Fall 2015

This beautiful fall weather has me out in the garden again. It really needed some attention!

This weekend I tried out the new cross body bag that I made last week. I am pleased with the size and received a few complements. The front pocket was handy for my cell phone. It has a velcro closure, but I plan to change the design to a zipper. The length of the strap was fine, but I will make it adjustable to fit all sizes.

The new cross body bag was just right for our hike and in Colorado.

My recent trip to Colorado was my inspiration for this collection of handbags featuring the beautiful Waverly Ute Mountain and Summer Rain fabric line.

   

      

I recently shipped out three of these. I am getting better at appliqué !

     

Tea Time

There were so many talented artists and crafters at the Old Arabi Marketplace yesterday evening. After sampling this tea, I could not leave without buying some to take home . It is a combination of flavors that remind me of all the wonderful spices that Louisianaians love to cook with.

It's tea time now. I think I will brew a cup. Nothing better than an hot cup of tea on a rainy afternoon!

To Market, to Market...

I am so excited to be joining the Old Arabi Marketplace. I grew up in Arabi, which is in St. Bernard Parish and about 10 minutes from the French Quarter in New Orleans. Our community was one of the hardest hit by Katrina. It is wonderful to see how this neighborhood has been revitilized.

If you are in the neighborhood, come by and visit my booth. I will be there October 8th and November 12th. 

Sippin' in the Sunset - Fall 2015

Mimi Baxter Designs is Back!

I am so happy to be reopening my shop in the brand new studio that my husband built for me  here at our home in Slidell, Louisiana. So much has happened since we moved here four years ago. After teaching for another three years , this time second grade, I decided to retire , ending a rewarding 28 years of service.

I have been retired now for over a year. It was during this past year that I began making plans to relaunch Mimi Baxter Designs. Fortunately I never closed my Etsy store. So I dusted off my sewing machine and got busy practicing my craft. After 4 years I'll admit I was a little rusty.  I have currently completed a selection of bags and cases for my shop. It's great to be back!