Adam Selzer, handmade purses, and Etsy.com

I've updated Inkygirl to include my interview with Adam Selzer, the author of How To Get Suspended and Influence People. I first met Adam at a filk convention; not only can this guy write great stories, but he's an accomplished singer/songwriter!

Speaking of talented types...



Above: one of the bags/purses handmade by Alison, a women I met at Parki's party on the weekend. She was wearing a purse like this one at the time (maybe slightly smaller), and I was highly impressed by the quality of the fabric, stitching, and design...click on the image above to see a detail of all the interior pockets. I believe that Alison will also custom-make a handbag or purse to your specs!



You can see a selection of her purses at Allie(oop) Handmade Purses on Etsy.com.

I snooped around Etsy.com after checking out Alison's page. I recall hearing about this site, but hadn't had a chance to explore it before. What an amazing place! Lots of handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind items...looks like a great place for unique gifts as well as crafty inspiration.

I'm curious...how many of you out there know how to sew? I am really, really bad at sewing, and I'm not just being modest. I hated Home Economics in school ever since I spent hours laying out and cutting cloth for a clothing pattern only to discover I had done it all backwards. I've always been hugely envious of those who can sew their own clothes, like my friend Teddy in the UK.




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