My new bag obsession.

I've pulled my sewing machine out of its dark corner, dusted it off, reminded myself how it works, and actually made a few things! A few bags, that is. I've started going through and cleaning out all my crafting stuff and I came across a bunch of patterns, some were for purses. I liked one of them and thought, "Hey, it says right here that it's 'sew easy' so maybe I could try it." It was a little bit of a struggle, maybe not the best project to try after such a long hiatus from my sewing machine, but I did it. I had forgotten how sewing can make me so nervous that I break a sweat!

Of course, I made one bag and was hooked. I had to make another. And then I went to the craft store for some fabric to make a THIRD. I'm nuts, I know. But it was nice to have a break from knitting and still feel creative.

The red one is a heavy duty cotton and the brown is a faux suede with embroidered flowers. But inside the red one I used a really yummy asian print with gold lines. Don't you just want to get out your spoon and try a bite? The picture really does it no justice. The brown bag got a soft green lining.

This one is my favorite. I snatched the cream corduroy from my mom's garage sale, and the black toile was a remnant I thrifted from a local flea market. Both are super soft and plush.

But I know what you are think at this point, (especially if you are my husband.) What am I going to do with three bags? Honestly, I don't know. Right now I just look at them sitting on my craft table and feel giddy about my return to sewing... and that's enough, isn't it?