WIP Thursday - There Goes Another Month!

One of the good things about the orders slowing down is that I theoretically have time to do fun sewing and organizing...theoretically. In reality, my days fly by just as fast, and I feel like I'm not as productive as I was even 2 years ago...but I'm becoming ok with that. On the one hand, I'm not burning through my supplies so things are lasting longer, but on the other hand, I'm not burning through my supplies so there's no more room for new stuff! I WILL destash in May!

Finally tried out a dog walker bag, just need to make about 50 more for the boutique!

ToTo Cherry Bodacious Bowler - KNITorious Fabric and ChrisW Designs

Time for more fun fabric! This time it's the Everything is Grey round from KNITorious fabric. I received a half yard of this fun Totoro/Ghibli inspired fabric in nylon repel, which was just barely enough to make the larger version of the Bodacious Bowler from ChrisW Designs. 

The iridescent tags from Laser Llama were a fun way to add my brand to the bag

WIP Friday - Spring?

The weather around here is giving me whiplash, we hit 80 one day and had snow the very next day! Now it's back to record highs followed by chilly days, but who knows when the next snowstorm will hit! This is doing a number on my sinuses and allergies -- even my dogs are having allergies. On top of that, there's been an increase in everyday chaos, so I lost the month of March! At this rate, it's going to be November in no time, so probably should get started on some inventory and new things.

Sneak peek of some new fabric coming soon!

Supernatural Flash Art Aurora Sling - Knitorious Fabric and The Styled Magnolia

The newest pre-order round from Knitorious fabric is "What's on the Telly" and it has some gorgeous options! I think this one is probably the prettiest Supernatural inspired fabric I've ever seen!  

Driver picks the music, ALWAYS!

Supernatural Tote bag with Zipper and Phone Slip Pocket Overlay from ChrisW Designs and Knitorious Fabric

When I got the half yard of fabric for the 'What's on the Telly' round Knitorious to use for my strike, I was worried I wouldn't have enough to make 2 projects. I used less than half of that for the Aurora Sling, and then I needed to find something that would really show off the awesome design of the print, so I decided to make a simple tote bag. At the same time, a new test for a Zipper and Phone Slip Pocket from ChrisW came along and needed testing, and it was PERFECT to spice up the simple tote!

I think this is the front. It's the fanciest side at least

WIP Wednesday - Organized Chaos Goblin

I was trying to describe my Sewing Studio to someone, and I told them I was an "organized chaos goblin." I think that pretty much describes me. I like to see those bright and clean spaces with just a few shelves of tastefully arranged supplies and fancy rugs in the center, but I'm more of a collector (it's not hoarding if you use it...eventually) of fine supplies, and my room resembles a craft store that exploded. I actually do know where most of those supplies are, so that's why I say it's "organized" chaos. Anyone else might come into the room, pause in shock, and quickly back out before they disappear under an avalanche of fabric, but it's FINE. 

Misleading pic of one small organized area of the craft studio...

Damask Mermaid Aurora Sling - Pattern Testing For The Styled Magnolia

The latest pattern from The Styled Magnolia is the adorable Aurora Sling! It comes in 2 sizes and is a fun and fast pattern! I picked the smaller size, which doesn't have outside pockets, but that works great because I didn't want to hide any of the Oh So Pretty vinyl!

The print on this vinyl is so delicate looking!