I don't normally cut my outside flowers but these Gerbera Daisies were so pretty I had to bring some of them in to enjoy. Daisies are my fav flower. They are SO cheerful, I love them all. I had the white shasta ones as the theme of my wedding. Hope you are having a good day. It's raining here and I'm waiting to see if it dries enough for a tennis match tonight or not. So far, it is not looking promising. XOXO--Teresa
Look at these great photos from my friend Sally on her trip to Africa. I love that she took 20+ bags to hand out while she was there. I love seeing the bags on all these wonderful people! Thanks Sally--Teresa
I passed out half the bags today in on of the shanty communities of Soweto. They were very much appreciated!
I gave away the rest of the bags today. Everyone has loved them and has been so appreciative. The people in the last 2 pics are workers at the tented camp where we did the safari.
Sally L.
Littleton, CO
Before and after. I'm so excited to have my new front steps finished. They have been an eyesore for a while now after my failed attempt to paint the bricks grey. I'm thrilled with the flagstone I picked out and how it goes so nicely with my stucco. YAY! Hope you are are accomplishing some projects too. Cheers! Teresa
Hello gorgeous view! I have missed you. So excited to be in the mountains breathing in the glorious air. Have a fabulous weekend wherever you may be! XOXO—Teresa
I've been a slacker about posting this week, here is an update:
1) I made 2 ring pillows, some pocket squares and some handkerchiefs out of a mom's wedding dress for her daughter's nuptials. Such a fun project!
2) Bagette Joanne visited from Nashville! She and her hubby came out for a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater and were able to stop by. YAY! Great to see her again.
3) I'm finally getting my front steps redone with grey flagstone. I attempted to paint the bricks with outdoor paint but it peeled off almost immediately even though it was "industrial outdoor paint." I think the brick was too flaky/sandy for it to stick. I'm so excited about the grey flagstone. Finally, my steps will match the rest of my grey/black/white house.
I've also been doing various alterations and playing tennis. What have you been up to? Do share--Teresa
I went for a late night Strawberry Moon run on Tuesday night. It was the perfect temperature and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I do wish there were more street lamps in my neighborhood as I was very aware of tripping. I need a headlamp or something if I decide to go that late. What's going on in your world? We had some pretty hot days this week and I thought I was going to melt at my tennis match last night. Hope you are staying cool! XOXO--Teresa
I love the bags that Jessie has made and look how she is using the corners cut from the bag pattern. She made a quilt! How awesome is that for no waste? Great job Jessie, can't wait to see what you make next. :) Keep it up! Teresa
This. Is. Awesome! Thanks to Bagette Audrey (and team), Dalink Stoffe and Brother sewing machines for a fabulous Green Bag Lady day in Berlin. Bagette Audrey is far left in first photo, a true gem and amazing Bagette. Keep up the fabulous work Germany! :) Teresa
A fitting end to the week, no? This lovely rainbow appeared after some sprinkles on Monday. The photo doesn't do it justice as to how bright it was. I have lots and lots of sewing to do and some projects to share with you next week. I hope you have a wonderful, relaxing, cheerful, colorful weekend. Hugs! Teresa
Another awesome update from the Crossville, TN chapter. I love all the events they are doing and providing totes for the local library. So very cool. Keep up the great work Bagette Mary Ann and team! Teresa
Wayne from the Art Circle Library received a donation today of 55 bags from Dogwood Exchange's Green Bag Lady Program. To date, 115 bags have been provided to the library. These bags are given to library members free of charge.
The Green Bag Lady program holds a work day the first Friday of each month from 10-12p at Dogwood Exchange.
However, we will NOT meet in the month of July. We will instead host a sewing project to benefit House of Hope. Details coming soon.
I love this so much. So much! Watch the video and see the backpacks that have been purchased with the funds you all provided! I'm so very happy that we can help Ukraine in this small way. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just sent Liia the remainder of the funds, $2500 earlier this week. They take out a small fee at her Polish bank so she received $2465. We raised a total of $3500 which Liia is using for her family AND sending back to her hometown of Zaporizhia to help provide for the volunteer soldiers fighting there. If you are still interested in donating, I will continue to send funds as they come in. Info is HERE. XOXO--Teresa
Bagette Dad passed away one year ago today. I sure do miss him. He is still in the favorites on my phone. I don't have the heart to delete him from there because he is still one of my favorites.
I have an exciting update tomorrow on Ukraine. See you then. Teresa
Almost bumped into this guy on my run last Sunday. Look at his fuzzy rack coming in! I'm sure it will be very impressive in a couple of months. I've been working hard to get caught up in my sewing room. So. Many. Things. But, I got those quilts done this week and I have a bunch of pants and a few dresses that need some love. I say "caught up" like it's a thing. It's not a thing, is it? Have a great weekend. XOXO--Teresa
Hello there, haven't done a workday post for a while even though I've been up to a lot. Of course hemming prom dresses is not too exciting. At least I have some fun things to show this week:
Pic 1) Book theme bags for Rachel who is one of our awesome fans. She is doing a book event where there are books as door prizes and she requested some swag bags for the prizes. Cute, no? The alphabet fabric is from the Garage of Fabric!
Pics 2-3) Two custom personalized special order tennis balls from my etsy shop. :)
Pics 4-5) Finished THREE quilts this week. Quilt #1 Deer Fabric. I'm SO embarrassed to just be finishing this. Gah. I finished the deer quilt top in FEBRUARY of 2021. Yes, you read that correctly. Sheesh. This is for my nephew's little boy who will be turning one at the end of this month. It was SUPPOSED to be a baby gift but with Bagette Dad being sick and then passing away, it just kept getting put off. But, now that it's done, it is a one year birthday gift instead. Man. I'll need to make a fabric bag to gift it in.
Pics 6-8) Quilt #2 for Harmony's hubby who loves car racing. I made one for him back in 2018 that somehow disappeared. He loved it so much and was so sad that Harmony and I worked to put a new one together for him that I like even more! Love the red with the black and Harmony has that new black polka dot for the back. (BTW, Harmony fabrics are on SALE!!!!)
Pics 9-11) Quilt #3 is a repeat customer who has me make quilts for her grandkids that incorporate fabric from her late husband's neckties. I love making these for her. The first one I made is HERE. The second one is HERE. And, now this one for a granddaughter due this month. Love it! The backing for this quilt is Harmony's Sweet Jane fabric.
