Here's where I'll be early next month!
We booked the Vienna room at the Sandpiper Inn in Union Pier, Michigan for the first weekend in November! I had mentioned before that I really wanted to stay here, as one of my friends at work knows the owners and raves about it. It looks really great. I look forward to winery tours, walks on the beach with nice sweaters on, and exploration for yarn and other specialty shops. Can't wait!
I also finished this little baby yesterday...I ended up having to hand sew the lining inside all around the bottom. Whew!! I truly dislike hand sewing, but I got through it and it looks pretty good. I love that it stands up by itself!!
We didn't have any samples to do for next week, so no demonstrations, but we did take each other's measurements. I already had mine, as I take them pretty frequently, but I played along. Luckily I had worn my Airy Wrap sweater from Fitted Knits, with a cami under it and a long slim skirt - the cami and skirt worked great for the measurements. Next week they are doing a field trip to JoAnn's for the very basics of "here's how to find patterns from the pattern catalog", "here's how to have fabric cut", "here's where you find thread and notions" and our teacher said that if we were already familiar with these basics, as many of us are, that we shouldn't waste time going. Works for me!
I have a seminar downtown today (international tax - yay) and then my MBA class, so it will be a hectic day. Have a good one!
The bag looks really nice. Now that it is politically incorrect to get plastic bags at supermarkets, you will be right in style with something like that. (I've been mulling making a few of my own out of some old denim.) Don't you feel that you get more control when you hand sew than machine sew? That is what I like the most about hand sewing--the precision of every stitch.
The rooms at the Sandpiper look terrific.
Posted by: marjorie | October 03, 2007 at 06:26 AM
Robin, your bag is seriously cute!!
Posted by: Heather | October 03, 2007 at 07:39 AM
I *love* your bag!!! So chic and cute!
Posted by: Melanie | October 03, 2007 at 08:16 AM
looks like a really pretty hotel :) That bag is too cute I LOVE it you did a great job!!
Posted by: Barb | October 03, 2007 at 08:43 AM
Have a great time over there. I'll be in that area the same weekend (with a focus on scrapbooking). I'll send you a list of my favorite things from the area - wineries, yarn shop, other fun shops, restaurants, etc.
The bag looks great - so fun!
Posted by: Amy Artisan | October 03, 2007 at 08:44 AM
I bet it's going to be a really relaxing weekend! It looks like it's from a movie or something.
Posted by: Jenny | October 03, 2007 at 09:48 AM
I hope you have a great time! Your bag is TOO cute!
Posted by: Adrienne | October 03, 2007 at 09:50 AM
I love that little bag. So cute!
You are making me want to sew! I can't wait to empty out a few more boxes, so I can get the sewing machine out.
Posted by: Kristina | October 03, 2007 at 11:43 AM
Love the bag! Have a fun time in MI. I already need another vacation. *sigh*
Posted by: Sharon | October 03, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Ok, that bag is good lookin'! Enjoy Michigan! Did I tell you that's where I'm from originally? Nice state, but going through rough times right now.
Posted by: Katie J | October 03, 2007 at 02:06 PM
the bag looks great! Very impressive. I'm super jealous of your vacation destination!
Posted by: Bobbi | October 03, 2007 at 02:07 PM
Yay for Viennese rooms - I live in one of those :). Just joking, my home doesn't look like that at all.
I like your Fitted Tee, the shaping is fab!
Posted by: FantasyKnits | October 03, 2007 at 02:38 PM
Such a cute bag! That looks like a great place to getaway!
Posted by: tiennie | October 03, 2007 at 02:50 PM
Your bag is soooo cute!
I'm itching to cast on for the airy lace wrap.
Posted by: Michelle | October 03, 2007 at 07:22 PM
i am loving this bag...pink and green- my favorites!
Posted by: kaetlyn | October 03, 2007 at 08:24 PM
Robin, this turned out really cute!
Posted by: Kamika | October 04, 2007 at 12:14 PM
Your bag is adorable! I'm so glad you've got a getaway booked :) Can't wait to hear all about it when you go. It sounds lovely!
Posted by: Maryanne | October 04, 2007 at 08:46 PM
I loooove your bag! It's so pretty. I am sure that it would look splendid yarn and needles in it :D
Your gataway looks sooo great! I can't wait to see pictures after you go there!
Posted by: kasia | October 05, 2007 at 03:38 AM
I absolutely adore that bag, I NEED it!!
Posted by: meg | October 05, 2007 at 05:36 AM
Looks like a great get-away! The bag is so cute! It'll be perfect for spring.
Posted by: Monica | October 05, 2007 at 11:55 AM
oooh. Can I go? What great looking place to getaway to. I knew that bag was going to be cute. I'll send you my address so you can get out to me right away. LOL. Airy Wrap...yeah that's another knit I've been considering. But I need to buy the yarn for that.
Posted by: Jeanine | October 08, 2007 at 04:11 PM