Archive for May, 2008
« Previous EntriesWater Bottle Coolies
Monday, May 26th, 2008Inspired by the basic tutorial by Pink Chalk Studio (love, love, love her blog!), I’m attempting to make some water bottle coolies for my kiddos. My initial practice project today is for my DS9. I had some of this very disturbing skulls fabric left over from a custom client’s project. I figured I might as [...]
Fun new bags on Artiste 5/25
Saturday, May 24th, 2008………..tune in at 9pm EST Sunday evening!
I’ve made two super cute bags for this event! I’m loving this style. It’s universally multi-purpose, and yet remains classy looking. The size is perfect at 12×11×3.
You can see them and read all about them here. Be sure to check out the other artisan’s goodies. [...]
Key Fob Tutorial
Friday, May 23rd, 2008Key Fobs are definitely the rage. They’re not only really cute, but soooo functional as well. Slip them around your wrist, and you are hands-free to carry your bags, kiddos, etc.!
I make, and sell, quite a few in my shop and give many aways as gifts. Here’s a tutorial to show [...]
Laminated Cotton
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008Michael Miller’s Laminated Cotton. It’s my obsession for the week. Maybe for the next month. It’s as pretty as all their designer prints, but has a wipe-able surface. I’ve just ordered some and can’t wait to get my hands on it and play around with it. I have no [...]
Wordless Wednesday
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008………. a thoughtful & fitting gift from my sister. She’s the best.
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Urban Messenger Bags
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008Lately, my custom work has centered on these North-South Urban Messenger bag styles. My clients selected fabrics and I worked them into the bags. These bags are difficult to make and require much time, so they truly become “labors of love”. And they did turn out lovely.
This hard-to-find Owl fabric is [...]
Market bag madness
Sunday, May 18th, 2008It’s madness. I fully admit it. I’m embracing my own sewing nerdiness. I woke up this morning with the urge to see if I could re-create the style of the plastic grocery bags we all have overflowing in our homes. I saw a fabric one over at HyenaCart that was super-cute and I haven’t been [...]
Mother’s Day Priceless Moments
Sunday, May 11th, 2008My 9yo son made me some gifts and a card at school for Mother’s Day, and I just had to share since I got such a grin from them!
Look closer at the self portrait, in particular, at the phrase on his T-shirt.
“Luke Rock’s”. Priceless!
(I’m embracing his self-confidence here, and his use of the apostrophe!)
Now, [...]
Teacher Appreciation Gifts
Friday, May 9th, 2008My kids are fortunate to have really fabulous teachers this year. For Teacher Appreciation Week, I made some tote bags for them, and filled them with boxes of chocolates.
I used a swivel hook and O Ring closure for one of the bags, and it turned out really neat! On the others, I opted for [...]
The Amy Butler Smart Bag
Wednesday, May 7th, 2008My friend, Sue, of Pink Lemonade Boutique does lots of my jewelry pieces. She’s one of those people who can miraculously figure out exactly what you want with little guidance given and the piece turns out fabulous AND really is exactly what you want! I just love her!
So, she put a little bug [...]
