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

Trek Edgy Essence Wallet - ChrisW Designs Pattern Testing

I love a quick sew, and ChrisW has hit it out of the park with another fun and fast wallet! Someday I will get out my Scan N Cut for these, which I'm sure will speed up the process about 100%, but for now, hand cutting doesn't take that long and still works! The Edgy Essence Wallet is a prettier raw edge style, with fun swoopy details.

A simple wallet, with a fun finish

and you open it up, BAM! Card slots galore!

Parks Version 2 - Annette by Swoon

Every time I make an Annette purse from Swoon(aff link), I remember how nice they end up! It's a slightly fancy purse, but I love how fun it looks with the different fabrics!

Hello pink!

May the Fourth - Rebel Floral Free N' Easy Wallet - ChrisW designs

I wanted a quick Star Wars blog post for today, so I dug around for something to share! This was a  Free N' Easy wallet from ChrisW Designs that I whipped together the night before leaving on a business trip last year, so the pictures are not my best. The vinyl is really gorgeous, a lavender with floral Rebel symbols from Knitorious. I could go take some better pics, but my business cards left some ink on the pockets, so it's not as pretty inside as it was. (I didn't even know they could do that!) An R2-D2 inspired snap was the perfect closure for this wallet.

I meant to do the x sewing at the top. Totally didn't do it to disguise my crooked late night sewing.

Stitch Toss Quickstitch Easy Tote - Pattern Testing ChrisW Designs

The newest pattern from ChrisW Designs is SUPER cute! It comes together quickly, has a fun new zipper overlay, and even better, is FREE if you sign up for the newsletter! (or buy it HERE if you don't want to sign up) I see a bunch of Quickstitch Easy Totes in my future...

Nice and roomy tote!

WIP Thursday - There Goes January...

Another month flew by, and I'm really not sure where it went...I feel like I must have wasted a bunch of time since I barely did anything. At least I'm starting to get into the destash mood, but it takes SO LONG to find things, get pictures and measurements, and then list them up...and then waiting to see if anyone claims so I can invoice, pack, and ship. I wish there was a better method! I have too much invested in my supplies to give it all away...I'm tempted to try listing them up in the Etsy shop, but I feel like the fees would raise the prices so high that no one would want to purchase.

Pretty in pink Moondance! Blue shimmer shifts to pink

Floral Wars Snap N Go Wallet - Pattern Testing ChrisW Designs

The newest Snap N Go wallet from ChrisW designs is so adorable! It's a perfect small one, with lots of features and I've already gotten requests from my kids to make them new ones in this style...which is pretty high praise in this house!

Ikea hand...for scale?

WIP Thursday - Squeezing in Some Fun Items

I have come to realize that if I try to do mass production of an item, I quickly lose motivation and move slower than if I did it one at a time. I need variety and a challenge, so I will often squeeze in a fun little project when I have nearly identical orders in a row. This week it's bookmarks and a Mav pack! 

Vinyl front and felt back bookmarks. 

Quilted Vinyl Mav Pack (Linds Handmade Designs)

Rarely do I ever buy a pattern and start it in the same week, unless it's for an order that I suddenly realize I don't actually own the pattern I need...but this adorable Mav Pack from Linds Handmade Designs caught my eye, and I kept seeing people finishing it in just a few hours.  I bought it and stitched it up in the same weekend!

The vinyl actually has a purple tint

8 Bit Lizard King Tuesday Tote - Snow Willow Designs (Knotted Thread Patterns)

One of the other projects I made for the latest round of fabric promotion for Snow Willow Designs was this super cute (and fast!) Tuesday Tote from Knotted Thread Design! The Mini Lizard King vinyl is such a fun pattern that I wanted to really show it off!

Technically the back, but it really shows off the fun vinyl

Princess Bride Sadie Expandable Bag (Swoon)

Every so often I get to sneak in a fun sew for myself, like this Sadie purse from Swoon using fabric from my all time favorite movie! I grew up watching Princess Bride whenever I could, and I can probably quote the entire move (ok, not 'probably', I CAN.)

Wesley/Dread Pirate Roberts is front and center!

WIP Thursday - This and That

I'm actually excited to be catching up on orders, but at the same time I feel a little panicked when the list isn't insanely long - what will I work on next?? Good thing I finalized a few more orders, I was about to have some 'free time' and I just don't know if I could handle that! ;) 

XL Midnight Kiss pouch in vinyl and waterproof canvas, plus a vinyl pocket pal

Live Long and Prosper Begonia Drawstring Backpack - Moon Beam Textile (Blue Calla)

I really do love how quick and versatile the Begonia backpack is - I can easily change the front to show off panels of different sizes! This panel is child sized (cotton spandex) and it's so amazing that I needed to show off as much of it as I could! The reboot round of Trek Floral from Moon Beam is so gorgeous, I think I love it even more than the original!

I'm trying to talk myself out of keeping this one, I really don't NEED it...

Dino Pocket Pal and Pouch (Lind's Handmade, Moon Beam Textiles)

I've had this cute little pattern for a while, but no chance to make it until I got the new vinyl from Moon Beam Textiles to try out.  The Pocket Pal from Lind's Handmade is actually pretty fast! I should pull out my scan n' cut to see if it cuts even faster, but really, you cut 5 pieces! Three are out of vinyl, one in the pocket fabric, and a piece of ribbon (or non-fray fabric like Oly fun).

A cute set!

Pinea Gigs Sandra Saddle Bag (Swoon) MoonBeam Textiles

I've never owned a Guinea Pig in my entire life, but they do seem pretty cute...and while I wasn't initially feeling the fabric for this round, it's really grown on me and now I kind of love it!  The combination of punk rock band and Guinea pigs is something both adorable and funny, and the colors are awesome!

I love his little goatee/soul patch!