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I am very excited to be featured on Today's Giveaway Blog. They have written a womderful review of my shop, and are running a contest today 7/30, thru tomorrow 8/1, giving away one of my aprons (winner's choice) Enter to win!
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Back from Vacation!

Well, we took a whirlwind vacation of 4 days to Wisconsin, about a 7 hour drive from our home near St. Louis. I think we spent more time in the car, than anything else! We were invited to the wedding of the daughter of my husband's cousin on Sat., in Madison, WI. So we had this great idea to go visit the summer stomping ground of my husband's family for the last 45 years. My inlaws started vacationing in Waupaca, Wisc when their kids were small. They would always rent a cottage on the beautiful Chain of Lakes. Where else could a family of 8 kids on a policeman's salary spend a week on the cheap! All the kids are grown, most with families of their own, and we continue to vacation in Waupaca. Usually there will be several of us up there at the same time, but not this year. Just my husband and I. So here are some pictures from the Chain. Enjoy!



The Chief Waupaca... original paddle boat that cruises 8 lakes. We acted like tourists, and went for a ride!

Taylor Lake...dotted with many year round homes, and rental cottages. Also home to our favorite hang out...the Harbour Bar!

Sailboats on Round Lake

We also saw some strange sights on our cruise!

It's a boat....but not a boat?

It almost looks like a car...

It is a car!???????? On a sandbar!

Another strange boat!

A picture perfect ending to a perfect day!

New bags are done!

Red and Black Hearts with Red

I finally have completed several more bags using the IKEA fabric. I had a great time trying to take outdoor pictures yesterday. It seems like I was creating quite a stir with the neighbors. They all had to come over and chat, and see what I was doing. I did get a very positive response from them on the bags, although I never really got any pictures taken! I did sneak out this morning, and got the job done! Here they are!

Green Trees with Black

Pennsylavania Dutch in Red and Orange

Red and Black Hearts with Black

Asian Birds in Orange with Black

Green Trees with Green

These will sell for $54. I am available to create a custom order. For measurements, go to my site www.expressivestitches.etsy.com, and click on one of the bags. Some of the above bags are not yet listed, but will be within 24 hrs. The green trees bag with green straps, and the orange bird bag are already sold, but I can make more.

Fabrics form IKEA

I love this fabric! I found these at the IKEA store. Unfortunately, the nearest store is 300 miles from me, and they do not sell online! Luckily, there are two stores in the Chicago area, and we get up there about once every 6 weeks. (Most of our family lives up there, as does one of our daughters) So, I only have limited quantities at any given time. And sometimes, I will get to the store, and they are out of their most popular styles, like the red and black hearts, and the orange birds. So I never know when I can get the next batch of fabric. I've posted the fabrics I have on hand. Feel free to browse, and pick out your favorite. I can make a custom order off either style of bag! Just convo me on etsy!

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Tree String Back Bag
Only available as
String Back Bag





Shoulder Bags: limited availability on these prints shown.

String Back Bags

Drawstring closure are also straps for bag.

Fully lined in cotton print with inside pocket

Co ordinating solids:

Prints

Birds

Limited availability

Only available as Shoulder bag, with red solid sides








Pennsylvania Dutch
Only available as shoulder bag, with either orange or red solid sides.

Funky green trees

Available as Shoulder Bag or String Bag

Retro floral

Available as String Bag or Shoulder bag

Aztec rounds

Available as Shoulder bag and as String Bag

Leaves with orange dots

Available as Shoulder Bag or String bag