I realized I haven’t mentioned here yet that the shop is closed. The etsy shop is closed for a bit, while I catch up on my work. The shop has been a fantastically busy place this year! I have felt behind for the past few weeks/months, so in fairness to my own well-being, and in respect for my patient customers, I will clean the slate and reopen with a fresh start. There will be some new items available when I reopen as well. I am always so excited to create new work, and right now is definitely no exception.
So what’s been going on in the studio recently…
+ Last week my friend and assistant Amber came down to work with me, and we assembled close to 30 bag linings. I am hoping that I’ll be able to get quite a ways closer to completion this week with those on hand.
+ As my leather working experience increases, my tool set has been increasing as well. Having nice tools creates such a freedom, and learning new skills keeps things challenging and interesting.
+ It’s a big mess up there! There are piles forming everywhere and I can’t wait to take a day to just clean and organize. One of these days…
+ I broke another throat plate the other day. Breaking metal with metal…. such a terrible sound. Luckily, this time I had an extra on hand.
+ And the usual lot of cutting, pinning, sewing, pressing, pounding, packing…
Got a late start this morning and now it’s time to get to work.
Michaelanne
Always exciting to start new projects!!! If only my excitement could carry me throuhg to the end, before I get distracted!! lol!!! Too many WIP’s laying around! Your studio is lovely…so natural..Have fun 🙂 Can’t wait to see the end results!
Taryn Kae Wilson
Hi Abby,
I feel bad that’s it’s been so long since I visited you here. I just wanted to pop by, say hello, and let you know that I am thinking of you. Yesterday I put on my cashmere sweater, thought of you, and smiled.
Hope you have a wonderful day today.
Love, Taryn
jeannine
ugh I hate the sound of a needle snapping in two also! it always scares the * out of me! congrats on continued success and well deserved catch-up and hopefully a little rest. my waxed canvas tote bag still serving me and my stuff very well. best, jeannine
Liesl
Sounds like your studio is a exciting and refreshing place right now.
jcmlss
Hi Abby,
Absolutely love your work! What kind of machine are you using?
cheers,
Jeff
Anonymous
Hi,
Do you know when will you open the shop? I really want to start my new-universtity-experience with a beautiful new bag 🙂