Just Having Fun

I finally got the chance to try this material on a small kisslock frame this past weekend.  It really turned out quite nice.  I can't wait to try this fabric on larger antique bronze frame!

Japanese Fabric--love it--have to have it!

I am always in seach of unique and sometimes trendy fabric.   This piece took a few days to "find" but it really caught my eye.  There is something special about the cotton that they make in Japan--you can see and feel the weave, plus, it's a home decor weight. I honestly don't see how bags are made with anything less than home decor weight material.  Anything less, in my opinion does not do justice to a regular size handbag. This material is a stunning, large-scale print of mums and leaves and is printed on a background of waves with motifs reminiscent of sashiko embroidery.  I can't wait to get it!  But then I'll have the chore of deciding what bag design will show off this masterpiece--on to design inspiration.....wherefore art thou in this bleakest of winter months?!

Seagreen Vintage Inspired Floral For Katherine

When I took this bag down to the shop,  my lovely friend, Katherine,  took one look at it and had to have it!  Thank you, thank you Katherine!

Making purses is like writing a song.  My brother in law who owns a recording studio calls most of the songs written --"fillers"--he says only a few really really good songs are written each year.  This bag is not a "filler". I fell in love with this wonderful shade of blue--or is it green fabric-- filled with roses and blue hydrangeas--seagreen is what it's formally named.  I love the vintage buttons on the outside and the two outside pockets lined in brown feux suede.  The closing zipper is a vintage zipper, so as far as zippers go, I really liked this one--it's brown too.  The inside is a seafoam silk blend fabric with offwhite and caramel colored stripes.  I love this fabric, it was wonderfully soft and light--a delight for sewing!

I bid "adieu" to this lovely creation and hope that Katherine enjoys it for a very long time!