sorry that I have not posted in awhile! Been reorganizing my sewing/craft room. Fabrics sorted, folded and now easy to see what I have! Ideas popping in my head! But I still have tons to do in here! Can’t wait to get cranking on new things! 
I just added in all my sewing pattern PDF files to the site Craftsy.com!
They have a fantastic site! So many great ideas to make! I am sooooo inspired!!!
Check them out and also check out my sewing patterns too!!!
Hot off the press!! I just approved the sample and listed this for sale on my Spoonflower page! Ok! Just approved my latest design which is available for sale! On Spoonflower you can chose what type of fabric you want. Lots of choices.
http://www.spoonflower.com/designs/1927680?view=for_sale
An awesome fabric for kids projects. Cool for your kids play tent, make a quilt with this or even a cute sundress, apron, etc…….. The image is large scale. (You can see the size with the quarter on the fabric.) If anyone is interested in this on a smaller scale and a different background color. Let me know and I will make it available!!!
-janice
Remember this vintage toy? I have seen that they are back with all the other vintage toys.
I always loved how the eyes would walk with you when you pulled this toy along. This fabric will be available soon on my SPOONFLOWER page! Check out my other fabrics!
Epursepatterns.com have uploaded Mackerilla Sewing Patterns onto their site and they are now available to purchase PDF files! Saaaweeeeet!!!! 
Of course my patterns are also available through my ETSY page too!!!
Have a fab Tuesday!
Today is design day for a new business that I am working with. Some sewing and some computer designing on this lovely day!
Mackerilla Design Sewing Patterns PDF’s have been picked up by http://epursepatterns.com/ !!!
Should be up and running soon on their site!!!
I am back in action sewing! It’s been a long weary year. We had a close friend who recently passed away from fighting a rare genetic cancer.
I put my business on the back burner as well as all his other friends had to help him with all his needs for the past 8 months. We all wanted to spend as much quality time with him before he left for a better place. He now is no longer in pain and I am sure is watching over us.
So I apologize for not being around much on this blog. I have started a few new designs to be made into new sewing patterns. Will be cutting and sewing and perfecting, then creating more patterns.
-Janice
Volunteering is a great way to help out people and animals in need!
I have been wanting to do some of that myself since I have the time now that crafting is done for the year! Finished with all my Holiday Craft Bazaars! So done selling my wares to helping out where I can! I always donate part of my sales to Gimpy Pets then I can donate to any animal that is needing some money for their medical needs and more. My last donation went to One Dog Rescue to a cute little muffin named Marshmellow!
I did a search online for volunteering in Santa Cruz where I live. If you type in your town and the word volunteer, I am sure there is an organization that has a list of things you can do.
I clicked on the local volunteering pages “Events” section to see what I could do for this Holiday Season. I want to do something for the SPCA here. They have an adoption center in our local shopping mall. They need volunteers for their gift wrapping and for help around their storefront. Just waiting to hear back from someone on what is available to do for them.
Not only will I volunteer during the Holidays…….I plan on doing it all year long when I have free time when work is slow!
If you can do this too!!!! Then please check online for your local Volunteer Organization and see what you can do to help out! It’s a rewarding way to give the gift of your time and your skills to all that can use it!!
These little gems are hot of my sewing machine. Super easy bags to make for little girlies or teens for filling with Christmas goodies!
This instructional sewing pattern is easy to follow. You can also modify the size to make it a large bag or shrink it down to a tiny bag, all my just adjusting the dimensions.
Pattern PDF file is available for $5 on my ETSY page!
Come this Friday to TOMBOY For First Friday Art Tour!!!
Come on out to TOMBOY on December 7th, 6:00-9:00 pm for tunes, brews, babes & art!
They will be hosting a good time TOMBOY style at 1207 Soquel Ave in Santa Cruz.
Their store will be filled with great holiday gifts and local treasures plus my Mackerilla Bags and T shirts!
Also Featuring original paintings by Tina Short more info at http://www.TinaShort.com & Musical Guest Gina Rene!
more info at www.GinaRene.com
Please click the link below to view the event page and RSVP
https://www.facebook.com/events/343612579069445/
THEN!!!!!
Saturday at the Westside Santa Cruz New Leaf Market, come to their Holiday shopping event with local art, crafts and more. I will also be selling there with Tia Loca and a few other designers!!! YEAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!
https://newleafcommunitymarkets.wufoo.com/forms/westend-holiday-fair/
Tomorrow from 10am to 4pm at the Center Street Grill in downtown Santa Cruz.
5th Annual Artisan’s Gift Show with everything $25 and under!! Wahooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Come and shop from all the lovely handmade items!
My booth is right inside the door of the Center Street Grill on the left side!!!!
Get my Mackerilla bags before they are gone! I have a limited number of totes and a few small backpacks which I am blowing out at $25!!!!
Also selling my t shirt designs for a one day only price of $15!!!!
Lots of small zipper pouches, petwear, leashes, collars, Kitten ear caps and some of my sewing patterns for all you that want to make your own Mackerilla bag! Paper patterns at $3
Hope to see you there!
