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!

Bag Review

Well, it's official, someone other than the wonderful people around me is enjoying one of my Kimberly bags!!! Here is the link to Desiree's blog, she was the winner of the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway bag earlier this month. http://simplysimonsisters.blogspot.com/2009/06/simply-stylish-kimberly-bag-winner.html

I am so excited that she loves it so much! Keep checking back for other reviews, I sent a bag to Canada last week and another one is going to Arizona probably tomorrow, after I whip it up tonight! :} This is so cool!

Giveaway Winner!

Wow, I don't know about you all, but I sure got excited about Giveaway Day(s)! I entered so many myself that I can't even remember what I was trying to win! I also want to thank everyone for their exciting, warm comments about my bag. Since I have just started down this path with designing, it was so great to have so much positive feedback! I can't believe how many people commented on my bag, INCREDIBLE!

So, without further ado, the winner of this goregous bag is Desiree from .simply simon.!! Check back on my blog, or her blog to find out what she thinks of her new bag in the coming weeks!

If you didn't win, but are interested in having one of these bags, please contact me, or check out my etsy shop www.simplystylishdesigns.etsy.com, I would love to get my stuff out there for other people to enjoy instead of having it sit at my house in a plastic container!

Thanks again to everyone that came to my blog, and all of my new followers, I am so excited to have you onboard!

May Giveaway Day

Okay, so here it is. I am giving away the Kimberly Bag made with "Sorbet" by Sentimental Studios for Moda fabrics. (Actual fabric placement on giveaway bag may vary.) In order to win this bag, you must post a comment here on my blog. I will be putting names into a box for each person that comments. If you mention my blog on your site, I will put your name into the box 3 times and if you post my button on your site, I will put your name into the box 5 times. I will ship internationally. The giveaway is open until May 31st and I will notify and post the winner on this blog on June 1st.

The Kimberly Bag has three pockets on the inside and a removeable flower on the outside. It is also very durable with double stitching all around and a zig-zag stitch at the slit opening for added strength.This bag comes from a smoke free, pet free home. Spot clean only. Dimensions: Base - 4 1/2" x 19", Height - 11", Handle Drop - 9 1/2"

If you are interested in this bag and don't win the giveaway, please check out my etsy site http://www.simplystylishdesigns.etsy.com/ to purchase it. If you like the bag, but would choose different fabrics, check out The Fabric Farm at http://www.thefabricfarm.etsy.com/ for some beautiful fabric choices. I can make the Kimberly Bag out of any of those fabrics, just let me know your interests! Good luck!