MY FIRST COMPETITION SINCE I STARTED DESIGNING BAGS
Ok, so, you submit a designer bag of your own creation to this competition called Bags 2 Riches, which is a fundraiser for sheltering and mentoring homeless people in Indianapolis. Trusted Mentors.
You pay a small fee, fill out an application, give your design a name and submit it, then if your bag is chosen in the top 10 your bag gets to go down the fashion show runway at a huge GALA and the final votes come in and walla!!
I didn't win.
I wasn't even in the top 10, and I don't even know if my bag SOLD at the Gala, but I know I contributed to a wonderful cause, and supported some great volunteers in this effort. Next year - WATCH OUT!
But, I got a call today.
I was a good sport, and knew I missed the top 10, so I voted on a beautiful fabric bag, and GUESS WHAT!!
I won the bag that I voted on. Oh, my goodness, I was just hoping the bag would win, I didn't expect to end up with the bag. Too neat.
I can't see it or lay my hands on it till around March 2010, because it has to travel to California for a photo shoot, and be marketed and shown off and all that stuff, but I'm a winner!!
That's what counts!!
3 Knitting Sisters ... knitting along and all the life in between ...
9/28/09
Denim Sparkle - That's the name of this Knit Felt Purse
This is my design. I'm excited about the bases I'm putting on my purses. They stand so nice, on their own. I found this clay star at the Talbot Square Art Show this spring and that was my inspiration. I've made several that are totally different and unique, but this is my first purse with a drawstring. It's cute when the straps are pulled tight.
Yep, this bag is for sale.
Check out the store at www.bigsis2.etsy.com
I added a strap to another one today, but I still need to needle felt as special design on the front.
A Peek at the Bottom "Base" of the purse - clever.
oh, yeah, a pic of the purse (not just parts)
More creations on the way!!
9/26/09
Life In-Between - a Tough Post Today
Sometimes I post about knitting
or weaving
or being creative
or my silly fear of failure.
Sometimes I go a long time without posting at all.
Today I'm posting about "Life In-Between."
In-between projects, daily routine, motorcycle trips, church services, family visits, hooking-up with my sisters or friends.
All that stuff in-between the posts.
Today we're going to a funeral.
That speaks of all that is life! Love, family, pain, hopes, future, disappointments, breathing, eating, sleeping, planning, and sometimes shattered dreams.
Sydney Faye, the grand-daughter of a very special friend, the daughter of a very fine couple, the young man I've known since he was a pre-teen, and has become a great friend as an adult.
His baby girl was hoped for, carried nearly full-term by her sweet Mommy, then stillborn last week. My heart aches, it's so heavy for this couple. I think of all the plans, in their minds, in their home, in the extended family, a future forever altered, their "New Normal" that won't feel Normal for a long time. Friends and family learning how to reach in and touch the pain to ease it.
Broken!
A song that rolls through my head a lot, one that was sung at my Brother-in-Laws funeral in January, helps me get a grip.
"Blessed be the Name of the Lord, ... He gives and takes away, my heart will choose to say, Blessed be the Name." The scripture is Job 1:21
I'm so thankful I have a God who cares, comforts and makes Himself known in times like these.
We are praying for you Larry and Stephanie, Larry and Linda, Becky and Aaron ... Daniel ... Clayton and Mary Lou ... You are all so special to us.
or weaving
or being creative
or my silly fear of failure.
Sometimes I go a long time without posting at all.
Today I'm posting about "Life In-Between."
In-between projects, daily routine, motorcycle trips, church services, family visits, hooking-up with my sisters or friends.
All that stuff in-between the posts.
Today we're going to a funeral.
That speaks of all that is life! Love, family, pain, hopes, future, disappointments, breathing, eating, sleeping, planning, and sometimes shattered dreams.
Sydney Faye, the grand-daughter of a very special friend, the daughter of a very fine couple, the young man I've known since he was a pre-teen, and has become a great friend as an adult.
His baby girl was hoped for, carried nearly full-term by her sweet Mommy, then stillborn last week. My heart aches, it's so heavy for this couple. I think of all the plans, in their minds, in their home, in the extended family, a future forever altered, their "New Normal" that won't feel Normal for a long time. Friends and family learning how to reach in and touch the pain to ease it.
Broken!
A song that rolls through my head a lot, one that was sung at my Brother-in-Laws funeral in January, helps me get a grip.
"Blessed be the Name of the Lord, ... He gives and takes away, my heart will choose to say, Blessed be the Name." The scripture is Job 1:21
I'm so thankful I have a God who cares, comforts and makes Himself known in times like these.
We are praying for you Larry and Stephanie, Larry and Linda, Becky and Aaron ... Daniel ... Clayton and Mary Lou ... You are all so special to us.
He Gives, and Takes Away | Christian Music Today
This is a great read the story behind a song.
He Gives, and Takes Away | Christian Music Today
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He Gives, and Takes Away | Christian Music Today
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9/25/09
Sample of my needle felting
I did finally learn needle felting. Thanks to a family friend from my youth - neat reunion!!
The 3-dimensional effect is from using roving (raw wool - dyed of course) and several very sharp needles, with foam behind the fabric.
You poke the wool into your fabric (sounds simple) but you have to be very careful with the needles. Anyway, this is my first needle felting a flower on a bag - it has been in my head for over a year - it's listed on Etsy. It has been completed since August, just finally got good pics! The bag has been finished for about a year and has not sold, hoping the embellishment will kick-up the chances of selling.
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