Just Sew Savvy

Day two on the road was rather uneventful, except that our truck seems sick, and at least two Ford dealers--one in Douglas, Wyo., and another in Casper--could not solve the problem.  More on that later.

I'll take this lull in the action for a brief, unpaid, and completely deserved commercial announcement on behalf of my friend Jeannie Hobbs and her business, Just Sew Savvy.

Place mats by Jeannie of Just Sew Savvy.

This evening, Rex and I used these place mats, which Jeannie made and gave to us as a parting gift.  Aren't they sharp?  Jeannie has a real knack for finding just the right material for a project and vice versa.  I've since purchased several other pieces from her and am delighted with each of them. If you need a unique gift, want to support artisans and their work, or just like to look at fiber art, please check out her Web site.

Just Sew Savvy exemplifies several things we love about Austin, including 1) the entrepreneurialism that thrives there, 2) a general appreciation for locally produced products, and 3) the amazing number of open, creative people from all walks of life who live there.