’s children and gifted the butterfly wall hanging and drawstring bags to her kids. My hubby also made Lanea a hand crafted necklace out of purple heart wood. I didn’t even know he could do such a thing. I hear everything is loved. Happy, us!

Lanea {With Necklace & Drawstring Bag}

And, Malia was able to find some time to sew with me, hooray. She made her first ruffled napkin. Happy, Malia!

It was a full week of sewing. Happy, me!

♥ Robin