Sunday, September 14, 2008

Purses are like potato chips, you can't have just one!

Randi's birthday is the next day - thought comes to mind that I need to make her a purse; I had no pattern, a few skeins of yarn, a scrap piece of fabric and a purse handle. What am I thinking? Maybe the point of a day before gift, is that my best work is done under pressure (the story of my life, self-induced pressure) and just a thought in my head and Wa La! Purse finished, mission accomplished, family stressed but the project was a success - go figure!
The PAWsibilities are endless.

7 comments:

dave, catie, and baby b. said...

pat willey you amaze me
only you could take scraps
and make a one of a kind
purse out of them

ps welcome to the blogging
evil empire...if you're not
addicted yet...just wait.

love mrs. catie pilkington the third

dave, catie, and baby b. said...

oh ps again...i think i already told you this but i showed dave your knobs...wow i feel perverted...anyway, he;s super impressed and thinks they're way cool...of course, who wouldn't?

catie pilk

Shaun said...

Good for you Pat! I like it. The only change I would make is to put your archives on either side in a column. Cory can show you how. I really like what you have written in your side bar. I also love your colors. I hope you keep it up. It is a fun way to keep a journal. Now, since I have left you a comment, perhaps you can leave me one.
Love to you and Kevin!
Shaun
www.roomswithaview.typepad.com

Shaun said...

Oh, I will put a link to your blog on my blog.
Shaun

betty said...

I don't know how to blog! Are you going to get me addicted to this? It's great and I love it! We missed you SO much in Montana..the cabin trip is not the same without you. I need to get with you and talk about the my knobs (now I feel perverted). I think I know where I want them in the room and am so excited. This is going to be a great way to keep up with all your crazy things you do. You wear me out just watching you. Love you.
Betty

Alina D. said...

What are these knobs everyone is talking about? All I'm saying is are they girl scout friendly?

Love your blog Pat and I definitely share your passion for purses. Also just want to put it out there that I own a Pat original shawl and it is fabulous!!

Anita said...

Hey Pat
At least this way we will be able to keep in better touch...missed you alot on our girls weekend, hope to see you soon...this is great...I don't know how to blog...first time for everything...Anita

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