This weekend’s winter storm was unexpected, and I’m sorry for those who were challenged by its arrival. However, for me, it was a blessing. Winter storms are different than other kinds of weather because they make us stop and hunker in.

After a couple of very busy weeks, we were forced by the snow storm to stay inside, to slow down and rest. We didn’t have little ones tugging at our arms to go outside like young parents did. We had the blessing of quiet peacefulness as we watched the snow fall all day Saturday.

I took advantage of the opportunity to settle into my craft room and do some needed, yet fun sewing projects. I mended an item, then made a couple of little zippered pouches. I’ve shown before that I made small bags using my dad’s old ties for the fabric. The first make-up bag I made for myself a couple years ago had gotten tattered, so I made a new one to replace it. The large bag below is tie fabric. The smaller coin bag is just a piece of fabric I had left over from another project. It was fun to have the time to create something at the sewing machine.

Once I get started, I want to keep making these! I have hopes to create a bunch in the future.

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