First the gifts:
An art piece for my brother-in-law, soon to be RN. I worked on the face for a long time and finally decided I liked it best the way it is.
A little bag for my sister:
Front with button clasp, back with pocket.
(C & J, hope you don’t mind seeing these here first. You know how I am about getting birthday gifts off in a timely manner. Happy birthday to you two!)
A quick note about how I square off bags(gussetting). When asked, I usually point people to this great tutorial, but my pics show how I usually do it. Either way works great.
Just thought I’d share. 
Happy Birthday to my main squeeze, who I’d really love to squeeze right now, but he’s out of town for a couple of days. Just wait till you get back, you squeezable guy you!!!
Thanks for sharing! I still do the separate panel on the bottom and sides. I’ve got to try that one.
Awww Sista!!!! I love them both and I know Chris will love the piece of artwork. They are perfect! You are the bestest! I love you ever so muchly:)
Miss you!
Aunt Jenny
Nice! I wondered how you did that. I do it very similarly, although I cut the excess off when I am done.
Hope you are having a great week!
you are always so creative!! i love your art piece…how cool!!
That art piece is so neat and the bag quite lovely!