Sewing, sewing, sewing this past weekend

So, I had a table at a fundraising event in Hampstead this past weekend and of course I waited to the last minute. Here are some pics of preparing and the event.

I didn't sell anything, but I did get an order today from someone that was there, yippee.

Last Minute Lucy

So, I get myself into sticky situations b/c I'm such a procrastinator......I'm going to have a table at this Children Helping Children event on Sun and I have 4 large bags, 2 small bags and 4 wristlets made. I have everything cut out, interfaced and magnetic clasps put in to make 9 more large bags and 5 more small bags. The only thing I need to do is fold in and sew the straps together, add my labels and pockets, and sew the bags together. Sounds like a lot? Yeah, it does. I'm hoping to get most of that finished tonight. I have to "bust a move" if I want to get that done. I want to go to Artscape tomorrow night, and I already have plans to go to Philly for the day on Sat with my sister and friend. So, I have tonight, tomorrow night and some on Sun morning to get this done, lol. I might have to not go to Artscape tomorrow night and just plan to go after the event on Sun. It might not be as busy then also. I'll be taking pics of the progress but probably won't post them until Mon or Tues night. tata for now, and hope to see all the locals on Sun in Hampstead.

Abigail Leigh

Children helping children fundraiser

I'm super excited to be apart of this event. The details are below:

Hampstead Fire Hall, Hampstead MD
Sun July 19th
1pm-5pm

There will be raffles, carnival games, food, craft vendors and more. This is an event that supports Share Our Strength and raises money to feed hungry children in the U.S.

Hope to see the local bloggers there.

Abby

Giveaway: Chie Mihara Marieta Sandals

Check out http://www.annesage.com/blog/2009/06/giveaway-chie-mihara-marieta-sandals.html for a fabulous giveaway.......you could win these fab sandals for the summer.

What would you wear them with?!?!?!

Flower & Jazz Festival

I set up a table wiyh my bags at the Flower & Jazz Festival in downtown Westminster at the begining of May. Here are some pics from that........And I didn't do very good at all. That's ok b/c I sell more to friends and family.

Been busy

I haven't been on here in forever.....I moved and am getting ready for a festival tomorrow in downtown Westminster. Sunday I will post somethings about my bags and what has been going on. Happy Mother's Day to all of the mothers out there!!!!

Bag for me!!!!

I got this fabric from a friend forever ago but only had enough for one bag....it's for me!!!!

The Shellie

This is my latest bag.....it's a special request for a friend that wanted something to carry her things to work in style. She wanted me to name it after her too, hehe.

Bags for the Grove girls

These are 2 bags that I made for my mom's friend and her daughter.....

They must be an animal loving family, hehe. Hope they enjoy their bags.

Swamped with orders

I have 3 bags that have to be done this weekend and many others for whenever, you know how people are.......Last night I got everything cut out that I have fabric for

so tonight and tomorrow I'm going to sew them together....

Who knew this could ever happen. I wanted to do this for sooooooo long.

Projects

I found these patterns at Joann's last night and just had to get them....

Once I fill all of my orders I will have to make one for myself.

I love the green one (and the yellow one).

New Love.......

OMG, this stuff is fabulous.......Just like the real thing.

New way to take pics

I've come up with this great way to photograph my bags to post on my online store. I bought this hook at Micheals and some neutral paint and stuck in on the wall........

New Bag Made

Last night I finished up an order with a new fabric (shown below). I took pics of the bag and will post them tomorrow. I'm making one for myself too. I actually do that with every fabric I have, hehe.

My first sale on 1000 Markets

YAY, I just had my first official sale on my new online store....it's at www.1000markets.com/shops/abigailleigh. I have sold the fabulous Zebra print Maggie with pink lining. Now I am just waiting for the darn fabric to arrive!!!!!! I WILL have all of the fabric options I currently have up on the shop by the end of the weekend.....

Abby

Oh Happy Day.......

I now have the Zebra print fabric being shipped from the Chambersburg PA Joann's to the Westminster Joann's!!!!!!!! Yippee Skippee!!!!!! I'm so excited, now I can fill my 6 orders for the bag.......I ordered 6 yds of it since it's such a HOT pattern so I can sell the heck out of that bag!!!

My Latest Bag

I love this bag, it's super cute!!!!! I made it yesterday to carry out last night!!!!

Open For Business!!!

I set up an online store at 1000 markets and they approved it and opened it today!!!!! They did give me a suggestion on the photography so I will work on that and also getting more item on there.....check me out at
http://www.1000markets.com/shops/abigailleighhandbags. I'm super exicted about it!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks,
Abby

Crazy Weekend Coming to an End

I spent this weekend in Ocean City, MD for a girls weekend with my mom and 6 of her friends. It ended up being St Patty's Day weekend so we partied it up at Secrets........

This one is me and my mom

Orders Filled

So, I got all of the orders filled that needed to be by this weekend.

2 Large Maggie bags and 2 Lola Wristlets

The bag above is the first magnetic clasp I put in.

The one above I put a zipper in.....


Both bags I also put pockets in for extra storage. Next I want to try a zipper pocket in the bag.

Now I have 7 orders for the Brown and Cream Zebra stripe bag........
They just need to get the fabric back in at Joann's