linen scrap tote.

I sewed this little tote up this summer and it was I used it as a purse. I just realized that I never shared it with you! I have a bad habit of thinking that the quality of my photos doesn't justify me posting them on my blog. The funny thing is that I tend to use the original photos months later as if the photo has improved or something. I've got about 6 completed quilts that are not being shared for the same reason. Am I the only blogger that does this?

mustard tote.

Perhaps I have been enjoying Fall too much that I had nearly forgotten how much I love to lurk around Blogland. I can't believe that it has been over a month since I've stopped in here. There is so much I love about this time of year that I feel the need to soak it up while i can. I have taken full advantage of this season; Butternut squash and apple soup to keep me warm, cider to keep me sweet and cider mill donuts to plump me.

I've also been quite busy in the studio. Most recently I have been working on some smallish messenger totes that I am completely in love with. I had made a few in other designs with some vintage fabric patches but then I saw the Fall '09 Stitch Magazine cover and just about flipped! Not only did I love the tote on the cover, it was from Ayumi of Pink Penguin. I knew that she had been asked to feature a project but the cover is quite the accomplishment. How great is that? Congratulations Ayumi!

This project was the infusion of my mini-messenger and her tote, and I can't wait to use this. I used a mustard colored cotton/linen blend for the body and used vintage and linen for the strippy patches. I made the adjustable black strap from linen too.

And here is my new label with many thanks to Sarah of The Small Object whom I had the privilege of meeting (albeit briefly) at the Renegade Craft Fair Chicago. She is an amazing designer, check her out!

I hope to share more really soon......until then...

SEW SOMETHING!