I’m BACK, friends—and I had a whole lot of fun stuff to share in this one. I’m taking you along for a little catch-up that’s part machine embroidery goodness, part DIY leather bag eye candy, and part happy mail pattern haul. First up, I’m walking through five projects I completed at a 2-day OESD Stitch Trip Event (yes… I was in my happy place). I’ll show you what I stitched out, how each project turned out, and why events like this are such a great way to learn, try new techniques, and get inspired to actually use your embroidery machine. Then we pivot to bags—because you know I love a cute, functional bag moment. I’m sharing two finished Babylon Leather cellphone bags (a pink crossbody and a caramel mini purse), and I talk through what I like about the kits and the finished look. After that, I’m unboxing a mini pattern haul—five patterns gifted to me by my sweet subscriber Beverly Askew—and I go through them in order so you can see what styles caught my eye. I wrap things up with a Part 2 Sew Lovely Tip that was sent in by @lalittleant1977, because I’m always here for a good sewing shortcut.