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I'm pretty new to the whole blogging think but I am finding that I don't have much time to do any actually blogging. I thought that if I tried to do this from my IPAD I might have more luck.
It's been busy and I have lots to post. I spent some time in New York City visiting my daughter. While we were there my husband was kind enough to spend the morning with me in the Fashion District.

I got some great advice from "Shop the Fashion District" on where to go. It was extremely helpful and it was nice to know that "Mood Fabrics" wasn't your only choice! I think I managed to find something in every store I shopped and I scored some pretty great pieces! Some of them were only $5-$7/yd!! The challenge was finding room in my suitcase!

I did make this cute little number to take with me on this trip. It's the third Amy Butler Weekender Bag that I've made.

I did make some adjustments to on the bag to make construction a little easier. I used ready made piping and wide webbing for the handles. I found the webbing at my local Joann's. I also added some inside pockets to the bag for additional storage:

It is the perfect carry on bag!!

Since I've been back I haven't had a chance to make anything out of the pieces that I brought back from NY. I have however been busy trying to adjust patterns and muslins for that "perfect fit". I'll most more about that adventure on another day!

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