Bob Ross Phoenix Billfold Wallet (XOXO By Lauren)

 Sometimes you find the most interesting fabrics, like this fun Bob Ross painting one! Pair it with a super quick wallet pattern, like the Phoenix Billfold from XOXO by Lauren, and you have a unique wallet.

Happy tree paintings!

WIP Thursday - Where is the Summer Going?

It's almost time for my birthday, which was bittersweet when I was a kid. On the one hand, BIRTHDAY!, but on the other hand, it's almost the end of summer! My goal to be productive this summer and stitch up a bunch of things for the upcoming craft shows is slowing coming along, but I should probably kick it up a notch, so I have less last minute finishing to do the night before a show... although last minute panic IS a pretty good motivator!

Auditioning some fabric for the test bag, actually matches, I promise!

Captain America Laptop Sleeve and Witcher Pillows

 Not everything I make has to be elaborate or even a purse! For the laptop sleeve, I took the Sewn Ideas Book Sleeve and added on a few inches to make it fit a laptop!

It doesn't look bigger than the usual ones I make, but it is!

WIP Thursday - Clean Up Time!

I FINALLY started working on the sewing studio, organizing, putting things away, and clearing out stuff I won't use...like the giant body bag sized vacuum bag of yarn that I completely forgot was hiding on a shelf! I love to crochet, but it's more of a relaxing hobby than something I do for my business, so I don't really need to keep the 100s of skeins in my stash. I think I deserve to go buy new yarn when I finish a project and want to start something new! In the course of cleaning, I've already pulled out almost 2 tubs worth of fabric to destash, with a bunch of panels that I either had multiples, or they are just not ones I ever expect to use. I also found my tall cut table chair that I randomly forget is even in the room...usually because it's completely buried in fabric.

I changed the material I use for patches, and they are coming out pretty nice! 

Tula Pink Daydreams Ascent Backpack (The Styled Magnolia)

The Ascent Backpack from The Styled Magnolia is a unique looking bag that is perfect for showing off pretty fabrics! I think I'll let the pictures (mostly) speak for themselves!

I probably should have stuffed it full to get the best shape