Hi everybody!

I hope everyones Thanksgiving was great!  I'm sure there are a bunch of you running to get last minute gifts, changing the menu for the Christmas dinner because someone doesn't like onions and fitting in another handmade project that you need for a last minute guest to feel welcomed.  Yup.  We all share the same craziness.  With all this craziness, I've had some time to think and reflect on where I want bitbougie to be in 2025.  

Before I get into the future of bitbougie, I want to touch base on my TL2010Q.  I had planned on sewing some leather projects durring my time in Chicago.  I did a few swatches and was not happy with the results.  Now, don't get me wrong.... she can absolutely sew very thin leather but not to my standards.  I use between a 2oz. to 6oz. hide.  Either chrome or veg tan.  So for that I need to use my Juki 1541s or my Cobra Class 26.  Even if I skived the leather with my Cobra Class NP4 it still would not have the crispness I'm looking for on the stitches.  I'm very particular when it comes to my work.  On my YouTube channel (bitbougie) I uploaded a short video demonstrationg some top stitching on three layers of quilt backing (fleece), cotton batting, and 100% cotton strips for the top.  She works just fine with that combination.  I'm so used to industrial machines that I get a little frazzled with domestic machines.  If my main focus was sewing quilts or clothing, she would be my rock.  So I have decided to 

put her up for sale.  I will list her on Facebook marketplace in January.  

Now to the New Year with bitbougie.  There will be live sew alongs, I'll be answering your questions live and a project giveaway every month.  Make sure you subscribe to my channel on YouTube.    www.youtube/bitbougie

I'm wishing you tons of inspiration in the new year!  Stay healthy and happy and make sure you let someone know they are appreciated and loved.  A hug goes a long way!  

Lots of love,  Denise