class to kits
Thank you for all the kind wishes sent to Erin and John Paul. Thrilled here, though now fully realizing that a wedding is ahead for us. Yay! and then, yikes!
In the excitement of the proposal, I forgot to tell you about the class at Tinsel Trading last Saturday. I always enjoy teaching there and love seeing how each class takes on its own story and character. This one was the biggest yet- nine really fun, creative students, and the felt bags turned out so cute. I thrifted, felted and premade a bag for each student- then we played Project Runway with a lottery a la Heidi Klum and her bag of buttons. The bags were all so different depending upon the sweaters I found so I was glad that everyone was happy with their pick. And the decorations they added were each as unique as the maker- including the adorable Lia who managed to spell out her name with trims. Just darling!
After class, I stayed behind at the store awhile and discovered more irresistible things to add to the Valentine kits. Vintage seam bindings, charms, Dresden foils, craft candy. And yesterday I hit the jackpot when I came upon a basket full of antique handkerchief lace from France- so added that too. These kits are now officially Gorgeous!
Still selling through my shop, I'm getting them ready to ship. Looks like I have a kit club- faraway friends who buy each offering- which is wonderful because I know then that the instructions work, that they really do come together as planned. So, so good to know- and more than anything, I love hearing that from you. Thanks, everyone- this one is almost on its way! xoC
Congrats to Erin and John Paul! You must be so excited. Now that you have added more to the kits, I am cannot wait to get mine in the mail. Take care!
Posted by: Kerri N. | January 22, 2008 at 04:43 PM
congrats on your new kit.
Posted by: lei | January 23, 2008 at 02:21 AM
wow...so much happening! they look so happy together (and I can imagine just how thrilled you must be!)...and those purses; I WISH I could learn to make something like that!
anywhoo, looking forward to cha...
love to you!
Posted by: suzi finer | January 23, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I have been Mother of the Bride and Mother of the Groom and Mother of the Bride is a lot more work so good luck! I bet you'll come up with so many cute ideas for favors and centerpieces and such. The best part is getting another family member to treasure.
Posted by: Chris@Cats On My Quilts | January 23, 2008 at 12:45 PM
What lucky ducks to have made such great looking bags. You look so great in that photo, too! :)
Posted by: teresa | January 23, 2008 at 04:47 PM
I love the felted sweater bags! What a fun idea. At Christmas time, I thrifted and found a bunch of sweaters and turned them into quilts for Christmas gifts. Recycling at it's best!
Posted by: Michelle Baker | January 26, 2008 at 11:02 AM
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KJ
Posted by: KJ | January 27, 2008 at 09:02 AM