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

WIP Friday - End of June

I'm definitely not ready for next week to be July!  My kids have already hit the 'bored with everything' part of their vacation, and now want to do things, but not the random cleaning things I suggest for them to do whenever they complain about being bored. Although, there has been more baking and organizing of their stuff lately, so I'm not complaining too much! I wish I could delegate the organizing of my sewing studio, but I really need to do that myself. I think that is my goal for July, but it always seems to slip down the priority list for more fun things.

The vinyl was a little soft and stretchy, but it still looks pretty awesome!

Time and Space Wayfarer II Traveler Tote - Small - (RLR Creations Pattern Testing)

When I was picked to test the newest Wayfarer II Tote pattern from RLR Patterns, I went for the smaller size, thinking it would be a cute little bag. Wrong! It is a cute HUGE bag! 

Is it me, or does this bag look grumpy?

WIP Thursday - The List is Shrinking!

I feel like I'm getting caught up and might even get ahead on orders...but it's more likely something else will come up and I'll lose a week of sewing time. Either way, I've opened up slots for new orders in my group this week! If I magically finish all my orders and have free time, I guess that means I'll have to start cleaning, or maybe just work on the pile of prepped crayon rolls, moondance notebook holders, and random UFO's I have...

A fun little notebook!

WIP Friday - Summertime!

 In the summer I go between melting in a puddle of sweat and having the urge to make ALL THE THINGS! No in-between. Today is an ALL THE THINGS day, probably because this week was overwhelming with a lot of waiting around and not very productive... or maybe it was because I got in almost a full 8 hours of sleep! I'm debating on doing a summer show, mainly on the fence because it's a "thrifted" market, but they will have new things for sale there too. And it's inside, which is a bonus since this week we reached 102 degrees and the weather has been either super hot, or super windy. Sometimes both at the same time...but the majority of my stuff is geared toward cold weather/holiday gifting. Although hooded towels would be handy at the pool, and the flat doodles are great for car trips...and if I could get a stockpile of the H2O bags sewn up, they might be good sellers...I keep talking myself into and out of doing it LOL!

Definitely been needing second coffee lately!

Floral Stripes Universal Add on Wallet Panel - ChrisW Designs Pattern Testing (and a Hack)

Sometimes you need extra features on a purse or tote bag, and the new release from ChrisW Designs is a GREAT way to add in more pockets and features to any bag! The Universal Add on Wallet Panel can be added directly to your lining (or outside) during the construction of your purse, I started doing mine without any bag in mind, so I hacked it to be a stand alone clutch.

The pretty vinyl kind of disguises all the features