Giveaway!

Wouldn't you like a Funky Patchwork Market Tote? Like this one?


I'm giving it away! Just comment and you will be entered to win. Made with pretty new spring fabrics and colors.


Want to triple your chances? Post a link on your blog back to this post and I'll put your name in THREE times.


The backside of your new bag.


A winner will be chosen first thing Monday morning, Feb. 18th.

Some cheese with that Whine?

Last week, as those good readers who take notes on the minutae of my thrilling life know, I had some dental work. It was one of those wake-up-oh-my-heavens-my-tooth-hurrrrrrrts-call-the-dentist-and-beg-for-HELP things. Luckily, she was able to see me.

So, the next day, I'm taking my adorable red pills AND antibiotics AND pudding and I think I'm on the mend. Then I start to feel... not so great. Achey. Cold. Blech. I'm running a fever. I call my dentist, who says that since my tooth is not throbbing and such, probably this fever is related to something else.

She was right.

So, for the last week, I've been a big, whiney mess. I've coughed, sniffled, complained, ached, complained some more, complained about all the complaining, cursed my stupid tooth for still making eating normal food a challenge, complained that my ears are stopped up, whined that I'm achey, whined that my stomach is icky from the antibiotics, whined that I can't sleep, blah, blah, freakin' blah......

Oh, the JOY I've been to live with! It's a miracle that I haven't been propelled off a cliff by my loving family.

Thankfully, I think the worst is over (knocking on.. well, I'm looking around and there is no wood in my sewing studio. Hm.. Oh! The trim on the window! Crisis averted!).

Today will be the first day of the rest of my life as a less whiney person!

(I know! I'm so motivational, I should have a book.)

I'll bet that Tina Turner doesn't get sick. Virus bugs probably look at her and say, "I'm not going near that! She'll kick my ass" and turn tail and go and infect someone less fierce.

My new hero

... is Tina Turner. Did you see the Grammys last night?


When you are 68 and can hold your own in silver spandex standing next to BEYONCE? You are FIERCE!

Project Runway and toofs dat hurt.

Bye to Ricky. My daughter and I were waiting for the wailing to begin on his exit, but he held it together. Actually, he almost seemed relieved. Maybe this type of thing just wasn't for him. I KNOW it wouldn't be for me.

So, we have Sweet P., Rami, Jillian, Christian, and Chris. Jillian is my daughter's clear favorite since day one. She choose Austin on Season one, Chloe on Season two, Uli on Season three, and now Jillian, so she feels that in the law of averages is on her side.

I think this is the first time that I haven't had a clear, bite-my-nails-through-every-elimination favorite at this point. My prediction for the final three is Rami, Jillian, and Christian. All three of them have a distinct style. Winner? Christian. As much as I hate to admit it, the kid is crazy-talented. Ridiculously, amazingly talented.

I had some dental work done yesterday, and so I am spending today eating soft foods (chocolate pudding!) and enjoying the magical lights and ponies that are flashing before my eyes. You don't see the ponies? Hmmm..., maybe they come from these adorable and delicious red pills that my dentist gave me for pain. Look! a rainbow!

(Thunk! zzzzzzzzzzzz..........................)

New batch of Market Totes

including my newest favorite fabric...

(Note: Favorite fabric designation is subject to change without notice, and ususally coincides with UPS or mail delivery.)

Blog Love!

My Market Totes got the nicest mention from jewelry designer Floralee on her blog, included in her post about the importance of using reusable bags when shopping.

Also, check out her jewelry, including this owl necklace.

Oh, the cute!

New Product!

New tissue packet covers! Alert the media!

I've actually been working on this little design for a while. I gave a prototype to my mother-in-law for Christmas, and when she visited recently, she commented on how much she liked it. So my focus group of 1 has declared it ready for prime time.

The thing that I do love about this little sweetie is the overlapping, envelope style that keeps the tissues enclosed and clean, but still easy to access.

Lots more fabric choices are coming soon! I'm thinking about combining these with a makeup bag for a set of some sort. Any consumer feedback is welcomed!