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!
11 comments:
great tote!!!
hi! Not sure how (or even when) i started following your blog, but do enjoy it. I usually spend my saturday mornings surfing through blog land, getting tons of ideas and lists of "things to make" but I never end up getting to that list. I read your blog second this morning, and i'm taking your advice, instead of sitting here, i'm going to go and sew something! Thanks for the inspiration and the "get-to-it" approach! Here i go! ha ha
ps - love the colours and layout of the tote!
This tote looks like the perfect size! I love the colors, the patchwork, and the black strap. I must pick up a copy of that Fall issue of Stitches cuz now I'm totally inspired. One day I will make it to the Chicago edition of the Renegade fair.
Great small tote! I always think that a tote that size would come in very handy.
great tote!! i like the mustard color! and your new label is so great!!!!
CUTE little bag! I adore mustard yello! And Dang I love fall!
REally, really cute Erica! Love the butternut with gray!
Great little bag and love the colors! I've been 'off' for about a month too - its good to be back, eh?
I LOVE your little messenger bag so much!!! I think the colors are perfect for this season and I am in love with the plaid vintage fabric you used for one of the patches!!
Thank you for your sweet message for me, Erica!
I LOVE this bag!! If I stumbled on that in a boutique it would so be mine!!!
Love the tote bag!
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