Inspiration....

Today's inspiration is a Valentino Large Petale Tote:

Lovely, isn't it? Now for the details. This bag is made with a rubberized cotton fabric (what's that??) with leather straps, gold hardware, a magnetic snap, and metal feet. The strap has a 9" drop. Inside there is a zip pocket, a cell pocket, and an open pocket. It has a nylon lining. Size: 12" h x 15 3/4" w x 7 1/4" d. Price tag: $1795.00.

Here's a pattern that has a similar flower:

It's the Kimi Rose tote pattern by Purse Strings. Inside find two large pockets for all those "girl" items and a magnetic snap closure. Size: 13' high x 17" wide x 6" deep. It is very easy to add a zip pocket, leather straps (I can order just about any color and length), and feet. Even if you made this out of a silk dupioni, you should be able to create this for under $100.00.

Hope you're inspired to recreate a designer look.

Happy Stitching!

Trends for Inspiration?

Do you watch the trends for inspiration? Neiman Marcus has Crossbody Bags as a Spring 2011 trend.

Here's Patty's Bag pattern by Sewphisti-Cat Designs:

Here's the Rachel Cross Body Bag pattern by Serendipity Studios:

These aren't the only crossbody bags available in the store. There is Shabby Bags by Taylor Made Designs, and Botonical Bags by Indygo Junction. Of course, the possibilities are endless when you take the bag pattern that you like and add length to the strap.

Hope you're inspired to sew!

Happy Sewing!

New Project of the Week

The new Project of the Week has been added. It's the Jack 'n Jill hat pattern by Izzy & Ivy Designs. This pattern is for boys and girls with a head circumference form 15" to 24".

The first kit combination is in shades of pink and yellow:

The second kit combination is down in shades of blue with a touch of red:
The pattern is included in the kits and for this week, the pattern is 25% off when purchasing a kit. If you are interested in a different fabric combination, just ask. I can create it for you. If you already have the pattern, I can create kits without the pattern also.

Happy Sewing!

Flannel sale!

It's cold outside. So, let's make up some nice snugly flannel pants or blankies or whatever. The "Snowmen Make Me Smile" flannel collection is on sale.



Happy Stitching!

New Project of the Week available

There is a new Project of the Week available. It's the Fabric Lover's Slouch Bag pattern by Seams and Dreams.
There are 3 kits available. With the purchase of a kit, the pattern is 25% off. Remember, I will create a kit in any fabric combination that you're interested in. If you already own the pattern, I can create a kit without the pattern also.

Kit with four fabric version:

Kit with 3 fabric version:

Kit with 2 fabric version:

Happy Stitching!

It's a New Year!

Happy New Year!

I want to Thank all of my customers. I had a great year last year and hope to have the same this year.

I've decided that I want new decorative items for the holidays and I'm going to attempt to work on this through out the year so that I won't be trying to do everything all at once and not get anything done. So, my first project for the year will be new tablecloths. I have some very traditional fabrics that are tablecloth width and I want to make two new tablecloths.

This year I'm going to be offering projects throughout the year. The first project(s) will be tablecloths and toweling. There will be two Christmas fabrics for clothes and two spring/summer fabrics for tablecloths along with the matching toweling for the spring/summer fabrics. There is a new category in the store called "Project of the Week". The week's project fabrics will be mark downed 10%.

Happy Stitching!

The Sales Continue...

Yes, the sales are continuing. Here's this weeks sales:

1. Christmas fabrics are 15% off - The collections include the Paper Doll Christmas, Holiday Magic, Noel, and Holiday Home. There is a lot of variety among these collections. Remember the Holiday Home has some wide home dec fabrics for table clothes, tree skirts, and pillow panels. This includes all kits, and bundles.

2. Cutting Tools - 15% off.

3. Paradiso Designs, Amy Butler Designs, and Purse Strings - 5% off.

Happy Sewing!