Great big bag and great snow person

Finished up this today:

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It’s a gift for a dear friends mom — a satchel with a mola on the front. She’s from Panama where the mola was made. Was a bit tricky with a zipper to close the top AND a single large handle but I got it done. I just love the contrast with suiting fabric.

Also made this today:

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Had a great time rolling around in the snow and removing the snow that didn’t belong from her face. I swear she practically carved herself and all I did was smooth the edges. Then hubby found the official snowman hat and she became a he instead:

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Looks a bit like George Washington to me, if Washington wore top hats. Still, total winter awesomeness.