Excitement

I have just finished 8 new bags!! (to see them more closely go to www.sewsewlovely.etsy.com) All that sewing, combined with working the last two days at the coffee shop has left me a very tired girl! It sounds funny but crafting all day is hard work. I am really loving being able to dive into sewing head on right now though. I am also loving living in Greenville and meeting all sorts of new people in the coffee shop. It is interesting the paths that we go down in our lives (I believe that God leads us down them, if we will follow). And at least for right now I enjoy that my life can look very different from one day to the next. What excites you about your life right now?

Preserving Memories

It has been a while since I have finished a quilt. I say finished because at this moment I have about 4 quilt tops that just need backs. Honestly, I still love making quilts but it seems like my customers like bags better. And lets face it bags do take less time. I just finished this tee shirt quilt for a very dear friend back in Texas. It is made from his concert tee shirts from the last 30 or so years. I think it probably one of my favorite tee shirt quilts I have ever made. It was hard to photograph though so this is the best I could do. If you are interested in having me make a tee shirt quilt (and you are not in a hurry to get it done) let me know and we can discuss size and prices.

Introducing a new product for Sew Sew Lovely!

When I am shopping flea markets, antique stores and estate sales, I have a very hard time not buying vintage handkerchiefs. If you could see the pile of them that I have, you would realize that I am not very good at resisting them. I have tried unsuccessfully to make carrying handkerchiefs come back in fashion but yesterday I came up with a great idea for what to do with them. And so here is a new product you are going to be seeing more of in my store, "The Vintage Handkerchief Cuff Bracelet". To buy this one visit my Etsy store at : www.sewsewlovely.etsy.com

Meanwhile back at the Ranch...

What A day! I started a new job at a coffee shop called "Liquid Highway" on Monday. Today I learned how to make espresso based drinks (and other beverages). I wouldn't say I have "mastered" this yet but hopefully I will get the hang of it soon. I may never get the coffee grounds out from under my fingernails, however.

I also listed four bags on my etsy store today AND had my very first sale. So here is what you missed if you didn't get a chance to check out my etsy store before this amazing bag sold. And just so you know I do have more of this vintage table cloth (that the front and back panels are made out of). I do not have any more of the floral but if you like the look of this bag send me a convo on etsy or email me (julia.b.clarke@gmail.com) and I can make you a custom bag, modeled after this one.

And I'm Back!!

So I know I have been MIA for a while and that is about to change! For the last 19 months I have been living in Texas at a Residential Counseling Center for Troubled Teens called Heartlight. I could go on and on about my life there and my experiences but I will save that for another time. What I am really excited about is getting back to crafting. Very very soon I am going to be opening my etsy store, www.sewsewlovely.etsy.com. I am going to start off just selling bags (that I have made out of old tee-shirts, table cloths and ties) but I have some different treasures in store for the future. I am moving to Greenville, SC in the next few weeks which is also exciting! Lots of Changes and Lots of New Beginnings! I will keep you posted on things as they unfold!

Obvi I have lots of Ties

This bag is my newest tie creation. This one isn't for sale but I can make others so let me know if you are interested!

New Quilt!

I just finished a new quilt. Thanks to my friend Sarah and her mom, who donated most of the fabric for this one.  Again, I love taking fabrics that seemingly don't go together and somehow they end up looking pretty good. This quilt measures 48 1/2" by 85" and it is FOR SALE!!! So e-mail me if you are interested!