Illuminations Wanderflap Crossbody - ChrisW Designs (Pattern Testing)

ChrisW has done it again, this is another amazing bag! The Wanderflap Crossbody looks like just a stylish purse, but it has SO MANY FEATURES! 

It's even prettier in person!

WIP Tuesday - Caught Up?

I think I'm actually caught up for once! I only have two open orders, and I'm just waiting for a response (and pre-washing glitter fabric) for the first one and the second one just came in, so that counts as caught up!  I actually pulled out a few of the prepped Moondance notebook covers to start stitching them up, and I'm still working on the doodle dolls and more blankets to prep for the upcoming craft shows. I also started stitching a bunch more wall art, which means that I should be finishing them this week! 

I love how the fabric shows through and it looks like the moon!

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