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!

Pac Man Inspired Armour Tote - Pattern Testing For The Styled Magnolia

One of the great things about testing patterns is that I get to pick whatever supplies and accessories I feel like! The Armour Tote from the Styled Magnolia is a relatively quick bag with a lot of space to really show off a fun fabric, so I picked some Pac Man inspired water resistant canvas from Backstitch for the outside.

I love my shiny tags!

WIP Thursday - And There Goes February

I'm pretty sure I just blinked and lost February. It IS a short month, but not THAT short! Usually my orders slow down once I get past Christmas, but this year it seems like the etsy orders are picking up! Just small things like pony ears and mulan combs, but that gives my shop some good stats and helps with visibility. Maybe I should list up a bunch more purses soon since I'd LOVE to clear out my inventory. 

I love glow in the dark glitter vinyl!

Dino Gunther - Knitorious Fabric and Sincerely Jen Patterns

Sometimes a fabric is too awesome to pass up, like these dinos on a gorgeous purple background from Knitorious fabrics! 

I forgot to factor in the zipper flap when I cut the front, so the dinos almost lost their heads!

WIP Wednesday - Feeling Sleepy

I think this week I'll try catching up on this thing I've heard about...sleep. Maybe if I start going to bed before midnight, I'll have more energy after my day job. We'll see...or it will backfire and I'll wake up in the middle of the night and have trouble falling back asleep. While I'm figuring this out, orders are starting to come in a little faster, so I need to find that motivation to get all the things done!

Did making sleep masks inspire my sudden desire to sleep more, or is that just a coincidence?