Posts Tagged ‘#vintage’
Etsy Love – Bobbijdesigns
I have been admiring Bobbi’s work on Instagram for quite some time. So many unique, one of a kind vintage bracelets and necklaces and the one I bought has just the perfect bit or orange to combat my mid winter blahs. Delivered within a couple days and wrapped like a gift, just for me! I love…
Read MoreSorting Time
Nurturing my creative process Slow Sewing. Hand Sewing. Needle and thread. Quiet. Peaceful. Once a week I will carve out an hour or two. Mending, patching, embellishing. I want to slow things down a bit. Step away from the hectic assembly line that my sewing room can often become. Sort my scraps. Sort my buttons.…
Read MoreThe Secret…to Shaggy Baggy Inspiration
Mixing color and prints is my primary inspiration for all my work. Totes’ and handbags’ primary purpose is function (storage) and organization. My unique mix of prints and colors make them stand out as practical, beautiful, daily accessories to serve in all seasons. Wristlets and zippers—splashes of color—on a neutral background (often linen or denim.) Unique,…
Read MoreA Button on Top!
I mostly work with remnants so I rarely have an idea of how a bag will look before I begin. A simple pile of colors and prints. A collection of fabric. I sort. Move the colors around. Layer various pieces together. Usually two different fabrics, sometimes more. I iron. The warmth of the steam. The…
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