Over the years Sundance Designs has become very well known for their wonderful Southwest canvases, most notably by Ted DeGrazia, their amazing selection of beads, sequins and now these great new bags. I think that I have said it before, that as a stitcher one can never have too many bags. I have never met a bag that I didn’t like or should I say love and these are no exception!

Cassie, the heart and soul of Sundance tells us that “This new bag is Huipil (pronounced wee peel) embroidered tote, which is a form of Mayan embroidery and weaving used for traditional blouses or dresses. These embroideries when no longer being used as a garment are repurposed into beautiful and colorful one of a kind totes. As a stitcher, I marvel at the exquisite work and I’m proud to carry my tote knowing that I have given a second life to another artisan’s stitchery.” It is a tough decision to make a choice as each one is prettier than the next, and they are all totally different. They are lined and finished off beautifully into a bag that you will just love to carry. I was especially enamored with this one because of the center embroidery.

I am having a wonderful visit with my sister and brother-in-law. The weather couldn’t be better, Michael has been wining and dining me with gourmet meals fit for a queen! My sister and I have been keeping busy as I help her sort and organize her quilting fabrics. It is very cathartic sitting there and refolding fabrics, admiring the patterns and envisioning what magic her hands, scissors and needles will turn this fabric into. If you ever think that you have too much stash…not…just open a quilter’s cupboard and you will see that they know how to do it right!

Today we will head for her favorite quilt shop, The Joyful Quilter, so I can see the new building that they have recently moved into and just maybe a little stash enhancement. Tomorrow is a day for chilling and a ride to “The Lake” is planned to visit a dear friends summer home and throw a few steaks on the barbecue!

I made friends with the neighbors’ cats yesterday, Putter and Pierre since I am missing mine. Pierre is the shy one, but Putter made up it by shamelessly throwing herself on my feet and demanding lots and lots of attention! I enjoyed hearing every single meow and listening to all that purring…AlleyCat in one of her poses and until next time…keep on stitching