Gathered & Sown

*almost* caught up from the weekend!! This leather patchwork quilt covering almost every surface of my studio is actually passport covers....lots and lots of passport covers <3 My favorite three gift ideas for this season: 1. passport covers- totally customized, 100's of color combos, and under $30! 2.Bible covers: I've been making lots of these, too. It's a keepsake gift that can last for generations <3 I custom make them to fit any bible. 3: A Journaling bible: head over to @movethemountains and pick one up! You'll need it for something AWESOME I'll be sending you in january....hint...hint.....Don't know what a Journaling bible is for? Search #illustratedfaith or #illuminatedfaith or @etchedheart for some amazing examples.... #etsy #etsyshop #biblejournaling #christmasgifts #shereadstruth #leatherwork #leather #movethemountains

I've been carrying this bag for the last month and am IN LOVE with the size and function! Any ideas for new colors you'd like to see? #gatheredandsown # handbags #leather #fallfashion

Sunday...relaxed, reflecting, enjoying the afternoon <3 What did you learn today? #sunday #journal #inspiration #illustratedfaith #biblejournaling #biblejournal

Special thing I'm working on for the limited edition holiday collection....a little something in metallic platinum LEATHER!! It's a brand new design, and will also come in black or rust brown....and yes....those are leather ruffles #swoon #leather #gatheredandsown #holidays #collection #limitededition

Passport cover day...don't screw up....don't screw up..... :/ #maker #makersgonnamake #leatherwork #leather #gatheredandsown #behindthescenes #etsy #etsyshop

Go Alex!!! One of the last games of his senior year...we are so proud of you <3

You all have idea how great it smells in here today <3 I've decided leather ruffles make me smile....and this new cork brown leather makes me giggle with delight!! Can't wait to show you the finished leather ruffle bag in brown....I didn't get it done in time for the launch, but I think this one is SO worth the WAIT!!! #gatheredandsown #leather #leatherpurses #leatherwork #fallfashion

Blown away. You all blew. Me. Away!! Those of you who saw the collection and ordered right away, THANK YOU! Those of you who took the time to send me encouraging messages, THANK YOU! Those of you who shared and commented on my blog, THANK YOU! I'm blessed with an awesome community surrounding me. Now to start on the winter collection ;) #gatheredandsown #fallcollection2015 #fallfashions #purses #leatherbags

Its here!! I'm so excited that I'm able to finally share the collection :) After a long afternoon of typing, lining and proposing, its ready to go!! To see the collection, follow the link in my profile....I'd love to hear what you all think!!

Its here! The day has arrived...all of my blood, sweat and tears has come to this date <3 I can't wait to show it off...I'll see you all at 7 :D #gatheredandsown #fallcollection2015 #purses #leatherpurses #leather

One more day!!! Tomorrow is finally here <3 After months of planning, designing, making....redesigning...I'm ready to launch my #fall2015 collection! It's #feminine, #flirty, and easy to wear. Each piece was designed to function as well as accessorize. Theres a little something for everyone....check back tomorrow, I hope you #love what you see! New #purses!!! I can't wait :D #gatheredandsown

New #fallcollection2015 releasing on october 5th!!! I can't wait to show you all what I've been working on....what are you excited to see??? #gatheredandsown

Fall collection sneak peek! I've been quiet lately, but behind the scenes, I've been building a fall collection, full of brand new suprises!! More than 2 months in the making, it will be launching on October 5th! Be the first to know by following me here or checking my website (link in profile) Are you liking what you see so far???? (Not me, the purse, of course, wink!!)

So...when I walk on my treadmill, I use headphones. Fir the last few days, I noticed one ear stopped working. So I mention to ryan that I should get some new ones. So he does some research, wanting to find a good pair of headphones. BUT fate intervened and when he was shopping at the dollar store tonight, he found the answer!!!! "Best stereo headphones" ...and to think of the time we almost wasted searching for the best ones! "High performance etereo headphones" I'm so spoiled <3

My favorite step every day...the last one <3 Branding the finshed project!!

My photographer friend has a great eye. She walked into my studio today and says... "Sid the sloth is on your work table" Now its all I can see!

A little one handed leather ruffle sewing witha smidge of 90s jams in the background :) I decided in the shooting of this video that I really, really appreciate my right hand. #gatheredandsown #leatherpurses #leather #ruffles #fallfashions #fallhandbags #fallaccessories #fashion #friday #instafashion