The Chicago Traveler

Some moms save everything. Book reports, baby teeth, art projects… but if your little Picasso’s creations are starting to wallpaper your refrigerator, it may be time to talk to Susan Fleming at Stitch (just south of Hot Chocolate).
Watercolors, crayons, pencil scribbles: Susan has seen it all. She’ll shrink it all down to a manageable size and even make a cute necklace or keychain out of it in two to four weeks. Now you can carry those unique works of art with you wherever you go. They’re set in sterling silver and coated with protective resin, so they’ll last long enough …read more

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When it comes to stuff, you’ve got it—plenty of it. And while those cute little purses may be fashionable, they don’t come close to carrying all your stuff. Maybe it’s time to get to know Jessica Miller-Webster, a Chicago native and creator of MABeL handbags.
Jessica took her hobby of creating big, bright bags and made a business out of it in 2006, sharing her oversized ruffled creations with women everywhere. The patterns are fun and expressive, and many of the bags come in a variety of colors. They range in price from $30 to $80, depending on style, fabric, and …read more

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