Stationery Pouch

I found myself keeping my envelopes in one place and stamps, address labels and pens in another. To make things more efficient I decided to make a pouch where I could keep everything in one place.

I had left over brown felt from a previous project which I used as the base and might as well get rid of that piece of green and gold upholstery fabric.   The upholstery fabric would give it a little color.

For some strange reason I had to keep running through my head, the sections I'd need . So I decided to mark them off.  Long , short envelopes, address labels, stamps, pens.

I'll highlight the divisions by  putting a strip of the green/gold at the opening. And to make it even prettier , I'd make the fold over of the envelope pouch out of the green. 

😞 Now that I look at it, I don't like the crookedness. I also don't like the green thread I used which I thought would bring out the green of the fabric.

But, I can stencil over the stitches with green metallic paint. And, the flap covers the wonky pockets.

But wait!

You sewed the flap on BACKWARDS!!! The pretty fabric folds inside the pouch and won't be seen from outside. 

FAIL

Though I'm disappointed, I'll try again.

To be continued...   

NOTE: 5-30-2019 An update can be found in the middle of the page here.

B-Uniq Sophisticated Ladies 7th Anniversary

March 1, 2019 was the Seventh Anniversary of B-Uniq Sophisticated Ladies (BUSL)  The Uniq is intentionally spelled that way to make it Unique.
BUSL Queen, Queen T.  assigned pairs of us to decorate a table. Regalia colors of red and purple for Red Hatters and pink and lavender for Pink Hatters were to be used. Gold, silver, pearls, rhinestones and any other bling could be used at will. That's a large part of being a Hatter- blinging it up.

The tables would be judged by visiting Queens who'd be attending the anniversary. There would be a first, second and third place winner.  Below are the tables. A wide array of items were used making each table unique.

I can't remember who won, but whoever it was deserved it. All of the ladies worked hard.

In addition to this stand out feature, there was a program which included, impersonators of The Supremes, Ike & Tina Turner,  an illusionist and a true singer of an Aretha Franklin song. Each year we have Mr. M. our fantastic DJ  jamming out the tunes. There was a silent auction, door prizes, vendors, lunch, dancing, and all sorts of gaiety. 

Several of the BUSL hatters husbands are always champs in helping out with the heavy lifting, driving and just wherever they can help out. I've jokingly said that we should call them Red Cappers and get them red caps since most men seem to prefer a cap to a hat.

There were about 140 ladies who attended the Seventh Anniversary.  It was great seeing many who'd come in from out of town and who I'd made friends with at other hoots.

 After such a grand and joyous affair, I slept like a log that night.  ZZZZ

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Montgomery, Alabama 2019

Friends and I went down to Montgomery, Alabama during Black History Month. There are always numerous activities to engage in during February regarding the Black Experience. 

  Congresswoman Terri Sewell did a Town Hall meeting which we attended. Also, on the panel were Denise McNair's sister as well as students who were performing in a play also being performed on one of the other stages at the Shakespeare Theater. 

Congresswoman Sewell (rt. gray jacket) speaks with an attendee at the Town Hall Meeting.

Located inside was also the Chop Shop also known as a barbershop.  When I went inside, no one was there but, it had an eclectic vibe to it. The Saints and Sinners  pews in the waiting area were interesting.

It is now March 23rd and I'm just putting text to pictures.  So, I'll only say, I enjoyed the day trip, my companions, but the excitement of telling you about each one below has flown the coop, I call my mind.

An exhibit inside of a Montgomery's More Than Tours, tourist office located at 39 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104

Visitors may listen to stories left by others regarding their experiences during the Civil Rights Movement . Located inside 39 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104 

You may choose to record your own story here in the Storybooth.

Notice the VOTE sculptures. The T is in the background with the E in the foreground

The V in VOTE is to the left with the O to the right. This inside the lobby area of 39 Dexter Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104  

A mirror bordered by 45 rpm records/vinyl also inside More Than Tours.

More Than Tours

More Than Tours

We went to the Shakespeare Theater to see this play on this same day.