One of the last things I wanted to do before the show this weekend is make some convertible totes. I had time to snap a few pix: The convertible totes can either be folded open, folded closed, or carried upright with the shorter handles. Inside is a zipper pocket, key leash and a patch pocket… Continue Reading
Just a quick post to say I got 6 convertible totes DONE! Hooray! 3 in my Jewel Tone Palette: And 3 in my new Autumn Splendor palette: I took some quick pix of each bag individually, because I really like to record everything, I find it really helpful to look back at what I’ve done.… Continue Reading
I’ve got another patient client who really loves purple and the lime green I get when dyeing navy next to Chartreuse. Although I’d originally planned to put some birds on like I usually do, she saw a picture of those iPad envelopes I made last week with a dandelion motif and asked if I could do… Continue Reading
I’ve been working on some convertible totes and nesting baskets, now I’ve got to write up the patterns. These are headed to be photographed tomorrow: I’ve got to get the patterns written up this week, and I’m back teaching at the day job tomorrow, so I’ll be a bit scarce here this week! Continue Reading
As I begin the run up to Fall shows, I would love to make some of the convertible totes that I worked up the prototype for this summer. Although I haven’t worked with commercially printed fabric for years, Daisy Janie’s new Shades of Grey fabric was just the perfect foil for my hand-dyed jewel tones:… Continue Reading
Holy Moly! I kinda dropped off the map, didn’t I? Well I’ve been busy busy picking up Andrew and Liam from the big airport (LAX – ugh! Usually we’re able to fly in and out of a smaller airport that’s much closer to home) after their big adventure. My Droid broke (thank GOD for my… Continue Reading
I’ve wanted to make a bag like this for a long time. Something lightweight, something that was not too tall, but COULD be taller if you needed it to. The convergence of summer vacation and Daisy Janie’s awesome Shades of Grey fabric and I finally had time to make a couple of prototypes! What I’ve… Continue Reading