snowing

It's snowing again in that gray, mysterious way of February. Loving everything about this.

vintage valentines

My shop is now filled with Valentine's gifts. Zip bags to hold little treasures, lavender pillows that smell so sweet, bookmarks to make you smile when you open your favorite book. I just can't resist vintage fabrics...there's something so special and unique about them, the colors, the patterns, the softness. I had so much fun making them all.

valentine's treats

After a busy week, Valentine's treats are finished and will be going into my shop this weekend!
A limited edition of 7 sets will be available by Monday, February 2nd for $35 each + postage here.
Each unique set contains one zip bag, one lavender pillow, and one bookmark.
Fabrics are a mix of vintage French, English, and American fabric: linen, cotton, and canvas.
Each set comes wrapped in white tissue, tied with red twine and a little vintage fabric square, and includes its own blank gift tag for you to write a special message on.
It's the perfect gift for someone you love and it will last longer than flowers or chocolate!
Happy weekend, folks!

these two

I found these photos taken last June as I was going through my photo files. I'm so thankful for my camera for capturing these two in the moment. They grow so quickly! Almost 9 and 7 now. How did that happen?

daily candy

Today, Jill Bent Bags and Pillows is featured on Daily Candy! I'm very excited to have this little bit of press! Here's a sneak peak of some fabric I'm working with for the spring. It's snowing here again, so spring feels a long way off. I'm planning a Valentine's Day shop update for next week. There will be some adorable little limited edition goodies, just perfect for someone special.

quick

Quick shots, little details catching my eye, brightening my days. Off to work today to sew some springy things. I'll be doing a shop update early February and there's lots of work to be done. Thanks for all the wonderful comments recently! I've been slow to reply, but I'm reading and enjoying them all.

cold weekend

Saturday we went ice skating, Sunday we just stayed inside. We played Chinese checkers, built with Legos, drew by the fire, and ate things like grilled cheese sandwiches and apple pancakes. It's cold today too, 12 degrees F, but I'm going out to get some fresh air!