Finding Comfort

    Here it goes I guess. The first of hopefully many if things go well. I started making bags after I attended the 2010 MN quilt show with my mom, Melissa. You can find her blog at http://www.rainyriverquilter.blogspot.com/ I sensed that she really wanted me to find that passion for quilting that she had. I decided to go and found that people make bags.
Side note: I am a bag lady. I love bags. I love Fossil. But of course all I can usually afford is something from Kohls or Target.
I decided on one bag pattern and one wallet pattern. I went with the Bella Bag from Anka's Treasures and Cash and Carry from Atkinson Designs. I made them both and fell in love.

First Bella Bag and Cash & Carry

I have made a few for myself and had a few requests. My mom and several friends and family have encouraged me to seek business for myself. My first reaction is nervousness followed by complete stress because I have no clue what to do first. I usually resort to stress, which I have found to be kind of a bummer in all areas. Then I wanted to slap myself after I realized how petty I was. God is in control of all things. I will not stress anymore about this, but pray about everything!
I have decided on FAB which stands for, you guessed it...F.rancine A.nderson B.outique. I was going to go with bags instead of boutique, but I thought this left room for growth. That is about as far as I have gotten. My husband Jeffrey is going to help me with the logistics once he takes his exam in November. So right now all I need to do is pray and sew. Any suggestions would be very much welcomed!