~ seven! ~

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My baby is seven!!!

A quick, blurry picture of Lela before she goes in to see her birthday table.

~ in the studio: messenger bag and crochet toys ~

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The first project to come out of my new studio 

is a messenger bag for me! 

I've been dissatisfied with having a purse that sits only on one shoulder, 

always feeling I need to keep a hand on it.

My friend Cookie mentioned how she felt a messenger bag simplified her life just a little,

so I decided I needed to give it a try, too! 

I haven't sewed in a while, 

and I'm so very, very pleased with how this purse turned out!

  

I used this tutorial from New Green Mama.

The print is IKEA GUNILLA in orange - it's decorator weight.

The body is the most special - a pair of so very soft wool dress slacks that belonged to my Grandaddy.

~ the last day she's six ~

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Tomorrow my big girl turns seven!

We spent the day at the Catawba Science Center,

checking out some amazing art installations,

petting skates and rays

and even enjoying sushi for lunch.

I didn't take my camera in with me, 

and it's just as well, because I was too busy having fun to use it.

So I snapped a few pictures of the birthday girl after supper,

looking exhausted yet happy.

Tomorrow we'll enjoy opening gifts and a leisurely breakfast.

We sure do love this girl.

~carrie~