Hobo...on SO many levels...

Yes, I am still alive but my summer was crazy. I worked with approx. 10 brides through my Etsy shop on summer, fall and winter wedding items and really enjoyed the work. I hated being away from doing crafting for myself and just posting on my blog. At this time, I have closed the shop until further notice. I am tired and just want to take a break. I want to come home from my full time job and have no other commitments but to cook dinner, play with my daughter, spend time with my husband and enjoy crafting; especially with the holidays just around the corner.

My latest project was sewing a purse for my 2.5 YO DD. I looked high and low for a purse but found nothing that did not feature some teen heart throb. I searched the web for a great hobo pattern and found this neat one over at VanillaJoy.

I printed the pattern with two patterns sheets per page to get a smaller size, which proved to be perfect for my DD. The pattern was easy to follow and I cut a number of corners since the bag was being made for a mini person. I used some extra fabric that I had laying around my craft room and I added a piece of ribbon for the handle; finishing it off with some navy grosgrain ribbon ties. My DD loved the bag and was eager to fill it up with her "necessary" stuff...too cute!