Things are a whirlwind here  because we're leaving for the Fall Quilt Market in Houston TX in just 16 days. As a matter of fact, at this very moment we're loading our stuff into the truck so we can be ship it off this afternoon. (I hope it's waiting for us when we get there!) So just ignore us, grab a cup of coffee and settle down in a comfy place, because we have some great stuff to show you this month. But first, who said men can't be great shopping companions? Here's the latest video of my grandson that proves otherwise! 

 

 

 

"A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not." 

Shannon Maciejewski of Almont, IL created this versatile SideKick and she says she really LOVES it because of all the pockets! She included some extra pictures with her entry too. Here's one of the check register area, the front pouch interior and the roomy main storage area!

 

When she found this gorgeous fabric at a local shop, Jackie Abel of Watertown, SD just knew it would be PERFECT for the Baggalista! This bag turned out to be a gift for a very lucky friend who gets tons of compliments on it! And its no wonder, because the back is just as pretty as the front!

 

Christine Mazzullo of Elgin, IL fashioned her Quattro from fabric that's been in her stash for a long time... maybe YEARS (I can relate!). She bought one of our kits because she loves our new striped zippers, and added some extra interior pockets  on her own! She did a great job and even the back is quite lovely!

And this Encore Purse Insert is totally personalized by Phyllis Muscolino of Newburg, MD with some great embroidery from Michele D'Amore's "Bold & Beautiful" collection! Here's different view of the interior, & a couple shots of the exterior, front and back. I love it!

 

 

 

 

Pamela Dikeman of Waterford, MI decided to try her hand at making her own handbag because she didn't want to drop $100+ on a Vera Bradley bag.

I think she made the right decision because you'll never see one of Vera's bags looking as fabulous or as original as this Lollapalooza, right?

 

 

 

Pamela is also the creator of this excellent Quattro! She noted that she particularly loved using our NEW  sew-in invisible magnetic snaps!

And Viki Banaszak of Wichita, KS said that she really doesn't sew all that much, but that her Carolina CarryAll came together real well, especially when she let go of her preconceived notions of how it should be done! I love that comment Viki, and it seems I've heard that before!

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