EXHIBIT A: My cozy Coleman sleeping bag that I bought from a friend for two bucks a few years ago when I stopped by her yard sale late one Saturday morning. Last Sunday evening, when Tim and I were unloading the truck after our trip to Penn State, my sleeping bag that I had so neatly rolled up that morning suddenly fell into disarray, so I decided to make sure that wouldn’t happen again.
EXHIBIT B: My new sleeping bag bag that I sewed up this weekend. All I had to buy were the cording and the cord stop, since I already had the fabric on hand and I’m trying really hard to use up my fabric stash. I also used this project as an excuse to try out one of the many stitches on my fancy new sewing machine — the reinforced straight stitch, which is good for topstitching and reinforcing seams.
EXHIBIT C: My old sleeping bag in its new habitat. Doesn’t it look happy? Well, at least the person who made it is.
Hi! I'm Rachel, and I'm so glad you're here. I make creative projects and intentional choices to create a life I love -- and I hope to inspire you to do the same! 
Love it!
Benita: Thanks! I don’t usually go for navy, but I think maybe your recent post about navy helped to sway me.