Sunday, May 12, 2013

Happy Birthday to Me!

It's that time of year again, the time where I turn another year older and everyone I know is extra special nice to me and I just can't get enough of it! :) This year it really snuck up on me as I was so busy preparing to go to market a few days after... yup- that's right!  I will be at market helping out a lovely friend of mine- but more on that to come..... anywho- I haven't had much time to think about anything else and yet here I find myself with a birthday tomorrow... and the good news is that I am wrapping up the last details of all my market prep today- so I think I may actually get to enjoy it.  As I do every year, I made myself a birthday gift.  I started this tradition 3 years ago and I have to say- it's a keeper.  As a quilter I find myself in possession of very few quilts.... because I give away 80% of what I make.  I am not alone here- I think we are all guilty of this- and so by making myself 1 very nice gift a year I get the chance to spoil myself on something that I will actually get to keep and use.  I look forward to it every year- and the things I make get lots and lots of use, because who knows better what I need or would use a lot then me?  :)   So this year with my upcoming trip approaching I thought a nice new purse and wallet would be in order.  So I designed and made these all for me... trimmed in leather- recycled from some leather pants and complete with leather tassles that I made too.  It was so fun to go crazy- and the quilting- feels so soft- I love matchstick quilting and even though it is a bit of a pain and mine isn't perfect- when combined with my favorite design- feathers- is just so me.  I love them both and they will suit my needs perfectly.  Happy Birthday to me.  So... next time you find your birthday quickly approaching I hope I have inspired you to think about making yourself something nice- you deserve it!




6 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday! (Found you through Angela's blog!) I really like your new tradition, and may have to borrow that idea. Your new purse and wallet are beautiful!

    Hope you have a wonderful time at Market!

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  2. Happy Birthday! Great wallet & purse. Love,love the quilt you made in the previous post using Jenny's ruler. Thank you Angela for sending us over!

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  3. Happy Birthday!! I also found you through Angela's blog! Glad you made yourself a keeper. I must say other than things I make specifically for gifts, I have definitely made it a practice to keep the things I love and make. Keep the party going through Market week!!

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  4. Hi, Angela sent me over. I love the purse and wallet you made for yourself and the concept of giving yourself a gift! I will be putting you on my list of blogs to follow. Have fun at market - I envy you!

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  5. Hi Angela's blog sent me over. Love the purse. Have a very Happy Birthday. Have a great time at Market. Wish I could go too!
    Shawn

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  6. Happy Birthday, Molly! I'm a bit late, I realize, but I've been on vacation and am catching up on blogs and emails. Just found your blog through Angela :) Love your bag and purse! What a nice gift to yourself :) Hope you enjoyed your birthday and Quilt Market!

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