Perfect Purse for a Perfect Mom!

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

Yesterday was Mother's Day. To many, Mother's Day is a day to tell Mom just how important and special she is. Although I believe this is true, I also believe that there shouldn't be just one day to celebrate Mom and everything she has done. Let's be honest, for all of the work that any one Mother has done, we should dedicate much more than ONE day to them!

My Mom has never asked for anything special for this holiday. Simple and easy has always been her mantra.  This year, I called to ask what their plans were and she blankly said, "Nothing, I don't want to do anything! No cooking, cleaning, or working for me!". And that's how it was. Dale and I weren't able to come home, so we had to send our love via cards and phone calls. The only thing that is different about this year is that I realized that I want my Mother to know is that I appreciate and love her for everything she does EVERY day, not just on this holiday. Mother's Day is a good reminder, but Mom is way too important to just be told one time a year!
 
This year, I decided to make my Mom something special. Since the sewing gene has been passed down to me (maybe Katie too, we aren't sure yet)...I thought it would be appropriate to make her something she could use with the sewing machine she gave me. (See "Sewing Like Mom" tab to the right!)

To be completely honest, I tried to use a pattern for this project. Everything else I've made without a pattern. Actually, I have been using newspaper as my cut-outs for the size and shape of the purses/bags. SO, this time I thought I should use a real store-bought pattern so I could do it right. Well, turns out, I don't really do well with patterns. Maybe it's the direction following that I'm not good at. Or, maybe it's the fact that last time Mom and I tried to use a pattern she said, "Oh, let's just do it this way instead". I guess that mentality rubbed off, because that's exactly what happened. I managed to use it for the size and shape, and that's about it. I ended up throwing the pattern out the window once I decided I was going to do it "my way". And that's how it was! I still think it turned out great. It is by no means perfect, and please don't look at the stitching on the inside of the bag. But hey, the first project on a new sewing machine will always be remembered. Hopefully Mom will enjoy it as much as I did making it.

Here's a picture of the bag...Unfortunately I'm not a speedy sewer, so it got put in the mail a little late. Oops.  The important thing is that it is on it's way to Katie's for her to fill it with goodies and eventually deliver to Mom! Sorry for the tardiness, Katie- it will be there tomorrow!

The bag is floral on the outside with a cute pocket, and green polka-dots on the inside. It was sewn to stand up on it's own once it's filled. And it's finished with scrunched handles and a cute yellow ruffle on the top. I'm hoping mom can send me some pictures of her with the new bag!!


Here's to wishing Mom's everywhere enjoyed their day. Whether it was a Quiznos lunch on the patio, or a large family outing, I hope everyone had the opportunity to tell their Mom just how much they mean to them.

Tell your Mom you love her EVERY day, she deserves it!!