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Sew Spoiled Weekender Tote in Sew News!

Yesterday I was surprised to find a package left by the UPS man. I did not order anything??? Christmas is over??? Right? I took it inside to find my Sew Spoiled Weekender Tote! I was so thankful to have it back at home. Then I felt something else inside the tote a letter from Sew News with a complimentary magazine!!!
 I could not believe my eyes the Sew Spoiled Weekender Tote pattern had made the front cover!
(Lots of screaming, followed by Jumping:)


I calmed down a little... Enough to breath and read the pattern! I love all of the pictures and graphs.
You can find it online too at Sew News.  I hope that you look for it in February!!
You can say, I read her blog that is Sew Spoiled:)

Comments

9crafty11 said…
Congratulations on making front cover..what an achievement! Hope it's a sign for many good things to come!
January 12, 2010 at 10:52 PM
Jen said…
How exciting! Congrats!
January 12, 2010 at 11:52 PM
Lauren The Artist said…
That is awesome! Congratulations.
January 13, 2010 at 7:24 AM
LBP said…
Congratulations! The bag is beautiful!

Blessings

Linda
January 13, 2010 at 10:28 AM
Stephanie - My Calico Heart said…
Very exciting for you - and you deserve it, the bag is gorgeous!
January 13, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Bette's Bags said…
Congratulations!!! How wonderfully exciting!
January 13, 2010 at 3:31 PM
Lynne in NC said…
That is awesome! Congratulations. I know you're happy to have your bag back, too.
Peace.
January 13, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Busy Little Quilter said…
You're a Cover Girl! How exciting!!! I can't wait to get the magazine!!!
January 15, 2010 at 7:22 AM
Anonymous said…
way to go Leah! that is soooo exciting for you. I can only dream of getting to do something like that!

And I am enjoying the buttercup...I tied a fabric red heart to the handle for valentines fun.
January 15, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Unknown said…
I can't imagine how exciting that was. The bag is gorgeous and congrats!
January 16, 2010 at 9:55 AM
Kelly O. said…
congratulations! You sew deserve it!
January 18, 2010 at 8:18 PM
Jill said…
How wonderful!!! I'm so excited for you.
January 19, 2010 at 9:03 AM
aaaandreaaaa said…
I finally got my magazine! What a lovely article. Well done.
February 14, 2010 at 4:13 PM
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