My Patchwork Bag - The Happy Squares Tote

I had so much fun making this tote using the Happy Squares Tote Pattern. This was a fun way to use some of my Ruby Star Society mini charm packs and I also fussy cut some of my favorite scrap fabrics.

This was my first time to sew patchwork and it was such a neat method. I ironed my fabrics onto my interfacing and then folded and sewed it from the back side. This made it so easy and forgiving for someone like me who is in more for fun than accuracy ha.

Building in the Pines

The pandemic boredom got to us last summer and we started thinking of starting to build a house on some land we purchased a few years ago. We really had no intentions on making our 5-10 year plan a 3 year plan but being stuck at home got us dreaming. We broke ground last October and are prepping to move later this month. Building has been a fun (and stressful) journey and we feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to build a house.

I would love for you to follow along on our journey on Instagram @buildinginthepines

Maggie is One! [Cake Smash]

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