More Christmas

Sorry gals, I think bag making is on hold for now. I have officially been sucked into creating Christmas presents! I am having so much fun!! Here are a few more pictures...

Christmas Projects Galore

Okay, I have been really busy sewing, and some of it I can't post here, but these few things I can. Hope you enjoy these pictures. The clutches are from Amy Butler's book "In Stitches" and the bag is from Heather Ross' "Weekend Sewing". All were challenging for different reasons, but turned out so cute. Won't make the clutches again unless I have a lot of time and patience, love the bag and will definitely modify and make again! Let me know what you think!

Another review...

Here is that review I promised you all. She is a dear friend and agreed to test my pattern for me about a month ago. I love how she used corduroy! Thanks, Liz, for posting this for me, your words are so sweet!

http://drytodamp.blogspot.com/2009/09/oak-street-bag.html

As far as the giveaway, I'm having a bit of a difficult time with this. I wanted to giveaway one of my Oak Street Bag patterns, the raw version, but they aren't copywritten yet, and I don't want to take any chances. And since I haven't had my sewing machine out of the closet in almost a month, I don't have any fun items laying around to giveaway. Basically I need more time for the giveaway. I do apologize for the teaser, but I am getting ready to pull out the sewing machine, and I will give something away. I hope the anticipation doesn't kill you! ;}

Bag Review

Okay, so summer is almost officially over, and I feel like I'm ready to get back to this bag thing. I have been itching to make myself a fall/winter bag, so I'm thinking about a new pattern. Maybe this week I will sit down and put it into writing. Anyway, I promised a giveaway when things settled down, and I intend to do that, but first I wanted to post this Oak Street Bag review that my dear friend sent to me. She purchased one of my bags a couple of months ago and loves it, here is what she had to say...

"I have been meaning to write to tell you how much I LOVE the bag I bought from you. I was a little hesitant to use it because it is so nice and I am pretty rough with my purses. However because it is made so well it has stood up to my beatings. I love the pockets inside and the size is perfect. I use it as a purse and mini diaper bag. A baby bottle fits perfectly in one of the inside pockets and I also throw in wipes and a diaper if we are going on a shorter trip. I did take the flower off in front and appreciate the option to do that. I knew it would get destroyed if I left it on but it is so cute I use it as a decorative pin on my bulletin board. Overall, I love the bag for it's functionality, colors (goes with everything), and how well it is made. It was worth every penny and you have my 5-star recommendation. I'll spread the word!" - AM

Stay tuned for a link to another review of the Oak Street Bag, the link will include photos!

Busy!!

I can't believe how unbelievably busy I have been this month, where did it go?! Just wanted to check in and let you all know that I sold 6 more of the small bags today. They are on their way to the Saturday Market in Oregon where they seem to be very popular! I'm very happy about that!

Also, wanted to get you all excited about the giveaway I will be doing when I get back from vacation next month. My pattern has been tested and approved by some very important gals in my life, I think I'm ready for an inital release to measure the interest. So, I will be gone for a few weeks, but when I get back, there will be fun to be had by all!

Flea Market Pic

Here is that picture I promised almost a week ago, of my bags at the flea market in Oregon. The two that were sold last weekend were the black and white bag shown just to the right of the middle bag and the Oak Street bag on the bottom right in Amy Butler's Morning Glory. I haven't heard if anything sold this weekend, but I will hopefully be making some more bags for this gal as the month goes on. Now I'm just trying to decide what to make more of, and what fabrics to use. Any suggestions of fabrics you would like to see my bags made up with? My friend at the Fabric Farm has a TON of new fabrics and I can't decide what to order, help me!!!

Quick Update

Just wanted to give you all a quick update. I have been sewing, just a bit, on Christmas gifts actually. Those that know my husband and I, know that we start every year in July with Christmas and are usually done before Thanksgiving. It usually makes us the envy of everyone we know, but keeps us sane! So, I can't post pictures here because the presents will be seen before the holiday, but I am making some CUTE stuff!!

My pattern has been successfully tested by two of the four testers. Both gave it very good reviews, with just some minor changes. Once I get feedback from the other two testers, I will move forward with printing and marketing. Not sure when that will be, but I'm okay with that. Just kind of resting right now, enjoying the summer!

Also, an update on those bags that I sold last week, they got rave reviews in their new retail location. I guess that two of them have sold. I haven't gotten any details yet, but I will keep you all posted! I'm just so excited that they are such a big hit, maybe I can get some new fabric and make some more, between Christmas projects that is! ;} So long for now....