more square-zies...
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I'm still here inchin' along...doing a bit of this and that. I tried some hand quilting this week...can't remember if I mentioned that. It was so relaxing and I liked it way better than machine stitching. I know it's more difficult (yeouch, I did stick myself with a pin), but I'm reading up on stuff and learnin' about small even stitches and such....and the "rocking horse"...I tell you, so much to learn, so little time. It's fascinating though when you find a new project and get to delve into all the particulars. I used to think all threads were made alike, but no, alas, they are not. I got out my vintage sewing jar I thrifted last summer and there were some yummy, NICE threads in there. All I had around here was polyester.. I guess there is a creme de la creme for every pursuit. I know "butter" when I see it, and some of some of the threads in there are butter. Ok, so I'm babbling on here. Oh, and I've been inchin' away on my little squares at night.
As far as the studio, it's comin' along. Starting a new sewing project hasn't exactly helped the situation, but I'll get it all squared away soon. Hope everyone is having a crafty week. I know it helps keep me sane, if there is ever such a thing...LOL. xo Lia
Made this with a jean mini skirt my dd had that I never liked (he he) and she finally relinquished into my sewing cabinet. I've had it in there for a while and thought I'd use some of yesterdays pretty shirt fabric to make it into a little tote for her. She loves purses, has a bagillion of them and won't part with any of them! I think she will like this. I left the botton of it fringed like the skirt was...I made the strap by attaching pieces of the fabric with the waistband part. I also sewed on some vintage buttons. This was "sew" much fun to do. I did it in a "crazy quilt" kind of style, at least that what it reminded me of. 
