It's "Topsy Turvy" Time

My grandson Eli loves to help me in the garden. What could be more fun than today's task, planting upside down tomatoes in the famous Topsy Turvey planter.

Merging My Passions - Sewing/Gardening

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Pop Garden Pop Daisy by Heather Bailey has long been one of my favorites. When I found it in stock again at Fabrics.com I ordered 3 patterns. It was hard not to order every pattern!

I found the inspiration for my latest tote bag inside one of my favorite magazines, House Beautiful. I just love Black, White, & Bright! Add in an animal print and the Go Wild Collection is born!

Go Wild Collection Coming Soon!

These hot colors will be featured in the new Go Wild Collection of large tote bags coming soon to Mimi Baxter Designs. These bags will be both practical and stylish. They will feature roomy pockets and hold just about anything that you can think of.

Blue Jean Babies are Born

I made these little purses from some old jeans and cotton print fabric.  They were fun to make . Check out more photos on my flickr.  

Technical Difficulties

Be careful what you wish for.  Had a little time on my hands a few days ago. Lightening caused me to loose my internet connection for a while.  This was very frustrating to say the least!  Now there was nothing stopping me from tackling that messy closet. Found some jeans that didn't fit . I was still not over my recycling mood and got to work.

In The Mood To Recycle

Happened to run across a yard of fabric that I had forgotten about.  It has "Save The Trees" on it and that made me want to recycle something.  Decided to make a simple shopping bag . I even recycled an old belt to use as handles.  

I really need to clean out my closet. Maybe while I'm in the mood I'll find something else to recycle!

Batch of Summer Prints

 Today I went shopping for thread and found these cute summer prints. I am thinking about making a collection of wristlets. Time to get sewing!

Mimi Baxter's World

This is the view I have of the yard from my sewing machine. In order to fully appreciate this you would have had to have worked in a classroom all day with no windows for the past 9 years. The recent cool weather has allowed me to have the windows open much of the time.  

This is Mimi's (That would be me) shop.  I found those chairs in a neighbor's trash. My husband (Jimmy) fixed one of the legs and I painted them blue. I have to do something with that out of control climbing rose!

I would like for you to meet Baxter. He is our beloved 11 year old dachshund  and head CEO.  He is fond of soaking up the sun in our backyard.