FullaBella's Journal, 19 December 2019

Blondie's Birthday Bags.. well, the tote & pink clutch are hers. The other one (a stitch in time) is for the fabric lady at Hobby Lobby for being so nice to me when I have questions.

My disclaimers: I learned to sew in junior high school a million years ago but only picked it up again a couple of years ago when I tried quilting. Then one day everything kept going wrong with sewing, measuring, etc, and I walked away from my machine, with the fabric still in the needle, and didn't touch it again until about a month ago. Translation: I know where the mistakes are. I'm not perfect.

And... more food gifts (Church folks selling today) to distribute. At first I thought I could use the breads for tonight's party. I still may? But I have that CAKE I have to go pick up ... I dunno. One thing for sure.. if you ever leave my house hungry .. it's of your own doing. I over serve.

Diet Calendar Entries for 19 December 2019:
2241 kcal Fat: 99.96g | Prot: 86.81g | Carb: 250.43g.   Breakfast: Coffee, Land O'Lakes Mini Moos Half & Half Creamers. Dinner: Cornbread (from Mix), Butter (Salted) , Beef Stew with Potatoes and Vegetables in Gravy. Snacks/Other: Butter Cake with Icing. more...
2088 kcal Activities & Exercise: Sleeping - 24 hours. more...

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Ohhhhh love the bag!!!!! I’ve always wanted to be able to sew!! Nice hobby! 💕💜 
19 Dec 19 by member: wifey9707
Wifey - thank you. Yes, there are times when it's a nice relaxing way to be creative. Other times .. like when I sew something on backward or get too frustrated - that's when I head back to the paint studio.  
19 Dec 19 by member: FullaBella
Wow! Absolutely beautiful work! I love the colors and all the care demonstrated! I sewed all through my teens and young adult years... Because I needed clothes not because I liked it. After sewing my "going away" dress for my wedding day, I was soooo done. My new hubby told me I never had to sew again! I didn't for many, many years. Then my grandma passed and I got her machine. I can enjoy making some little things from time to time! You are inspiring me to. Make something fun!  
19 Dec 19 by member: melissatwa
Lovely gifts. 
19 Dec 19 by member: rgaDawg
That is great. I like to make bags, but mine are much simpler. Thanks for sharing.  
19 Dec 19 by member: jan-e333
Lovely and so thoughtful! 
19 Dec 19 by member: jeannieselby
You are so talented, Bella! 😍😍 
19 Dec 19 by member: EvaSieteTres
Nice work, Bella! 
19 Dec 19 by member: gz9gjg
Very nice! Handmade gifts are so thoughtful. 
19 Dec 19 by member: melissapko
Love the style of the taz bag! 
19 Dec 19 by member: peeperjj
You're very talented! I have no marketable skills. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 
19 Dec 19 by member: davidsprincess
Beautiful work Bella! And I love your fabrics. I love to sew, but I haven't done much sewing in a while, partly because it was so difficult for me to get around, being so big. I may have to dig through my fabric stash to see what might inspire me (besides you; you have inspired me). 😉 
19 Dec 19 by member: shirfleur 1
Very nice! 
19 Dec 19 by member: Charlotte_15
You’re so talented!!! 🥰♥️♥️♥️💜💚 
19 Dec 19 by member: jcmama777
so talented 👏👏👏 
20 Dec 19 by member: osama samaraii
It's a process to learn to sew good. Your bags look nice! I learned in 7th grade and sewed most of my clothes for years. I was pretty good,I even made a suit. Sadly, I got tired of the mess I always made while seeing so I put my machine away and never took it out again. That was about 5 years ago. I never could quilt though cuz I can't cut a straight line..lol.  
20 Dec 19 by member: Diana 1234
growing up my mom sewed all my clothes. they were always something the community found as my hand my downs a valued possession. I sewed many of my own clothes for many years and was proud in wearing those hand made items. I also have been sewing for many years... but have also done quilting and hand made items over the years. you should be proud in being a seamstress and sharing that gift with others. I have a closet of fabric and ideas just waiting to be unleashed ! 
20 Dec 19 by member: crazycatchick
I have no such talent. I am in awe 
20 Dec 19 by member: liv001
Thank you all so much, everyone. Every thing I have sewn is from YouTube video tutorials - I listed the names / sites in my next journal. I am flattered by your kind comment. I will add that in IRL (up close, not photo edited like my food photos) the young woman at the check in desk of the hotel saw the bag on the counter and said 'OMG.. where did you get that bag?!?' and when I said I made it for B's bd she asked if I sold them. So there's that. And no, I just don't see myself selling them. I am very relaxed sewing when I am just sewing. THESE, knowing they were a PLAN and had a deadline .. were a bit stressful. If I knew someone was PAYING I'd be a complete wreck worried about quality (I call myself Queen of the Crooked Stitch). A friend paid me once to make a gift for her friend and I hated it the whole time and said 'never again'. I know, never say never. And I have sold art if people beg and throw money at me. But thank you again. 
23 Dec 19 by member: FullaBella

     
 

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