It's been a while

A lot has happened since last I wrote.  My quilt challenge has kind of fallen to the side.  I have finished a couple of memory quilts for people, one for my sister-in-law's mother and one from a sale off of my etsy shop.  I also had a nice chunk of work on CMA Music Festival, followed by a long weekend in Charleston, SC and now I have started on "Nashville" Season 2.  Unfortunately, I've been too busy to sew very much lately.  I have to make money to support my fabric addiction though.  From now until April I will only have the weekends to be able to create.

For Christmas this past year I made a Crayon Art Portfolio, which I found a tutorial for here, for my oldest great niece.  She loved it and threw it on her shoulder like a purse.  I have since made a few modifications such as a zipper pocket for the stickers, fabric handles and a fabric covered button to help keep it closed when not in use. 

My favorite fabric shop has agreed to let me teach a class on how to make my version of what I refer to as a "Toddler Briefcase" or a grown up can use it to carry their iPad.  I am very excited and nervous about this.  I've never taught a class before but I did receive high marks in public speaking in college.  Here are some photos of some of the ones I have made for people.